Human Resource Manager with over 10 years of diverse experience in human resources. Skilled in enhancing HR processes and employee engagement while ensuring compliance. Proven ability to resolve HR inquiries and collaborate with leadership to achieve organizational goals. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Organizational Management with a focus in Human Resources, expected to graduate in October 2025.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
Maddox Industrial Group
Indianapolis, IN
07.2023 - Current
Handle all HR inquiries via calls and emails, ensuring timely resolution and updates.
Provide accurate responses to HR process and policy questions, conducting necessary research.
Perform administrative tasks, including transaction processing and documentation verification (e.g., benefits, communications, disciplinary actions).
Educate employees on company practices and tools; refer complex cases to the President as needed.
Build applicant sources through outreach to organizations, colleges, and agencies, promoting company opportunities.
Source and screen candidates through various methods; conduct interviews via MS Teams, Zoom, or in-person.
Assist in creating job postings, descriptions, and position requirements in collaboration with managers.
Utilize an applicant tracking system and facilitate the offer process, including negotiations.
Ensure all current and new hires receive necessary IT equipment and access to current systems.
Oversee safety compliance by maintaining up-to-date records of certifications, drug screens, and required training for employees.
Provide qualified candidate shortlists to managers, and support the hiring team with interview strategies.
Schedule onboarding for new hires, and maintain accurate records of hiring activities.
Stay updated on recruiting trends, and attend job fairs as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
HR Manager
Carson Manufacturing
Indianapolis, IN
11.2021 - 07.2023
Direct and oversee onboarding program for all new employees
Process payroll weekly
Administer various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; assist in the development and implementation of employee handbook, personnel policies, and procedures
Supervise and coordinate overall administrative and office activities
Process all incoming and outgoing invoices
Handle employee relations counseling and exit interviewing
Ensure company is in compliant with local, state, and federal regulations
Process all RFQ's for new and current customers
HR Division Director
Commonwealth of Kentucky-Public Protection Cabinet
Frankfort, KY
01.2020 - 05.2021
HR Director for 500 employees
Supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work of employees within the Division of HR
Guide and train staff in the administration of personnel, payroll, and employee benefits in accordance with statutes, regulations, and policies
Review, evaluate and make recommendations to the Appointing Authority for personnel and payroll actions
Provide guidance and make recommendations to the Executive Director on policies and procedures for the administration of bi-monthly payroll, year-end reconciliation, sick-leave sharing, and Family Medical Leave requests
Provide guidance on employee benefit programs, disciplinary matters, and the American with Disabilities Act
EEO Coordinator
Serve as the agency lead for ongoing KHRIS and other human resource projects
Represent the agency at meetings, workshops, seminars, and training sessions relative to human resources as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Human Resource Specialist
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2019 - 01.2020
HR for 10,000 employees
Support the entering of new hire information, personnel changes, and terminations in HRIS, execute data entry of employee data in HRIS in timely fashion
Answer, screen, route calls to appropriate parties
Provide accurate information to inquiries made to Human Resources through phone and/or email
Coordinate COBRA initiatives
Process benefit enrollment forms and Qualifying Events
Provide education and guidance to employees with benefit inquiries
Administer ULH/ULP retirement programs
Support the coordination and execution of open enrollment
Assist Training with benefits portion of New Hire Orientation when needed
Manage ULH/ULP Leave of Absence programs including; FMLA, Medical Leave, Personal Leave, Military/USERRA leave, Workers Compensation, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Complete employer portion of STD and LTD claims for employees
Monitor and track employees on LOA and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal leave laws
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient and employee confidentiality at all times
Reconcile benefits invoices to employee elections
Assist in benefit communications and delivery of information
Work with the Health & Wellness vendors on benefits (enrollment, terminations)
Ensure all benefits/arrears are accurate for payroll
HR & Safety/Training Coordinator
Greenfield Global
Shelbyville, KY
06.2016 - 01.2019
Maintain/perform preventative maintenance for entire facility
Train all current employees on any new or re-certification training required
Coordinate the recruiting process including posting positions internally and externally, candidate screening & scheduling interviews
Administer/maintain Work and Hot Work permits, OSHA records and anything else pertaining to EHS
Fill in for Production when employee is on leave or demand is needed
Conduct new hire on-boarding / training for all new employees
Provide support with problem resolution, inquiries and benefit coordination
Maintain time/attendance in ADP and employee personnel documents
Assist in writing commissioning documents, work instructions, job descriptions, etc
Conduct safety checks daily within facility and contractors
Coordinate/relay all work done by contractors on site
Handle/distribute all KY facility invoices
Upload all completed training for KY site into software
Order and distribute all supplies for departments (production, lab, customer service, etc.)
Coordinate/plan company events
Assist Production and Customer Service employees
Human Resource Specialist III
KY Department of Insurance
Frankfort, KY
08.2014 - 06.2016
Provide professional support within the Department of Insurance for human resource programs in the areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, payroll, benefits, employee services, etc
Provide assistance to all employees relating to all personnel matters
Create/review position actions and position descriptions for accuracy
Process and distribute all personnel paperwork to General Administration and Program Support
Respond to all inquiries regarding employment within the department
Department liaison for the employee evaluation process, perform employee counseling, assist with interviews and conducts department surveys
Train and facilitate Department of Insurance orientation for all new hires
Interpret and assist in developing personnel policies and procedures
Provide support to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Mangement - Human Resources
Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN
10-2025
High School Diploma -
Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
05.2009
Skills
ADP
Ultipro
KHRIS
SAP
KRONOS
ICIMS
Microsoft Office
Multitasking
Syspro
Organization
Certification
Leadership Skills for Supervisors
Lean White Belt
Timeline
HR Manager
Maddox Industrial Group
07.2023 - Current
HR Manager
Carson Manufacturing
11.2021 - 07.2023
HR Division Director
Commonwealth of Kentucky-Public Protection Cabinet
01.2020 - 05.2021
Human Resource Specialist
University of Louisville Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
HR & Safety/Training Coordinator
Greenfield Global
06.2016 - 01.2019
Human Resource Specialist III
KY Department of Insurance
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Mangement - Human Resources