Spencer Lane
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven HR professional skilled in enhancing recruitment strategies and ensuring compliance with hiring regulations. Adept at conducting job analyses and providing expert consultation to managers, contributing to more efficient HR operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist Full Time 40hrs
Veterans Health Administration VHA
Dublin, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and post job opportunity announcements for competitive and excepted service positions under Title 5, Title 38, and Hybrid authorities.
- Advised hiring managers on tailored recruitment strategies and appropriate hiring authorities, enhancing candidate sourcing.
- Conduct job analyses to identify competencies and develop crediting plans used to evaluate applicants.
- Reviewed applications to assess minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements, streamlining the selection process.
- Issue certificates of eligible candidates and explain selection processes to management.
- Audited hiring actions for compliance with Merit System Principles, mitigating risks of Prohibited Personnel Practices.
- Provide expert consultation to managers and staff on recruitment laws, regulations, and policies.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather job-related assessment criteria.
- Utilize USA Staffing and other HR systems to manage recruitment actions.
- Respond to applicant and management inquiries, resolving issues related to hiring processes.
- Advise on non-competitive hiring authorities including VRA, Schedule A, and 30% Disabled Veteran programs.
Human Resources Assistant Full Time 40hrs
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, Indiana
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Analyzing staffing, hiring, pre-employment, employment, and other Human Resources -related processes, and recommending strategies to streamline workflows and establish more effective relationships with respective organizations.
- Reviewed and analyzed Human Resources processes, operating procedures, and systems to recommend and implement more efficient practices.
- Devised workflows to enhance and manage critical human and system-based Human Resources processes.
- Assisting users in identifying, defining, describing, and documenting the features, functions, and attributes of the fundamental Human Resources processes that constitute the business operation.
- Established framework to understand customer needs and objectives, providing regular feedback and assessing customer service within Human Resources.
Parent Adult Educator/ HRD/HR Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Schools Full Time 40hrs
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Established and maintained relationships between parents, students, staff, and community members through seminars and workshops.
- Supported new employee onboarding and benefits orientation to facilitate smooth transitions.
- Researched federal and agency policies related to recruitment to provide management with advisory services.
- Conducted audits and special projects to gather data aimed at improving staffing operations.
- Consulted with management to identify recruitment needs and develop effective strategies.
- Performed job analyses to identify major duties and competencies for applicant evaluation.
- Collaborated with principal to enhance community involvement through programs and fundraisers.
- Created and distributed newsletters to keep parents and community informed about school activities.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN12-2017
Skills
- Talent acquisition and recruitment strategies
- Candidate sourcing and job analysis
- Compliance auditing and eligibility review
- Collaboration with hiring authorities
- Federal service recruitment and placement
- Job analysis and assessment development
- HR policy interpretation (Title 5, Title 38)
- Merit system principles compliance
- Employee and management advisory services
- Staffing operations and workforce planning
- Data analysis and reporting
- Customer service and conflict resolution
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist Full Time 40hrs
Veterans Health Administration VHA
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Assistant Full Time 40hrs
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
04.2022 - 01.2023
Parent Adult Educator/ HRD/HR Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Schools Full Time 40hrs
08.2011 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Indiana State University