Nellie Smith
Liberty,MO
Summary
Goal-oriented Human Resources Business Partner successful at planning business strategies, integrating policies and improving performance in diverse areas. Focused on implementing updates to increase employee morale, business efficiency and cost savings. Prepared to offer 20 years of progressive experience to make a lasting impact on company operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Wagner Logistics
North Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborated with department heads to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Lead talent acquisition efforts for multi-state operations.
- Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
- Lead employee discipline and termination processes to address policy infractions.
- Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to enhance the workplace.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs to support professional growth of employees across all levels of the organization.
- Develop and facilitate training to enhance employee development and engagement,
- Experienced in the development and revision of company handbooks, policy and job descriptions.
Human Resources Generalist
Wagner Logistics
North Kansas City, MO
03.2021 - Current
- Administer end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate screening, and conducting interviews.
- Implemented employee recognition programs.
- Developed and manage the employee surveys and feedback programs.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, & leave policies.
- Implemented HRIS System with all Modules from recruiting to termination. (ADP/Paycor). Experienced with a number of other HR Management Software programs.
- Lead the development and implementation of the HRIS Learning Management system.
- Succession Planning.
- Organized training sessions for managers and supervisors regarding various HR topics including diversity awareness, sexual harassment prevention.
Director of Human Resources
Kansas CIty Care Center And Rehabilitation
Kansas City, MO
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding
- Coordinated with corporate leadership and stakeholders on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, leadership training and employee accountability.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information
- Managed Payroll and Benefits benefits administration.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Collaborated with internal business partners to create industry-specific course content.
Area Human Resources Manager
FirstLight Homecare
Kansas City, MO
02.2014 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented employee policies and procedures.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
- Analyzed labor market trends to determine competitive wages within the region or industry sector.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Coordinated onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring that they receive necessary information regarding benefits programs, payroll procedures.
- Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Informed or trained management on interviewing, performance appraisals or documentation of performance issues.
- Provided guidance and advice on labor law compliance matters such as wage regulations, overtime rules and safety standards.
- Developed staffing strategies to fill vacancies and define position allocations.
- Assisted in developing annual budget for human resource department expenses.
Regional Recruiting Manager
Red Skye Wireless DBA AT&T
Kansas City, MO
08.2008 - 02.2014
- Led full cycle recruiting process to include job postings, developing candidate pipeline, screen resumes, and conducting interviews for the midwest region.
- Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
- Manage new hire onboarding & orientation programs.
- Coordinated sales training for retail associates and facilitated all new hire policy and culture training for the midwest regions.
- Provided advanced training to local managers on techniques for improving interview process.
- Utilized metrics-driven analysis techniques to measure effectiveness of recruitment initiatives.
- Trained and mentored new corporate talent acquisition partners.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
05.2000
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Multi-State HR
- HR Software
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Legal Compliance
- Recruitment Strategies
- Data Analytics
- Payroll Management
- Benefits Administration
- Recommending Policy Interpretation, Development and Implementation
- Employee Relations
Certification
SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Personal Information
Title: Human Resources Strategic Partner and Employee Champion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Wagner Logistics
08.2021 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Wagner Logistics
03.2021 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Kansas CIty Care Center And Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 03.2021
Area Human Resources Manager
FirstLight Homecare
02.2014 - 03.2018
Regional Recruiting Manager
Red Skye Wireless DBA AT&T
08.2008 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
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