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Shilene Finney

Warner Robins,GA

Summary

Successful human resource candidate with over 15 year of expertise in employee recruitment, training, and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Technician

Precious Jem Behavioral Consulting
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Coordinates and schedules interviews and new employee onboarding and completes all pre-employment forms.
  • Process payroll and invoices to ensure pay is processed accurately and promptly within state regulations.
  • Conducts interviews with Direct Support Professionals and Behavioral Paraprofessionals regarding clients with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities behavior.
  • Manages intervention plans to determine what procedures to implement.
  • Captures, organizes, and relays meeting notes for regularly scheduled meetings.
  • Tracks progress towards goals by recording data collection and graphing specific behaviors.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, increasing overall knowledge and skill sets within the organization.

Human Resources Sergeant

148th Support Battalion
01.2008 - 10.2014

● Consulted with hiring managers to create job requisitions, review the accuracy of job descriptions, and ensure compliance with application procedures.

● Analyzed job descriptions and interview questions, posted job announcements, sorted through job applications, and conducted interviews. This experience has honed my ability to assess and select candidates effectively.

● Clarified answers to questions by analyzing data to resolve pay inaccuracies and complex technical payroll discrepancies in the Integrated Personnel and Pay System and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service database.

● Facilitated new soldier orientations, benefits, retirements, and discharges for over 417 soldiers.

● Participated in dedicated tracking, processing, and managing personnel actions in the Standard Installation and Division Personnel Reporting System and the Electronic Military Personnel Office. This resulted in a 40% reduction in data errors, showcasing my competence and reliability in managing complex HR tasks.

● Compiled and uploaded military and technician pay for over 412 soldiers.

● Prepared and processed requests for transfers, reassignments, and centralized promotions.

● Orchestrated line-of-duty investigations, submitted incapacitation pay, and tracked medical readiness for deployment.

● Conducted meticulous electronic file audits and implemented robust data management per soldier, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.

● Responsible for tracking awards, personnel evaluations, strength management, suspension of favorable actions, leaves, and passes.

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Human Resources Specialist

Recruit Sustainment Program
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Directed the recruitment process for enlistees and civilians, increasing the qualified candidate pool by 40% through targeted outreach and refined selection criteria.
  • Implemented an optimized scheduling system for physical examinations and ASVAB testing, accommodating 35 monthly applicants and reducing administrative errors by 15%.
  • Administered end-to-end payroll and promotion procedures for over 300 employers, cutting administrative errors by 25% and enhancing workforce management efficiency through an upgraded HRIS platform.
  • Redesigned and led specialized training courses for Soldiers, enhancing skill proficiency in operational assignments.
  • Initiated eligibility screenings, evaluating physical health, moral character, criminal history, age, drug use, prior service, citizenship, education, and dependency, which led to a 15% improvement in candidate quality.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
  • Administered employee leave requests by FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.

Human Resources Specialist

Recruit Sustainment Program
07.1994 - 12.2000
  • Revamped the new hire onboarding program by creating detailed checklists and automated email workflows; boosted completion rates to 95% and cut administrative time
  • Composed the collection and organization of employee documents, including I-9s, licenses, certifications, and health requirements, generating a 25% reduction in processing time and enhanced compliance across the organization
  • Developed a comprehensive document management system, streamlining file maintenance and reducing manual errors by boosting overall team productivity
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to enforce HR compliance, resulting in a reduction in policy violations and an increase in employee satisfaction over six months
  • Completed a comprehensive audit of the HR system, ensuring 99% data accuracy and completeness, which resulted in a reduction in payroll errors and increased compliance with legal standards

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
12.2026

Human Resource Management Certificate -

Central Georgia Technical College
12.2022

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management w/minor in HR

DeVry University

Skills

  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Organizational Structure
  • Training and Development
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Payroll Processing
  • Recruitment and Selection

Timeline

Human Resources Technician

Precious Jem Behavioral Consulting
01.2024 - 08.2024

Human Resources Sergeant

148th Support Battalion
01.2008 - 10.2014

Human Resources Specialist

Recruit Sustainment Program
01.2004 - 12.2007

Human Resources Specialist

Recruit Sustainment Program
07.1994 - 12.2000

Human Resource Management Certificate -

Central Georgia Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management w/minor in HR

DeVry University

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Keller Graduate School of Management
Shilene Finney