Sonya MAJORS
Woodbridge,Virginia
Summary
A successful career as a senior professional in Human Resources/Office Management highlighted by promotions to positions of increased scope and responsibility. Diversity in Management roles, to include, classroom instruction, training and development, team and office administration. Cultivation of organizational talents through awards, promotions, and acknowledgement programs. Provided operational management through sound leadership, efficient quality assurance procedures and professional education. Personable, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, peer groups and clientele within diverse and multi-cultural environments. Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interact with employees on multiple levels.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Human Resources
ManTech International Corporation
Herndon, VA
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Instrumental in identifying, selecting, and designing new Human Resource Information System, WORKDAY. This system was implemented company-wide and has a daily impact on more than 9,000 employees. The Workday changes affected payroll, talent management, performance assessments, and all transactional data changes.
- Selected as a member of the leadership team performing HR risk analysis and due diligence in considering several companies for the acquisition. Acted in that capacity in the successful purchase of at least 5 companies and the purchase of ManTech by the Carlyle Investment Group.
- Developed metrics that measure effectiveness of HR initiatives.
- Reviewed job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties performed by each position within the organization.
- Demonstrated an intermediate technical skill level and the ability to learn new system functionality and utilization.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop succession planning strategies for key roles within the organization.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of applicable federal, state and local employment laws governing human resources functions.
- Analyzed compensation data to identify trends in pay practices and recommend solutions for improvement.
Director of Human Resources
Mantech International Corp
Herndon, VA
06.2006 - 11.2018
- Selected as leader of choice to stand up Human Resource Service Center. In this role, I was responsible for identifying the needs of the company, objectives, team focuses, team design, and training. This new team assumed comprehensive responsibility for all company transactional tasks, payroll, and payroll discrepancy resolution, onboarding and offboarding tasks, and terminations.
- Counseled managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Investigated incidents of workplace harassment or discrimination complaints.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Helped with employee transfers and referrals.
- Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and potential areas of improvement.
Human Resource/Administrative Manager (Military)
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Executed HR/administrative support to 8000 plus clientele
- Managed training programs for policy, procedures, job and quality assurance proficiency
- Directly supervised and/or Evaluated four section leaders and fifty or more personnel
- Interpreted for understanding and counseled local commanders on all administrative matters, policies, regulations, and doctrine passed down by federal and branch leaders
- Successfully managed functional areas responsible for compensation, promotions, benefits, personnel transition assistance, training and workforce development, temporary and permanent reassignments, drafting and release of professional correspondence, requirements and deliverables, Total Quality Management, evaluations, and tasks management.
Senior Administrative Supervisor
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Successfully managed inbound employee and training
- Directly supervised 3 section leaders and 25 administrative personnel
- Provided administrative/HR support to 2500 plus clientele
- Coordinated weekly professional instruction courses to enhance job proficiency
- Planned and executed large command events in support of 800 people
- Typed and released professional correspondence
- Maintained control of Top Secret, NATO, Secret, and COMSEC material within a classified material control center.
Education
Master of Science in Administration - Human Resource Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education and Development
Southern Illinois University
12.2004
Skills
- Performance Assessment
- Policy Enforcement
- Employee Relations
- Legal Compliance
- Organizational Development
- Corrective Action Planning
Trainingandtechnicalprofile
- Instructor Management Course – Certificate
- Curriculum Development Course – Certificate
- Equal Opportunity Representative Course – Certificate
- Basic Administration Course – Certificate
- Senior Administrative Clerk Course – Certificate
- Advanced Personnel Administration Course – Certificate
- Personnel Officers Course – Certificate
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power point, Excel), Outlook, Word Processing, Data entry, Microsoft SharePoint, Plumtree/Aqulogic portal administration.
- Brass Rings training
- Lexis Nexis
Focus
To support a dynamic company with 36 years of management/professional experience where my leadership, initiative, soft skills and proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and affect team productivity will be of value.
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SSBI, 11/2007
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Executive Director of Human Resources
ManTech International Corporation
06.2018 - 09.2022
Director of Human Resources
Mantech International Corp
06.2006 - 11.2018
Human Resource/Administrative Manager (Military)
01.1998 - 01.2005
Senior Administrative Supervisor
01.1990 - 01.1997
Master of Science in Administration - Human Resource Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education and Development
Southern Illinois University
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