Sonya Askew
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Barku Plastics Manufacturing
07.2022 - Current
- Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department
- Manages/Maintains employee insurance/benefit programs, including Workers’ Compensation, group medical/dental/vision.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
- Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
- Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
- Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management
- Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system
- Monitors and ensures organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management
- Develops and implements departmental budget
Human Resource Manager
Advanced Steel Technology
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for efficient operation of the Human Resource department for the US operations division
- Develops programs, policies, procedures, and systems regarding the full scope of company Human Resources functions
- Provides an effective workforce through the recruitment, interview, and recommendation for the selection personnel
- Directs the administration of the employee benefit programs including health insurance, life insurance, holidays, vacation, employee assistance program, disability, Workers' Compensation, 401(k), FMLA, etc
- Make recommendations for improvements and/or changes in wage and benefit programs consistent with the needs of the company
- Develops compensation programs in accordance with company guidelines
- Collaborates with management in the development of business plans and strategic planning
- Represents the company in an official capacity at hearings, meetings, community affairs, business functions, professional organizations, etc., as requested
- Plans, supervises, and coordinates employee activities programs
- Ensures OSHA compliance and environmental safety for the plant
- Directs the administration of safety and environmental programs and conducts safety meetings and safety work throughout the plant facility
- Plans and/or conducts new employee orientation
- Negotiates and contracts with outside vendors to provide support services such as vending, EAP, temporary employee services, etc
- Provides counsel, guidance and assistance to management in all aspects of Human Resource related issues, policy and procedure interpretation
- Facilitates all employee communications meetings (plant meetings, monthly meetings, picnics, parties, birthdays, management dinners, etc.)
- Oversees the drug testing program
- Conducts and documents exit interviews
- Directs and oversees the maintenance of confidential personnel files, medical and training records and related information in support of the H/R function
- Conducts community wage and benefit surveys, ensuring the company's competitive position on such issues is maintained
- Counsels with employees, resolves problems, interprets policies, and provides assistance as needed to ensure positive employee relations are maintained.
Human Resource Generalist
Labrie-Enviroquip
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for efficient operation of the Human Resource department for the US operations division
- Recruiting - Screen applicants, coordinate, and conduct interviews
- Conduct new hire orientation for exempt, non-exempt, employees, contingent and recently transferred employees
- HR Administration - Manage new hire process, including posting current positions, collection of applications, onboarding, the coordination, and distribution of orientation materials along with conducting general orientation
- Handle all pre-employment testing including background checks
- Maintain employee records within HRIS system
- Handle employee investigations and counselling’s, termination processing, including unemployment claims
- Keep employees updated on current and future policy changes
- Process, track and maintain WC/STD/LTD/FMLA claims
- Keep disciplinary and attendance logs
- Prepares and analyses reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company
- Payroll- Process weekly payroll, tracking vacation, sick time
- Benefits- Enter and track employees into Health, Dental, Vision, ROTH and 401K benefits
- Guide employees through any benefits issues.
Human Resource Administrator
Inteplast Engineered Films
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Responsible for efficient operation of the Human Resource department for the 2 plants
- Recruiting -Work with multiple temporary staffing agencies
- Screen applicants coordinate and conduct interviews
- Conduct new hire orientation for exempt, non-exempt, employees, contingent and recently transferred employees
- Work with local employment agencies
- HR Administration - Manage new hire process, including posting current positions, collection of applications, onboarding, the coordination, and distribution of orientation materials along with conducting general orientation
- Maintain employee records within HRIS system
- Coordinate new hire training and maintain training files
- Handle employee investigations and counselling’s, termination processing, including paperwork, organize documentation in preparation for unemployment compensation hearings
- Keep employees updated on current policies and future policy changes
- Assist with workers compensation claims
- Track and maintain WC/STD/LTD/FMLA claims
- Keep disciplinary and attendance logs
- Conduct employee investigations, advise managers and supervisors in the discipline system
- Maintains employee-related databases
- Prepares and analyses reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company
- Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested
- Payroll- Process weekly payroll for permanent and temporary staff
- Make time, vacation and sick edits as needed
- Run weekly and monthly contract labor hour reports.
Human Resources
Ascension -Providence Park
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for the day-to-day efficient operation of the Human Resource department for 280 employees
- Recruiting- Screen applicants, coordinate, and conduct interviews
- Conduct new hire orientation for exempt, non-exempt, employees, contingent and recently transferred employees
- Work with Texas Workforce Commission and local colleges for recruiting and hiring events
- HR Administration - Manage new hire process, including collection of applications, onboarding, the coordination, and distribution of orientation materials along with conducting general orientation
- Maintenance of employee records within HRIS system
- Coordinate new hire training and maintain training files
- Complete I-9 documents for new hires
- Coordinate new hire and yearly benefit enrolment information
- Handle employee investigations and counselling’s, termination processing, including paperwork, organize documentation in preparation for unemployment compensation hearings
- Prepare monthly PBJ reporting
- Verify nursing, CNA and CMA license to ensure that they are current within the system
- Run Department of Aging and Disability verification employability before each employee starts
- Keep employees updated on current policies and future policy changes
- Assist with workers compensation claims, assigning light duty task as needed to accommodate restrictions
- Track and maintain STD/LTD/FMLA claims
- Payroll- Adjust time and verify schedule when discrepancies occur.
HR Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Balfour Beatty
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for supporting the corporate Human Resource team and local Denver project team in a fast-paced office environment; and assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the Human Resource department
- Recruiting Coordinator - Send new hire paperwork to the corporate office for processing and data entry
- Set up Pre-employment and post-accident physicals and drug and alcohol screenings for employees
- Coordinate and schedule local interviews
- Conduct new hire orientation for exempt, non-exempt, union, and non-union employees and recently transferred employees
- Worked with local unions for recruiting, hiring and promotions
- HR Administration - Manage new hire process, including collection of applications, onboarding, the coordination, and distribution of orientation materials
- Maintenance of employee records within payroll system
- Provide administrative support to the Project Deputy
- Chief
- Coordinate new hire training and maintain training files
- Complete I-9 documents for new hires
- Coordinate yearly health screenings and benefit enrollment information
- Handle termination processing, including paperwork and termination checks
- Organized documentation in preparation for unemployment compensation hearings
- Prepare monthly OCIP reporting
- Tracking all employee vacation, sick and PTO time
- Submit and track all DTO driving records
- Act as a liaison between management, employees, vendors and JV partners
- Payroll- Enter all payroll, reimbursements', sick and personal leave into system for union and non- union.
Education
No Degree - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2025
Skills
- Company organization
- Exit Interviews
- Labor Relations Coordination
- Personnel Recruitment
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Human Capital Management
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Executive Recruiting
- Performance Management Systems
- Leadership Training and Development
- Benefits and compensation management
Certification
- SHRM-CP
- PHR
Certifications
SHRM-CP
HRCI - PHR
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Barku Plastics Manufacturing
07.2022 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Advanced Steel Technology
01.2022 - 07.2022
Human Resource Generalist
Labrie-Enviroquip
11.2020 - 07.2021
Human Resource Administrator
Inteplast Engineered Films
02.2019 - 11.2020
Human Resources
Ascension -Providence Park
03.2017 - 06.2018
HR Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Balfour Beatty
02.2015 - 03.2017
No Degree - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
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