Patricia Jones
Surprise,United States
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Professional with comprehensive experience in all HR functions. Aligns staffing strategies with organizational goals and promotes effective communication. Strong problem-solver who enhances team capabilities and drives efficiency through proactive initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staffing Specialist/Team Lead
Segment/YRCI/NOAA
Shenandoah, United States
05.2023 - 05.2025
- As the Team Lead, attend the Branch weekly meeting and respond to any questions regarding the status of all current actions, updated closing dates and moving action forward to the ratings team.
- Coached teammates on questions, problem solving, and process guidance to enhance team knowledge.
- Provided timely responses to all team member inquiries as team lead, fostering open communication.
- Clarified team activities by addressing inquiries from leadership, ensuring alignment with overall objectives.
- Received recruitment packages, reviewed documents, identified needs for corrections, and created Job Analysis (JA), Assessment Questionnaire (AQ), and draft Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) using USAS.
- Completed assigned peer review audits for the USAS casefile closeout.
- Processed and approved payroll through PAYCHEX to ensure timely employee compensation.
- Maintained all Team members' accountability. Responded to all leave requests.
- Currently proficient in using the USAS Upgrade as an Expert, ROCAP systems. Google Drive, Gmail, Excel, PowerPoint.
Human Resources Specialist
Katmai/CDC
Orlando, United States
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Rated applicants for qualifications using USAS and forwarded qualifying applicant list to hiring official for selection.
- Completed pay setting and background investigation process to ensure compliance and readiness for hiring.
- Maintained communication with hiring official throughout process to provide updates and address any concerns.
- Once the selection process is completed, make sure all required documents are completed and added to the case file.
- Drafted job announcements for the Centers for Disease Control in a Federal Contract role.
- Currently proficient in using the USAS Upgrade as an Expert, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
Non-Appropriated Funded Human Resource Specialist
DOD/US Army/Yuma Proving Ground
Yuma Proving Ground, United States
04.2016 - 04.2020
- As a Human Resources Specialist, I am the representative to all NAF Managers and employees assigned to Yuma Proving Ground.
- Processed personnel actions including pay increases, awards, and recruitment/filling actions; created and opened job announcements using USA Staffing program.
- Consulted with management to align staffing needs with organizational goals, advising on salary adjustments and structural changes.
- Processed data requests, grievances, and unfair labor practices as Labor Management Employee Relations representative, ensuring compliance with union regulations.
- Complete Background Clearances, utilizing JPAS, DISS, PSIP, e-QIP and all necessary program to complete clearance.
- Train staff (including Managers) in the use of USAS new Upgrade system.
- Process all actions, which include Quality Control for accuracy.
- Currently proficient in using USAS as a Mentor/Expert, Google Drive, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, National Finance Center (NFC), and all necessary web-based programs to complete required tasks.
- Worked as a federal employee in the Human Resources sector.
Human Resource Specialist
DOD/Department of the Army/CPAC
Texarkana, United States
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Processed personnel actions, including qualifications, pay setting, and job offers, ensuring compliance with conditions of employment and timely notification of supervisors regarding effective dates.
- Completing job announcements utilizing USA Staffing, from beginning to end of process.
- Completed qualification assessments and determined eligibility from referral lists to facilitate efficient hiring.
- Implemented Priority Placement and RPL programs to facilitate employee placement.
- Adjudicated veterans’ preference.
- Assisted employees with benefits, pay, and PSIP issues to enhance employee satisfaction and resolve concerns.
- Apply Human Resources policies and practices, utilizing CHRA guidance, Code of Federal Regulations, and PERMISS.
- Proficient in using the USAS Legacy (Advanced), Google Drive, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and all necessary web-based programs to complete required tasks.
Human Resources Officer
Federal Correctional Institution Mendota
Mendota, United States
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Counseled executive staff, department heads, and line staff on human resources issues, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely resolution of concerns.
- Developed and submitted disciplinary proposals for approval, contributing to fair and consistent application of policies.
- Facilitated oral disciplinary responses and prepared decision letters, documenting outcomes to uphold organizational standards.
- I assist and train Human Resource Specialists in various areas to include but not limited to E-qip, PSIP, e-Performance, and Web TA, National Finance Center.
- I prepare bi-weekly a Staffing Report, which provides information on the 318 staff assigned.
- Show available obligated positions, vacancies, salary savings, resignations, transfers.
- Worked in a federal government role
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Correctional Institution Mendota
Mendota, United States
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Interpreted and applied delegated examining procedures for over 30 position announcements as the Human Resource Specialist at FCI Mendota, California.
- This process includes forwarding inquiry of availability forms to all qualifying applicants, conducting applicant pre-employment interviews, completing interview and panel process, forward files to selecting official.
- Provided guidance to management on competitive and exception hiring procedures for applicants.
- Facilitated recruitment for challenging vacancies by identifying and engaging potential candidates.
- Once selection is made, I prepare conditional offer of employment.
- I add information to e-QIP which allows applicants to establish background information.
- I complete National Criminal Investigation Checks for all areas of the institution.
- I am the Human Resource representative for the quarterly Labor Management Relations meeting, and I provide guidance to management on labor management relations.
- I provide advice and procedural information for managerial and bargaining unit staff.
- Researched and advised management and staff on leave policies, retirements, health benefits, and payroll matters.
- I establish pay settings for career promotion, accessions and change to lower grade actions.
- I request and prepare nominations for the Incentive Awards program.
- I write and submit for approval Above the Minimum Rate, Minimum Age Waivers, student loan, and Physician Comparability Allowances requests for all qualifying applicants.
- I initiate and monitor mandatory training requirements.
- Counseled management on corrective actions and staff performance; prepared and delivered presentations to train management on time and attendance issues.
- I conduct training for management on policies for Performance Work Plans and e-Performance; advise each on elements, descriptions and evaluations.
- I write and direct managers on proposals for disciplinary actions.
- I participated in Arbitrations and Federal Mediations.
- Utilize E-Qip, NFC, Web-TA, PowerPoint, USAS, E-Performance and all necessary programs to complete required processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - DE Certification
Office of Personnel Management
Washington, DCSome College (No Degree) - AI Human Resources
AIHR
Remote03-2026
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding process
- Employee relations
- Succession planning
- Job analysis
- Assessment questionnaire development
- JOA drafting
- HR policies and procedures
- Problem solving
Availability
Permanent, Full-time, Onsite or Remote, Arizona
Timeline
Senior Staffing Specialist/Team Lead
Segment/YRCI/NOAA
05.2023 - 05.2025
Human Resources Specialist
Katmai/CDC
12.2020 - 02.2023
Non-Appropriated Funded Human Resource Specialist
DOD/US Army/Yuma Proving Ground
04.2016 - 04.2020
Human Resource Specialist
DOD/Department of the Army/CPAC
05.2015 - 04.2016
Human Resources Officer
Federal Correctional Institution Mendota
09.2014 - 05.2015
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Correctional Institution Mendota
08.2010 - 09.2014
Some College (No Degree) - DE Certification
Office of Personnel Management
Some College (No Degree) - AI Human Resources
AIHR