SAMARIA CURTIS
Human Resources Business Partner
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Human Resources Professional with nearly 4 years of experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Skilled in implementing HR strategies that enhance organizational culture and drive business success. Seeking to leverage expertise in workforce planning, compliance, and employee development to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Austin Fitness Group
Austin , TX
2022.12 - Current
- Developed and maintained job descriptions, performance evaluation forms, employee handbooks, and other HR related documents.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor.
- Provided guidance on labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local rules.
- Coordinated employee benefits including health insurance plans, 401k savings plan, vacation and sick leave policies and other programs.
- Performed data entry of employee information in HRIS system for accurate record keeping.
- Researched best practices in human resources management to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
- Advised managers on effective methods for handling disciplinary actions or terminations when necessary.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees through mediation sessions or counseling services.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and employment verification.
- Processed salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.
- Facilitated talent acquisition, becoming instrumental in building and retaining high-caliber teams.
- Served as subject matter expert for employment classification and compensation research, talent management and training strategies, providing leadership with advisement.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
AREA HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Securitas USA Inc
Austin , TX
2022.04 - 2022.12
- Plan and conduct new hire orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
- Handle full cycle onboarding/recruiting process
- Contribute to developing and implementing new company policies and procedures according to state requirements
- Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, labor relations, and employee relations
- Support leaders across the organization to help achieve the overall company goals
- Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits
- Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
- Perform staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion
- Facilitated learning and development programs and initiatives resulting in advancement opportunities for employees
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues
- Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as needed
- Represents company in unemployment hearing
- Works closely with Operations leadership on strategy to address turnover, retention, talent management, employee engagement, and other HR initiatives important to the success of our business.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Cocolevio LLC
Austin , TX
2019.11 - 2021.12
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
- Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed
- Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants
- Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures
- Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications
- Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
Education
SHRM-CP -
Society of Human Resources
2024-05
Certification - Human Resources Management
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX2024-04
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
05.2015
Skills
- Career Development
- Employee Development
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Advising Department Managers
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Recruitment
- Employee Supervision
- Policy Implementation
- Labor Relations
- Verbal, Written, and
- Communication Skill
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Austin Fitness Group
2022.12 - Current
AREA HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Securitas USA Inc
2022.04 - 2022.12
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Cocolevio LLC
2019.11 - 2021.12
SHRM-CP -
Society of Human Resources
Certification - Human Resources Management
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
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