Shelby Stiens
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Bilingual Human Resources Generalist with 4+ years of experience. Able to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce and resolve complex HR issues. Has a proven track record of achieving desired results in employee relations, recruitment, and performance management. Committed to enabling a company to utilize its most valuable asset- its people.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent & Culture Manager
Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown
09.2023 - Current
- Managed staff of 250: full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding
- HRIS management and pre-payroll checks (Dayforce)
- Led performance management and employee relations
- Built partnerships with local universities and organizations and led DEI initiatives
- Developed employee engagement programs, boosting retention
- Increased audit score by 20%
- Contributed to Top Workplace recognition (2023, 2024)
- Oversaw staff training, benefits administration, and workers' compensation
- Led sustainability and health & safety efforts
Human Resources Generalist
Turnberry
11.2022 - Current
- Managed HR for 4 hotels, 200 employees
- Led end-to-end recruitment, reducing time-to-fill; secured top-tier talent.
- Orchestrated seamless onboarding, bolstering new hire integration.
- Efficiently managed workers' comp claims, ensured compliance, reduced costs.
- Administered payroll and HRIS via ADP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Optimized benefits administration, streamlined enrollment procedures.
- Key role in Marriott, Hilton Brand audits; maintained brand compliance.
- Conducted impactful staff, manager training programs; improved performance.
- Curated engaging employee incentives, fostering motivation and collaboration.
Human Resources Generalist
Moxy Hotels
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed HR for 150 employees, overseeing Paylocity payroll and HRIS.
- Successfully orchestrated employee incentives and events; boosted morale.
- Led end-to-end recruitment, reducing time-to-fill; secured top-tier talent.
- Led workers' compensation administration, collaborated with insurers.
- Oversaw comprehensive onboarding initiatives; accelerated integration.
- Handled progressive discipline and termination processes; upheld policies.
- Developed and updated HR policies; ensured organizational compliance.
- Addressed employee relations; mediated conflicts, promoted harmony.
Human Resources Representative
The Bastion Collection
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Sole HR rep for 3 locations, 100+ employees; emphasized quality recruitment.
- Led end-to-end recruitment, reducing time-to-fill; secured top-tier talent.
- Managed complex workers' comp claims, ensured timely resolutions.
- Coordinated J-1 internship program; facilitated international talent acquisition.
- Administered Harri for time, attendance; maintained precise payroll.
- Led progressive discipline, termination; adhered to legal standards.
- Oversaw comprehensive benefits administration, seamless enrollment.
- Resolved employee relations issues, fostering positive interactions.
HR/Administrative Assistant
Biscayne Yacht Club
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided admin support for 150 employees, 2,000 members.
- Championed employee recognition programs; nurtured appreciation.
- Handled member, employee inquiries; demonstrated strong communication.
- Contributed to recruiting, onboarding, and benefits coordination.
- Assisted with Paylocity payroll; ensured accurate compensation.
Academic Coordinator
UCEDA SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON INC
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Supervised 12 teachers, facilitated professional growth.
- Managed Quickbooks payroll; ensured punctual compensation.
- Designed student, employee incentive programs; drove engagement.
- Led recruitment efforts, aligned with educational philosophy.
- Resolved employee, student complaints; promoted a harmonious environment.
- Conducted survey analyses, quality assessments; drove improvements.
- Facilitated staff training; enhanced teaching tools.
- Provided personalized student advising, supporting academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MDSkills
- HRIS Management (ADP, Paylocity, Quickbooks, Premier Payroll)
- Recruitment and Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- Payroll Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Workers' Compensation
- Policy Development
- Staff Training
- Progressive Discipline and Terminations
- Event Coordination
- FMLA
- Diversity and Inclusion
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Talent & Culture Manager
Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Turnberry
11.2022 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Moxy Hotels
05.2022 - 10.2022
Human Resources Representative
The Bastion Collection
06.2021 - 05.2022
HR/Administrative Assistant
Biscayne Yacht Club
04.2020 - 06.2021
Academic Coordinator
UCEDA SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON INC
04.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Salisbury University
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