SHAVAAR DURK
Lansing,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Human Resources professional adept in employee lifecycle management and HRIS implementation. Strong focus on compliance with employment laws, including FMLA and ADA, while enhancing operational efficiency through strategic workforce planning and effective employee relations support.
Overview
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Certification
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit HR Business Partner
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed employee lifecycle transactions and HR administrative workflows, streamlining onboarding and maintaining accurate employee records.
- Advised managers on workplace policies, employee relations matters, progressive discipline, and policy interpretation.
- Ensured compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEO, and institutional policies while supporting a diverse faculty and staff population.
- Partnered with department leadership to align workforce planning and staffing transitions with employee-related operational needs.
- Coordinated with departments to resolve HR issues, ensuring timely completion of employee-related actions and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Conducted fact-finding assessments and supported workplace investigations in accordance with university standards and procedures.
- Maintained sensitive employee information with discretion and attention to accuracy.
- Supported HR operations across multiple units within the Office of Research and Regulatory Support, including Environmental Health and Safety.
HR Generalist (Contract)
Wecom Fiber, LLC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed daily HR operations in fast-paced, distributed work environment to ensure seamless employee experience.
- Guided managers and employees on leave administration, benefits, performance concerns, and HR processes.
- Advised managers and employees on leave administration, benefits, performance concerns, and HR processes to foster clear communication.
- Maintained accurate digital employee information and documentation within HRIS systems.
- Supported employee relations and HR administration while handling confidential employee information professionally.
- Partnered with managers and internal stakeholders to resolve employee and HR operational issues, enhancing overall employee satisfaction.
Recruiting Specialist / HR Compliance Specialist
American Homes 4 Rent
Lansing, MI
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Ensured compliance with evolving employment legislation and internal HR policies across multiple states.
- Partnered with managers to address employee relations concerns, workplace issues, and policy questions.
- Conducted workplace investigations and documented unemployment claims, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality of employee records.
- Conducted structured virtual exit interviews and analyzed employee feedback to identify retention trends and provide insights to leadership.
- Coordinated HR operations for geographically dispersed, multi-state workforce, enhancing communication between field operations and corporate functions.
- Supported Oracle Cloud HRIS implementation and system adoption for a national workforce, helping improve employee data and HR process consistency.
- Contributed to workforce restructuring and organizational change initiatives across multiple markets.
- Ensured accurate HR documentation and applied HR policies consistently, fostering a reliable and compliant HR environment.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Site Operations Manager
C3 / Customer Contact Channels
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Led high-volume recruiting and staffing initiatives for operational teams during corporate relocation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Partnered with operational leadership to align staffing, onboarding, and workforce needs with business requirements.
- Coordinated efforts between recruiting and operations teams to resolve staffing and employee-related issues promptly in fast-paced environment.
- Developed structured onboarding processes to enhance employee engagement and retention, facilitating smoother transitions for new hires.
- Coached frontline managers on documentation, performance tracking, and employee management practices.
Human Resources Generalist
Comic-Con International
Human Resources Generalist
Auto Anything
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
San Diego Hospice
Lead Office Administrator
Robert Half International
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration — Human Resources Management
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06-2004
Skills
- Employee Relations
- HR administration
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- Leave Administration
- Benefits administration
- Employment Law Compliance
- FMLA, ADA compliance
- Policy interpretation
- Employee Investigations
- HRIS & Employee Records
- Data accuracy
- Records management
- Workforce Planning
Certification
HR Manager Certification — Staffing | 2023
Timeline
Unit HR Business Partner
Michigan State University
04.2025 - 02.2026
HR Generalist (Contract)
Wecom Fiber, LLC
05.2024 - 07.2024
Recruiting Specialist / HR Compliance Specialist
American Homes 4 Rent
03.2018 - 01.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Site Operations Manager
C3 / Customer Contact Channels
09.2014 - 12.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Comic-Con International
Human Resources Generalist
Auto Anything
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
San Diego Hospice
Lead Office Administrator
Robert Half International
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration — Human Resources Management
California State University, Dominguez Hills