RISA D. COMPTON
Church Road,VA
Summary
HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL Versatile, driven HR specialist with solid record of success facilitating organizational change and integrating human resources with business strategy. Goal-oriented Human Resources Specialist with more than 15 years of experience multiple facets of human resource management. Ready to leverage knowledge and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Specialist/Evaluation Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Washington, DC
10.2019 - Current
- Plan, arrange, initiate, and report on evaluations of agency programs and operations in realm of HR management
- Delegate assignments, orchestrate efforts, and manage assigned resources
- Compose evaluation objectives, work plans, guidelines, scope, methods, staff requirements, and time schedules to meet project needs
- Direct all facets of evaluation, including interviews, obtaining facts and other data, inspect various records and reports, and vet data to determine sufficiency, reliability, and relevance of evidence used to support conclusions and recommendations
- Team Lead and Site Agency Expert regarding HR management regarding emerging issues during course of program review
- Fueled continuous quality improvement by suggesting changes and updates optimizing repetitive steps.
- Developed and implemented updating training programs for employees
Chief, Classification & Compensation
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
WASHINGTON, DC
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed and administered position classification and pay administration programs for organization
- Ushered expert technical guidance in all program areas of key management officials and HR managers at regional and institution levels
- Provided technical guidance in position management to managers and supervisors throughout agency, ensuring consistency of position actions with sound position management
- Possessed final classification authority on Central Office and field positions allocated to HQ level for classification
- Increased recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals throughout agency by leading team in establishment of special rate tables
- Enhanced recruitment/retention of registered nurses throughout agency by leading team in adding RNs to BOP Title 38 pay authority.
- Analyzed, interpreted and applied civil service laws, rules and collective bargaining agreements.
- Processed classification requests and consulted with employees, managers and appointing authorities.
- Determined overtime eligibility status utilizing comprehensive understanding of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Identified complex problems and reviewed related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Oversaw creation and revision of standardized and unique position descriptions based on proper evaluation and classification of positions.
Deputy Chief, Classification & Compensation
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
WASHINGTON, DC
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Delivered sound counsel and rectified intricate issues within functional area and provided leadership regarding all program areas to field, HQ, program directors, and other key management officials
- Composed policy issuances for agency, which affected position management, classification, and pay
- Advised and resolved complex problems within functional area and delivered guidance in all program areas to field, HQ, program directors, and other key management officials
- Ushered input on management evaluation for Personnel Director’s Branch resulting in change in policy
- Deciphered Office of Personnel Management (OPM), National Finance Center (NFC), and Department of Justice (DOJ) policies and instructions as well as published supplemental guides for usage.
- Oversaw creation and revision of standardized and unique position descriptions based on proper evaluation and classification of positions.
- Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures.
- Organized, reviewed and evaluated work of seven staff members, to include journeyman HR specialists and administrative positions.
- Analyzed, interpreted and applied civil service laws, rules and collective bargaining agreements.
- Processed classification requests and consulted with employees, managers and appointing authorities.
- Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Washington, DC
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Arranged pay in adherence to laws, regulations, and policies
- Orchestrated with subject matter experts to determine quality ranking factors
- Completed requests for above minimum rate and recruitment/retention incentives
- Planned and participated in recruitment fairs to staff various positions, including medical doctors, dentists, physician assistances, RNs, wage grade positions, and correctional officers
- Technical authority and advisor to executive staff, managers, supervisors, and employees in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, labor and employee relations, succession planning, staffing, benefits, and training.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Arranged and conducted interviews via telephone and in person.
- Conducted pre-employment phase of background investigation for federal employment
HR Business Partner
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
Fort Lee, VA
04.2010 - 02.2015
- Facilitated all aspects of the agency's Keystone Program (intern program)
- Created and maintained database of Keystone Program interns
- Advised management and selecting official on recruitment, examination, and selection process for Keystone Career Development Program
- Exercised sound judgment and initiative to manage HR initiatives meeting needs of management through fair, effective, and economical use of HR resources
- Technical authority in disciplines of staffing and recruitment, classification, compensation, labor and employee relations, and workforce shaping regarding all keystone program staff.
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons, FCC Petersburg
Petersburg, VA
03.2009 - 04.2010
- Arranged pay in adherence to laws, regulations, and policies
- Orchestrated with subject matter experts to determine quality ranking factors
- Completed requests for above minimum rate and recruitment/retention incentives
- Planned and participated in recruitment fairs to staff various positions, including medical doctors, dentists, physician assistances, RNs, wage grade positions, and correctional officers
- Technical authority and advisor to executive staff, managers, supervisors, and employees in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, labor and employee relations, succession planning, staffing, benefits, and training.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Arranged and conducted interviews via telephone and in person.
- Conducted pre-employment phase of background investigation for federal employment
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Washington, DC
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Assessed above minimum requests, retention/recruitment incentive requests, age waivers, and student loan payment requests for compliance with set protocols for Central Office and regional offices as well as 110+ correctional facilities
- Investigated policies, delivered direction, and fulfilled role of resource staff to field regarding staffing policies, leave administration and procedures, performance policy, awards and incentives, recruitment, placement, Delegated Examining Unit (DEU), and merit promotion procedures
- Authored and revised written policy in multiple areas of personnel management as required
- Aided in creating revised performance evaluation procedures and policy; delivered training to other HR staff at 110+ BOP institutions.
Human Resource Specialist
Defense Commissary Agency, DECA
Fort Lee, VA
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Focused on delivering employee relations support to assigned commissaries
- Advised management on HR policies, procedures, precedents, and regulations
- Delivered sound recommendations to employees and managers regarding issues such as attendance and leave as well as various conduct and performance issues
- Reviewed and prepared responses to step one and step two grievances filled at store and HQ level as well as information requests from union officials.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons, USP Canaan
Waymart, PA
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Arranged pay in adherence to laws, regulations, and policies
- Orchestrated with subject matter experts to determine quality ranking factors
- Completed requests for above minimum rate and recruitment/retention incentives
- Planned and participated in recruitment fairs to staff various positions, including medical doctors, dentists, physician assistances, RNs, wage grade positions, and correctional officers
- Technical authority and advisor to executive staff, managers, supervisors, and employees in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, labor and employee relations, succession planning, staffing, benefits, and training.,
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management
Skills
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Policy Interpretation
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Employee Orientation
- Database Maintenance
- Employee and Applicant Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Information Protection
- Position Classification
- Compensation
- Staffing
References Available Upon Request
Available upon request
Timeline
Human Resource Specialist/Evaluation Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.2019 - Current
Chief, Classification & Compensation
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
12.2018 - 10.2019
Deputy Chief, Classification & Compensation
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.2016 - 12.2018
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
02.2015 - 10.2016
HR Business Partner
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
04.2010 - 02.2015
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons, FCC Petersburg
03.2009 - 04.2010
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.2008 - 03.2009
Human Resource Specialist
Defense Commissary Agency, DECA
01.2008 - 10.2008
Human Resource Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons, USP Canaan
06.2006 - 01.2008