SYDNEY WOLFENBARGER
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Strategic senior human resource professional dedicated to increase organizational effectiveness through efficient use of technology, resource management, and relationship building. I am articulate, driven, and passionate with a proven ability to influence results. Highly efficient and well established in administrative environments that are fast-paced and challenging. I develop business solutions while motivating others to maximize their potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
SportsMedia Technology
Durham, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Introduced metrics-based performance management system with a heavy emphasis on operating results
- Spearheaded value-add employee recognition and awards programs
- Initiated successful workforce planning, job realignment, employee involvement, and team-building projects
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Maintained multi-state compliance, payroll and benefits for employees in various locations (including California) and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals.
Human Resource NCO
North Carolina National Guard
Washington, NC
07.2010 - 06.2022
- Assessed and aligned compensation packages to market to attract highly qualified applicants for organizational vacancies.
- Oversaw promotions and position changes and handled paperwork.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
- Double-checked combat readiness of soldiers.
- Implemented assessment systems to monitor soldier welfare.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training NCO's to coach and discipline soldiers.
Human Resource Director
TigerSwan
Apex, NC
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stake holders
- Oversee senior management and leadership planning, and establish a robust management succession planning
- Create and execute network headcount, talent acquisition and employee development strategies across international organization
- Interpret and apply understanding of corporate policy, employment law and other regulations to provide immediate advice, guidance or clarification for employee relations inquires.
- When needed, partner with in-country/out of country counseling interpretation of appropriate laws and policies and advise executive management accordingly.
- Oversee and administer employee benefits programs such as health insurance plans, life insurance, disability, employee incentive programs and 401(k) retirement plans
- Facilitates the process of candidate selection; job offer; background check; reference check; and candidate on-boarding details; determines salaries for new hires and ensures internal equity is maintained
- Develop and implement programs which foster sound employee relations, engagement, and career progression paths
- Provides day-to-day guidance to leadership on a variety of HR functions to include, policy interpretation and application; talent management and development; and organizational design consultation.
Human Resource Manager
Joint Force Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Perform advanced employee relations functions including support and counseling regarding personnel and job related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution
- Assist in the formulation of objectives for personnel policies & procedures and manpower goals
- Coached management teams on associate development, including performance management and disciplinary actions
- Conduct employee and supervisor training including benefits, policies and procedures and prevention of harassment and discrimination
- Handle workers compensation, first report of injury database and safety regulations process
- Interacted with employees regarding payroll and benefit questions
- Prepared and balanced period-end reports and reconciled issued payrolls to general ledger
- Anticipate and plan for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
East Carolina University
01.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
- Recruiting/Talent Acquisition
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Payroll Processing Benefits Administrator
- Employees Relations/Engagement Federal and State Compliance
- Employee Lifecycle
- Corporate Leadership Organizational Structure
- Statistical Data Analysis
Certification
- SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management certification
- Duke University - Human Resource Management
Timeline
MBA - Human Resource Management
Meredith College
01.2022 - Current
Human Resource Generalist
SportsMedia Technology
11.2021 - Current
Human Resource Director
TigerSwan
03.2020 - 10.2021
Human Resource Manager
Joint Force Headquarters
03.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
East Carolina University
01.2017 - 12.2019
Human Resource NCO
North Carolina National Guard
07.2010 - 06.2022
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