SAVANNA THILKING
Greer,SC
Summary
Strategic area Human Resources professional known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include talent acquisition, employee relations management, and regulatory compliance. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth HR operations with cross-functional teams. Commitment to fostering inclusive workplace cultures and driving organizational success through effective human resources strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
MAGNA
Duncan, SC
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Transferred to Magna Mirrors, South Carolina, from Magna Seating in Missouri.
- I am responsible for recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and tracking 350 employees, including their performance reviews.
- Manage all hiring processes for high-level salary positions and hourly employees, including the completion of offer letters and approvals for staff budgets.
- Project champion for enhancing training processes and onboarding new hires.
- Work with the leadership team to enhance employee relations.
- Maintain HRIS systems like PeopleSoft, Workday, EV5/ADP, E-Time, Talent EI, E-Verify, Kronos, ACS Data Search/Checkr, Global View, Dayforce, and PeopleNet.
- Maintain HR files and data entry.
- Create EOS action items.
- Monitor and analyze retention metrics.
- Complete terminations, termination paperwork, and exit interviews.
- Lead employee investigations and resolutions.
- Support leadership in administering corrective actions and performance reviews.
- Lead open enrollment and employee benefit entry for all staff members, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K.
- Manage FMLA, STD, and LTD cases through the Hartford.
- Revised division employee handbook and updated policies.
- Craft job descriptions and work instructions for salaried employees.
- Run reports for weekly and monthly KOI data.
- Managed performance review processes and provided necessary support.
- Handle and resolve unemployment claims.
- Review and audit payroll.
- Contributed as a key member of the Ergonomic and Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Outlook, and Google Docs.
Strength & Conditioning Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Trainer, Head Girl's Wrestling Coach, and Assistant Track Coach
PARK HILL SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Riverside, Missouri
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conduct weightlifting and physical education classes.
- Handled communication channels for interactions with students, parents, and staff.
- Analyzed and reported metrics on fitness evaluations.
- Ensured systematic tracking of academic performance.
- Coordinated communication, fundraisers, schedules, practices, and camps.
- Ensured effective injury prevention strategies for student-athletes.
- Monitored athletes' performance to ensure proper technique was being used during practice sessions.
- Mentored student-athletes on the importance of time management when balancing academics and athletics.
- Assessed potential new recruits for the team by evaluating their physical attributes and mental toughness.
- Conducted meetings with athletes to discuss goals, objectives, strategies, and expectations of the program.
Foreign Language Instructor, Athletic Trainer, Assistant Wrestling Coach, and Assistant Track Coach
RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Richmond, Missouri
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised activities of 100 high school foreign language students.
- Documented performance metrics regularly.
- Managed treatment programs for student-athletes.
- Run practice sessions and organize training plans.
- Created lesson plans, activities, and assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, written assignments, projects.
- Provided guidance to coaches, players, and parents on injury prevention techniques.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff, coaches, parents, and administrators.
Operations Supervisor
MCKESSON CORPORATION (MEDICAL SURGICAL)
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed thirty-one direct reports including one team lead.
- Monitored productivity of employees regularly.
- Supervised talent acquisition team.
- Provided constructive feedback on quality and LMS standards.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping records.
- Adhered to legal and company policies.
- Maintained a culture of safety and efficiency in the workplace.
- Developed strategies to fulfill customer needs while overseeing performance improvements.
- Functioned as interim HR for on-site needs.
Training Manager
MCKESSON CORPORATION (PHARMACEUTICAL)
O'Fallon, Missouri
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Mentored incoming employees.
- Monitored performance reviews.
- Generated employee work quality reports.
- Coordinated performance review discussions with supervisors.
- Assist in recruitment processes for the team.
- Manage training programs to enhance employee skills.
- Enhance the quality of existing training content.
- Guided team members during onboarding phases.
- Collaborated with safety coordinator to enhance workplace conditions.
- Partnered closely with HR department.
Education
Master's degree - Education
University of Central Missouri
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Lindenwood University
01.2016
Skills
- Employment Law Compliance
- Management of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
- Recruitment and Selection
- Salary Structure Design
- Talent Acquisition
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Employee Development and Coaching
- Advanced Interviewing Skills
- Soft Skill Training and Development
- Recruitment Life Cycle
- Cultivation of Workplace Diversity
- Time and Labor Management
Certification
Certified Physical Education Teacher K-12
Affiliations
- National Champion in Olympic Weightlifting for Lindenwood University.
- All-American Wrestler for Lindenwood University.
- National Honor Society.
- Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete of the Year.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Generalist
MAGNA
01.2022 - Current
Strength & Conditioning Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Trainer, Head Girl's Wrestling Coach, and Assistant Track Coach
PARK HILL SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2020 - 01.2022
Foreign Language Instructor, Athletic Trainer, Assistant Wrestling Coach, and Assistant Track Coach
RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2019 - 01.2020
Operations Supervisor
MCKESSON CORPORATION (MEDICAL SURGICAL)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Training Manager
MCKESSON CORPORATION (PHARMACEUTICAL)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Physical Education Teacher K-12
Master's degree - Education
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Lindenwood University
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