Open To Work
Sonia Brown
Human Resource Generalist
Charlotte,NC
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Personnel Analyst
Rochester City School District
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Benefits Administration and Leave Administration - Primary administrator of Retirement, Resignations, Termination processing and reporting to the RCSD Board.
- Employee Relations and Performance Management - participated as a trusted member of the Employee Relations team to hear and evaluate employee issues and concerns. Promoted equitable work ethics and workplace environment in keeping with HR protocols.
- HR Systems and Data Integrity - Ensured data entry accuracy, and validation for precise reports.
- Submitted salary updates for longevity and changes while meeting payroll deadlines.
- Supported Recruitment - Contributed to Onboarding and Employee orientation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience generating HR Reports.
- Administered retirement, resignation, and termination processing, maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting to the RCSD Board.
- Managed employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with policies and accurate documentation.
- Contributed to the Employee Relations team by listening to and evaluating employee concerns with fairness and confidentiality.
- Promoted equitable workplace practices and upheld HR protocols, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Ensured accuracy and consistency of HR data through meticulous entry, validation, and auditing.
- Generated HR reports that informed leadership decision-making and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Payroll Support - Submitted salary adjustments, longevity updates, and employment changes in alignment with payroll deadlines.
- Collaborated with payroll staff to ensure timely and error-free processing.
- Experienced in generating HR reports and maintaining data accuracy across HR systems.
Administrative & Operations Leadership (Multiple Roles)
Rochester City School District
01.2006 - 01.2022
- Led administrative teams of up to seven employees, providing supervision, training, performance support, and workflow management to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Managed payroll processing, timekeeping accuracy, and procurement activities, supporting budget planning, financial compliance, and audit readiness.
- Strengthened HR operations by streamlining administrative processes, improving documentation systems, and enhancing turnaround times for requests and communications.
- Served as key point of contact for staff, facilitating employee relations, conflict resolution, and consistent application of district policies and procedures.
- Supported leadership with scheduling, communication management, confidential correspondence, and cross-department coordination, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Cultivated employee engagement, promoted transparent communication, and built strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
- Ensured accurate records and supported policy compliance, grant documentation, and reporting requirements, enhancing organizational accountability and operational integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Roberts Wesleyan College
Chili, NY01-2001
Skills
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- Labor Law Compliance
- Termination
- Staff Retention
- Compensation Analysis
- Incident Reporting
- Resource Allocation
- Workflow Planning
- Process Improvement
- Financial Planning
- Time Management
- Detail Orientation
- Organizational Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Relationship Building
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteSalary Range
$70000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Assistant Personnel Analyst
Rochester City School District
06.2022 - 07.2025
Administrative & Operations Leadership (Multiple Roles)
Rochester City School District
01.2006 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Roberts Wesleyan College