Sierra Blais
Amarillo
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Benefits Associate
Pantex
01.2024 - Current
- Developed communication materials for employees regarding benefit updates and changes, ensuring clear understanding across the organization.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of services and cost-effective solutions.
- Streamlined benefits enrollment process for increased accuracy and reduced processing time.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in all aspects of benefit administration.
- Served as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve claims-related disputes promptly and fairly.
- Coordinated open enrollment events to facilitate smooth transitions between plan years for employees.
- Conducted benefits orientations and trainings for employees to ensure understanding of available options.
- Worked closely with payroll department to ensure accurate deductions related to benefit plans were processed correctly.
VP of Human Resources
Plains Land Bank, FLCA
04.2016 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop succession planning strategies for key roles within the organization.
- Managed compliance with employment laws and regulations, minimizing potential legal risks associated with HR practices.
- Optimized compensation structures to attract top talent while maintaining internal equity and budgetary constraints.
- Mediated conflict resolution between employees and managers, fostering healthier working relationships throughout the organization.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Hastings Entertainment
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Created job advertisements that accurately represented the company''s culture and attracted diverse candidates from various backgrounds.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages, securing top talent for the organization while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Oversaw the successful execution of campus recruitment efforts, attracting top talent from targeted universities and colleges.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Account Coordinator
McCormick Company
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Streamlined communication between clients and internal teams for seamless project execution.
- Ensured timely response to client inquiries by maintaining open lines of communication through email correspondence or phone calls.
- Maintained detailed records of account activities, ensuring accurate invoicing and budget tracking processes were in place.
- Supported senior account managers in strategic planning initiatives aimed at growing existing accounts or acquiring new business opportunities.
- Reconciled and maintained benefits, payroll, and corporate credit card accounts.
Lending Assistant
Amarillo National Bank
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Enhanced efficiency through diligent file maintenance, keeping records organized and easily accessible for audits or reviews.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors such as title companies and attorneys to ensure timely completion of loan requirements.
- Maintained strong relationships with borrowers throughout the entire loan process, providing ongoing support from application to funding stage.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of lending laws and procedures.
- Supported the successful closing of loans by preparing accurate and timely loan documentation packages.
Various Retail Management Positions
Consumer Retail
08.2002 - 01.2008
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular updates to training materials based on emerging trends and best practices.
- Increased sales results by coaching retail managers to effectively analyze sales data and implement strategic action plans.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12-2024
Skills
- Employee relations
- Talent acquisition
- Workforce planning
- Benefits administration
- Compensation analysis
- Employee engagement
- Written and oral communication
- Regulatory monitoring
- Organizational skills
- HR compliance
Certification
Society for Human Resources Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - 2017
Q Level Clearance - 2024
Timeline
Sr. Benefits Associate
Pantex
01.2024 - Current
VP of Human Resources
Plains Land Bank, FLCA
04.2016 - 01.2025
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Hastings Entertainment
03.2015 - 04.2016
Account Coordinator
McCormick Company
01.2011 - 01.2015
Lending Assistant
Amarillo National Bank
01.2008 - 01.2011
Various Retail Management Positions
Consumer Retail
08.2002 - 01.2008
BBA - Human Resources Management
West Texas A&M University
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