Sabrina Stephens
Berea,KY
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Professional offering 27+ years in achieving positive human resources results. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Community Action Council
09.2023 - Current
- Streamline HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Develop comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
- Conduct thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Manage employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintain accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Implement performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Facilitate onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Manage employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Director of Human Resources
Berea Health and Rehabilitation
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Recruited, interviewed, hired new employees; Performed new employee orientation; Performed constructive and timely performance evaluations; Processed all payroll for facility; Processed and maintained personnel files, medical files, education files; Assured compliance for medicaid, medicare, state requirements; Maintained attendance records, warnings, counseling and other forms of disciplinary actions; Assisted in reporting and resolving complaints and grievances; Performed other duties as necessary, including much more.
Human Resources Generalist
Community Action Council
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Developed and maintained job descriptions; Prepared and maintained employment records; Prepared interview packets for new candidates and sit in with panel; Ran background checks (state and federal) for all new hires and employees that need renewal; Prepared and delivered various required reports; Performed all other duties needed by the HR Director and much more.
HR Hiring and Recruiting Coordinator
Bluegrass Oakwood
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Designed and implemented overall recruiting strategy; Wrote and posted job descriptions on career websites, newspapers and universities boards; Sourced candidates by using databases and social media; Evaluated and screened resumes and cover letters; Used recruiting tools like tests and assignments to assess candidates' skills; Conducted phone, Skype and/or in-person interviews; Helped the hiring team with recruiting methods and interview questions; Contacted new employees and prepared onboarding sessions.
HR Generalist/Trainer
VA Contract for Federal Government
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Maintained current business knowledge; stayed abreast of market events, invested in product enhancements and successful sales techniques in order to be up-to-speed on potential training topics; Facilitated learning solutions, prepared plans according to adult learning theory and provided a high-impact, interactive environment; Developed and implemented learning curriculum that is consistent with current trends and best practices; Utilized internal and external resources as necessary to achieve goals; Collaborated with training team to assess, design, develop and maintain training solutions.
Senior Recruiter/Human Resources
Integrity Staffing Services
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Attracted talent by designing competitive compensation and benefits packages; Used data and statistics to make informed decisions that solve real-world business problems; Developed and measured the success of recruitment procedures; Understood principles of developing and conserving human resources; Leveraged advanced knowledge and skills to succeed as a senior HR recruiter.
Human Resources Manager/Benefits Manager/Payroll Manager/Recruiter
Marshall Enterprises, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2009
Store Manager
The Cato Corporation
02.2005 - 11.2008
Branch Manager
Manpower of Central Kentucky
09.2001 - 12.2004
Employee Relations Specialist
Ajax Magnethermic Corporation
11.1995 - 07.2001
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration w/emphasis on HR Management -
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1995
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Structuring
- Employee Relations
- Payroll Administration
- New Employee Orientation
- Recruitment
- Employee Onboarding
- Staff Management
- Exit Interviews
- Employee Retention
- Records Management
- Training and mentoring
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent management
- Performance Appraisal
- Benefits and compensation management
- Background Checks
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- HR policies and procedures
Certification
PHR Certification, needs to be renewed
References
- Lisa Highland, 859-684-5370
- Dr. Tonya Jones, 859-619-8750
- Chrys Lyndstrom, 714-724-5825
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Community Action Council
09.2023 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Berea Health and Rehabilitation
03.2023 - 07.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Community Action Council
01.2023 - 03.2023
HR Hiring and Recruiting Coordinator
Bluegrass Oakwood
03.2018 - 07.2020
HR Generalist/Trainer
VA Contract for Federal Government
06.2013 - 12.2017
Senior Recruiter/Human Resources
Integrity Staffing Services
01.2009 - 03.2013
Store Manager
The Cato Corporation
02.2005 - 11.2008
Human Resources Manager/Benefits Manager/Payroll Manager/Recruiter
Marshall Enterprises, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2009
Branch Manager
Manpower of Central Kentucky
09.2001 - 12.2004
Employee Relations Specialist
Ajax Magnethermic Corporation
11.1995 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration w/emphasis on HR Management -
Eastern Kentucky University
PHR Certification, needs to be renewed
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