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Shellye Espey

Meridian,MS

Summary

Experienced administrative officer with over 33 years of mid to upper level management experience. Desires to assume a training/sales/human resource management position with much room for advancement. Resourceful Human Resources Manager offers employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Strategic and well-rounded professional seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Commended for building trusting relationships within organization to support business needs.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Regency Hospital
Meridian, MS
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Managed the HR department for a staff of 150 employees
  • Maintained new policies and procedures
  • Maintained and updated employee files: HR, Education, Employee Health, Agency and Contracted Services
  • Prepared and maintained employee orientation and new hire packets to ensure accurate and timely completion of new hires
  • Prepared employment Status Reports for payroll, HR and /or compliance purposes
  • Updated and maintained job descriptions for all current positions
  • Coordinated activities to comply with licensing, certifying, and accrediting bodies
  • Processed payroll bi-weekly for 150 employees
  • Completed all payroll reports that follow finished systems
  • Maintained files and communicated educational requirements that were in compliance with JCAHO, Medicare, ADA, and OSHA
  • Processed all new hires paperwork, background checks, and E-Verification
  • Maintained hospital wage and salary records
  • Maintained data on pay ranges for all jobs
  • Coordinated and implemented the annual compensation review process, and participated in the annual wage surveys of the hospital
  • Maintained payroll records in accordance to Department of Labor requirements
  • Was actively involved in all aspects of the recruitment process
  • Maintained employee recognition program
  • Handled the documentation and verification of employee education and training programs
  • Handled all benefits for employees
  • Appropriately dealt with all employee relation issues that arose
  • Processed and oversaw all workers compensation claims timely
  • Accurately and timely processed all unemployment requests, FMLA and leaves of absence
  • Provided documentation for Joint Commission review every 3 years
  • Worked with CEO and administration to implement strategies designed to improve staff retention
  • Supported efforts to maintain an open door policy regarding communications with all employees
  • Handled the hospitals position control and staffing matrix to budget weekly.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
02.2000 - 11.2017
  • Centralized an HR Department
  • Oversaw all aspects of grievances, hiring practices, policies, budgets, projections, and training
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for employment needs
  • Managed an 11 million dollar annual payroll budget
  • Coordinated all hiring practices and provided the structure for such hiring practices
  • Developed and Conducted New Employee Orientation twice a year
  • Managed 350 Full Time employees
  • Processed all hires and terminations
  • Conducted annual insurance sign up and benefit fair
  • Provided supportive HR documentation for all accreditation programs
  • Handled all grievances, EEOC complaints, Fair Standards, and any lawsuits
  • Provided motivation and support for all employees needs
  • Developed an Employee Assistant Program
  • Oversaw 2 biweekly payrolls and 1 monthly payroll
  • Handled the completion of 1400 W-2 per year
  • Successfully completed 3 SAC reviews.

BRANCH MANAGER

G & K Services
Hattiesburg, MS
03.1998 - 01.2000
  • Oversaw a Staff of 29 employees
  • Managed service, sales, and secretarial departments daily
  • Developed strategic plans for the competitive sales market
  • Handled all accounting functions daily (A/R and A/P)
  • Maintained sales territories from Jackson, MS to the Ms
  • Gulf Coast
  • Responsible for the PNL
  • Performed all HR functions
  • Managed the public relations for the company
  • Recruited new employees and customers
  • Participated in trade shows and job fairs.

ASSISTANT HR/TRAINING MANAGER

Burlington Industries
Stonewall, MS
11.1995 - 12.1997
  • Directly supervised 11 employees
  • Handles HR functions-Maintained Affirmative Action responsibilities
  • Recruited new applicants
  • Coordinated the hiring process (interviews, references, hiring, new hire paperwork)
  • Processed terminations and exit interviews
  • Performed new hire insurance and benefit enrollment
  • Developed and implemented the Confined Space Program
  • Assisted departments with filming training videos
  • Assisted with accident reviews
  • Planned and managed orientation for new hires
  • Wrote and revised training manuals
  • Developed and conducted training classes for over 1400 employees
  • Conducted job fairs.

DISTRICT MANAGER

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
06.1990 - 07.1995
  • Maintained a sales territory of 10 stores
  • Developed a $500,000.00 sales proposal for monogram jewelry and implemented the program
  • Supervised over 500 sales associated in all personnel matters
  • Operated safe and functional stores with regards to all OSHA regulations
  • Developed training programs for new hires
  • Handled all accounting functions and held total financial responsibility
  • Conducted inventory preparations and associate performance reviews
  • Developed and executed motivational seminars for upper management
  • TOP MANAGER in sales increases and profitability
  • Handled all HR functions.

Education

B.S.B.A. Business Administration/HR Mgt. -

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts- Business Administration -

Meridian Community College

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Succession Planning
  • Legal Compliance
  • Payroll Administration
  • Performance Assessment
  • Dispute Mediation
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Employee Relations
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Employee Handbook Development
  • Risk Management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Staff Management
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Recruitment
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Labor Relations
  • Benefits Administration
  • Organizational Development
  • Records Management
  • System Development
  • Career Development
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Background Checks
  • Human Resources Operations
  • Talent management
  • Training programs
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Employee Retention
  • Benefits programs
  • Exit Interviews
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance Appraisal

Timeline

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Regency Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2018

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Meridian Community College
02.2000 - 11.2017

BRANCH MANAGER

G & K Services
03.1998 - 01.2000

ASSISTANT HR/TRAINING MANAGER

Burlington Industries
11.1995 - 12.1997

DISTRICT MANAGER

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
06.1990 - 07.1995

B.S.B.A. Business Administration/HR Mgt. -

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts- Business Administration -

Meridian Community College

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