Shaun Davis
Maumee
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources professional with over 15 years of well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, full -cycle recruiting, payroll, healthcare benefits, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Ohio Logistics
Findlay, OH
12.2025 - Current
- Strategic HR partner and consultant that provides operational guidance in the areas of business strategies, leadership coaching & development, talent assessment and training programs, ensuring organizational growth.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Developed and implemented training programs that significantly improved employee performance, morale, and the retention rate.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated with department heads to identify staffing needs, ensuring optimal workforce allocation.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
University of Toledo/Chartwells Higher Education
Toledo, OH
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Head HR department initiatives and provide support and guidance for all staff members regarding company policies and procedures, employee relations issues, healthcare benefits, and training & development to ensure organizational compliance and alignment.
- Provided mentorship and training for junior HR staff, enhancing team capabilities and efficiency.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, resolving conflicts fairly and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality.
- Lead and review all disciplinary actions and workplace investigations such as suspensions, terminations, harassment & workforce violence complaints, and collaborate with team leadership on employee performance reviews, attendance, and merit increases.
- Oversaw the revamping of the on-boarding and new hire orientation process, which led to a decrease in employee turnover rate of 10%.
HR Manager/Payroll Admin
Island Sun Solar
Honolulu, HI
05.2011 - 05.2024
- Oversaw weekly payroll functions, which included bonuses, wage adjustments, merit increases, promotions, and health benefit deductions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain and foster a positive work environment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization.
- Led decision-making and review implementation of HR policies when conducting workforce investigations, terminations, and PIP's.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Utilized analytics, knowledge, and workforce trends to lead decisions that drove and improved organizational processes and programs.
Education
BA - Mass Communication
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2002
Skills
- CBA and union negotiations handling
- Full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and new hire orientation operations
- Human resources department processes
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Strategic workforce planning & HR analytics
- Benefits administration
- Diversity and inclusion
- Talent Management and Training Development
- Payroll management
- Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Google Meet
- HRIS Systems: Paycor, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP Workforce - Now, UKG/Kronos
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Ohio Logistics
12.2025 - Current
Senior Human Resources Generalist
University of Toledo/Chartwells Higher Education
06.2024 - 12.2025
HR Manager/Payroll Admin
Island Sun Solar
05.2011 - 05.2024
BA - Mass Communication
West Virginia University