Ruby Pickney
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Nominated and won Velera's quarterly employee You Rock award for exceptional leadership, teamwork and performance (2022). Results-driven professional with track record in delivering high-quality performance and supporting team goals. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations even under dynamic conditions. Skilled in effective communication and task management, fostering collaborative and efficient work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leave of Absence and Worker's Compensation Partner
Velera
05.2020 - 12.2024
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels to facilitate timely restocking efforts.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Led safety meetings to reinforce workplace safety practices and protocols.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collaborated with a diverse team of professionals to develop innovative solutions for complex legal issues.
- Advocated for adoption of sustainable business practices, enhancing firm's reputation and contributing to its long-term success.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Analyzed job roles and responsibilities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee capabilities.
- Advocated for employee wellness programs, contributing to healthier workplace.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Human Resources Specialist
Co-op Solutions
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Managed employee onboarding processes, enhancing new hire integration and retention.
- Developed training programs to improve staff performance and compliance with company policies.
- Implemented HRIS solutions to streamline payroll processing and employee record management.
- Conducted regular audits of HR policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruitment plans.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, promoting a positive workplace culture and improving team dynamics.
- Analyzed employee feedback surveys, driving initiatives for increased engagement and satisfaction levels.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
- Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
- Assisted employees in resolving conflicts through mediation services, leading to improved working relationships among team members.
- Improved organizational culture with introduction of team-building activities.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date database of employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Oversaw compliance with labor laws and regulations, minimizing risk of legal issues.
Human Resources, Benefits Leave Coordinator
Community Supervision and Corrections Department
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Explain through individual and training sessions the State insurance programs to employees (new/current/retirees), assisting them as needed to understand programs.
- Facilitate initial insurance transition enrollment and yearly insurance open enrollment; resolve enrollment issues.
- Make referrals to insurance carrier, third-party administrator (CJAD Insurance Representative), or Employees Retirement System Insurance Representative as needed.
- Conduct employee insurance information sessions prior to yearly open enrollment.
- Assist with new hire orientation.
- Explains benefit plans and responds to employee questions during new hire orientation and/or new hire processing. Instructs new employees on the enrollment process (i.e., manual forms).
- Helps employees to determine retirement eligibility and benefit options.
- Provides information to beneficiaries following the death of an employee, retiree, or dependent. Processes paperwork for submission
- Assist with special projects as assigned by Supervisor (assist with development of LBC/WC/FML/SOP’s).
- Assists with time manager duties (time sheets) as needed
- Answer telephones (back-up receptionist)
- Attend training as needed to keep abreast of all applicable laws, regulations, rules, guidelines and procedures directly related to job tasks and job scope.
- Assist with all other duties in the Human Resources area as assigned.
- Process family medical leave requests; maintain files and related information involving data gathering utilizing the department’s SAP information system.
- Process workers’ compensation claims and maintain files with workers’ compensation claims as needed (staffing claims).
Human Resources, Generalist Intern
Elbit Systems of America
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Help prepare and execute New Hire Orientation every two weeks
- Assist with employee training programs and update Learning Management System
- Organize training records for 800+ employees for company audits
- Run weekly payroll reports
- Enter data for HR Information System on daily basis.
- Manage and distribute weekly payroll announcements to 800+ employees
- Manage and execute Human Resource transition to another location
- Organize events such as Employee Appreciation Day
- Collaborate with CEO, Ranaan Horowitz, of company for Exec. Recognition Dinner
- Inform all Texan employees with company news, events, and meetings through VNC viewer software and plasma screens located in each department.
- Assist in developing and delivering “One Company” name concept
- Work closely with and assist senior team with all internal communications
- Prepare and send out internal communications to employees
- Develop PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership for quarterly One Company meeting
- Point of contact for site for providing information to be submitted for the quarterly company newsletter
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company portal (intranet site) as a communication tool for employees by partnering with the IT department
- Assist with any administrative duties such as data entry, copying and filing
- Prepare briefs, presentations and assist with developing curriculum for management
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Human Resources, Benefits Intern
Elbit Systems of America
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Assist with the responsibility for the daily, weekly and at times annual filing of an array of HR forms and material that can be sensitive and confidential into the Employee Master Files.
- Assist in providing benefit plan material to requesting employees with accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist with employee mass-mailings during the year; including having supplies, proofing material included, coordinating postage needed, stuffing & sealing and then delivery to the post office, if needed.
- Understand the array of duties performed by the Benefits Administrator and, with approval, perform some of the duties as needed on absence days or high volume days.
- Assist with Benefit Plan office files, filing new material in them and help pull audit information from these files as needed during the year.
- May be asked to mail Benefit correspondence material to Recruitment applicants, New Hire employees, Current employees, Terminated-past employees as requested.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of an office filing system of all of the Compensation material.
- Assist with the verification of compensation information displayed in report format normally through Ceridian, the current HRIS system for all ESA location.
- Assist in the conversion of any data related to acquired sites, or the merging of current ESA sites into one common program.
Student Aide for Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tarrant County College, Northwest Campus
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Perform clerical duties for confidential student documentation
- Update Vice President’s personal schedule daily
- Reorganize electronic file system as needed
- Compile and organize student information into data files as needed
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Support
Tarrant County College Northwest Campus
Fort Worth, Texas05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Networking Support
Tarrant County College Northwest Campus
Fort Worth, Texas05.2013
Skills
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Schedule coordination
- Document management / retention
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Recordkeeping
- Process improvement
- Database management
- Regulatory compliance
- Team oversight
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Workflow management
- Problem-solving
Certification
Leave of Absence certification (General LOA, FMLA, ADA) certified via Ogeltree Legal in 2020 and 2024
LEADERSHIP
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, Alpha Delta Delta Chapter, Tarrant County College NW
- Vice President of Scholarship, 2012 to present
- Serve as a liaison between members and sister chapters of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Organize and maintain events for new members, interested students, and faculty.
- Lead weekly meetings teaching and studying the history and traditions of out honor society with fellow officers.
- Attend conferences for leadership and professional development
- Create college and honors projects while focusing on giving back to the community
HONORS & INVOLVEMENT
- Dean’s List, 2011 – 2013
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Phi Theta Kappa National Conference, Texas Rep., San Jose, CA., April 2013
- Five Star Chapter Recognition, April 2013
- Certificate for Outstanding Officer, April 2013
- Certificate for College Project of The Year, April 2013
Timeline
Leave of Absence and Worker's Compensation Partner
Velera
05.2020 - 12.2024
Human Resources Specialist
Co-op Solutions
10.2015 - 03.2020
Human Resources, Benefits Leave Coordinator
Community Supervision and Corrections Department
09.2013 - 06.2014
Human Resources, Generalist Intern
Elbit Systems of America
07.2012 - 09.2013
Human Resources, Benefits Intern
Elbit Systems of America
07.2011 - 07.2012
Student Aide for Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tarrant County College, Northwest Campus
02.2011 - 07.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Support
Tarrant County College Northwest Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Networking Support
Tarrant County College Northwest Campus