Priscilla Hurn
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic human resource business partner with a proven track record at Indiana Supreme Court, excelling in performance management and employee engagement. Expertise in policy development and conflict resolution led to initiatives that enhanced employee satisfaction and reduced recruitment costs by over 25%. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture through strategic HR practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis, IN
09.2023 - Current
- Administer Family Medical leave and other leaves available to court employees
- Work alongside the Well-Being committee to promote employee engagement through activities and community service
- Lead the Performance Management cycle for 230+ court employees
- Train new leaders in Performance Management and FMLA
- Conduct Onboarding through Success Factors for all incoming employees
- Hold Exit Interviews for employees transitioning out of their role
- Led onboarding sessions to support new employee integration.
- Tracked data for FMLA, exit interviews, and community service leave utilization to inform policy decisions
- Suggested and updated employee handbook policies following approval from Chief Justice to ensure compliance and clarity
- Assist with the coordination of the yearly Benefits Fair
- Coordinated with managers to facilitate project completion and enhance departmental collaboration
- Updating 200+ job descriptions to a Skill-Based format
- Lead the creation of electronic forms that correlate with new and existing policies and initiatives
- Conduct salary negotiations with incoming employees
Human Resource Specialist
Five Below Distribution Center
Indianapolis, IN
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Utilize recruitment tools to attract exempt and nonexempt employees for a new distribution center
- Conducted continuous recruitment, sourcing, and interviewing of exempt and nonexempt associates to meet staffing demands of a million square foot operation.
- Completed I9s, ran background screenings, conducted drug screenings, and utilized Workday for onboarding activities to streamline the hiring process.
- Created the facilities interview guideline sheet to be utilized for nonexempt interviewing for internal and external candidates
- Produced daily reports on staffing volumes to monitor staffing costs and align with corporate forecasts.
- Using the Kronos system to track attendance, correct timecards, put in time off request, and approve time on a weekly basis.
- Oversaw workers' compensation claims to facilitate employee support and coverage.
Onsite Human Resources Program Coordinator at Suretech Laboratories
Kelly Services
Indianapolis, IN
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Responsible for coordinating onboarding, hiring, counseling, and termination of Kelly CORE and non- Core staff. Up to 60 employees over a 2-3 shift operation
- Created and implemented the recruiting strategy for seasonal and non-seasonal staff annually, collaborating with the client, Kelly Services, and contingent labor throughout a 3-season operation.
- Reduced recruitment costs for temp labor by over 25% year over year from 2017 – 2019 through streamlined recruiting efforts
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure appropriate behavior and compliance among Kelly employees at client site
- Created and maintained engagement activities to enhance morale and foster a positive work environment for Kelly core and non-core staff
- Assisted with HR tasks for Kelly contractors at Corteva Agriscience and Pratt and Whitney
- Took over Operations Manager duties, which involved reporting, invoicing, and payroll activities.
Area Manager-Outbound Pack
Amazon
Plainfield, IN
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Led, managed, and developed team of 50 to 200 Amazon Associates to ensure efficient packing and shipping of 500 or more customer packages daily
- Develop performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise expectations and ensure accuracy and quality
- Partner with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards
- Ensure procedures are followed for building security and product loss prevention
- Implemented safety programs and maintained OSHA compliance to promote a safe work environment for all associates.
- Created and managed recognition and communication programs to enhance team morale and engagement
- Ensured compliance and consistency by communicating policies to associates and offering corrective action.
Human Resources Intern
Southwire
Lafayette, IN
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed employee packages with company information, badges, and essential new hire documentation to streamline onboarding process.
- Coordinated and executed events for associates to foster team engagement and community.
- Facilitated communication between clients and company to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Continuously updated employee personnel files
Human Resources Intern for the Richmond Plant with over 420 employees
Belden Inc.
Richmond, IN
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed ADA-compliant job descriptions for all 25 hourly positions, enabling operators to manage physical demands and enhancing workplace safety
- Conducted comprehensive HR audit covering management and record keeping to ensure compliance and improve departmental practices
- Participated in Lean activities including 5S/TPM Kaizen and HR Lean Daily Management to improve operational processes
Administrative Assistant for the College of Education
Purdue College of Education
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Create, update, and revise up to 200+ records using Microsoft Office while maintaining student confidentiality
- Completed multiple assignments to support office in meeting deadlines
- Managed document processes by copying, faxing, and scanning
Student Coordinator for New Directional Players Acting Ensemble
Purdue University Black Cultural Center
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Led team of 7-10 in coordinating successful performing arts productions
- Coordinated cultural events and productions to enhance community engagement
- Implemented technical processes that streamlined performing arts production workflows.
Education
SHRM – CP -
Society of Human Resource Management
02.2026
Master of Science - Human Resources and Industrial Relations
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Human Resources, Building Construction Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2016
Skills
- Recruiting
- Talent acquisition
- Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Employee relations
- Employee engagement
- Employee onboarding
- Onboarding processes
- Performance management
- Talent management
- Employee development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Benefits administration
- Payroll
- Scheduling
- Workforce planning
- Legal compliance
- Employment Labor and Law
- HR policy development
- Policy development
- HR analytics
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Success Factors
- Peoplenet
- ADP
- Workday
- Kronos
- Success Factors
- PeopleSoft
- Indeed
- Exit interviews
- Employee surveys
- Background checks
- Recognition programs
- Interpersonal skills
- Talent strategy
- Recruitment strategy
- Performance management
- Workforce planning
- Reviewing compliance
- Background checks
- Interpersonal skills
- Talent acquisition
- Hiring onboarding
- Recognition programs
Leadership Experience
- Purdue University College of Technology, Ambassador for the College of Technology, 01/01/13, 05/01/16, Recruit and advertise the College of Technology and its majors to attract potential incoming students, Arrange events to inform our potential students and their parents about the college, Develop relationships with students and their parents to ensure constant communication
- Science Bound, Science Bound Leadership Board Member, 01/01/14, 12/01/14, Coordinate events to train peers on professional development, Collaborate with the department head to modify existing programs within Science Bound, Implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the Science Bound program
Activities
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), 08/01/14, Present
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, 03/01/15, Present
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Indiana Supreme Court
09.2023 - Current
Human Resource Specialist
Five Below Distribution Center
04.2022 - 09.2023
Onsite Human Resources Program Coordinator at Suretech Laboratories
Kelly Services
04.2017 - 04.2022
Area Manager-Outbound Pack
Amazon
07.2016 - 04.2017
Human Resources Intern
Southwire
09.2015 - 05.2016
Human Resources Intern for the Richmond Plant with over 420 employees
Belden Inc.
05.2015 - 08.2015
Administrative Assistant for the College of Education
Purdue College of Education
08.2014 - 05.2015
Student Coordinator for New Directional Players Acting Ensemble
Purdue University Black Cultural Center
08.2012 - 12.2014
SHRM – CP -
Society of Human Resource Management
Master of Science - Human Resources and Industrial Relations
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Human Resources, Building Construction Management
Purdue University