SHALITA LEE
Allentown,PA
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Ocean Spray Cranberries
Breinigsville, PA
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Adhered to federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over 200 employees.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Human Resources Manager
Klockner Pentaplast
Rural Retreat, VA
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Oversee two (2) manufacturing facilities (Rural Retreat, VA and Beaver, WV)
- Responsible for planning, development, implementation and budgeting of all Human Resources related functions including Employee Relations, Payroll, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Training and Organizational Development, Recruiting and Retention and other Projects for multi-state locations
- Provide day to day performance management guidance to management in assigned departments and make recommendations on all employee relations issues (i.e
- Progressive discipline, investigations, etc.) while confirming with all applicable laws and regulations
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning and other related functions
- Responsible for identifying, planning and executing needs for training, performance, educational objectives and enhance employee development
- Review current incentive programs to promote good attendance and safe working practices
- Work in partnership with Site Manager and Production Managers to create, implement, and manage improved HR strategies, services and programs to drive reduction in turnover by
- Initiated successful workforce planning, job realignment, employee involvement and or recognition
- Realigned compensation programs and benefits to help reduce turnover rates
- Created and implemented “Skill Block” Matrix program to drive performance improvement
- Developed and taught Leadership Classes onsite for New Manager and Supervisor to improve accountability of Management staff
- Develops, recommends, implements and ensures compliance with personnel policies and procedures
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze results to look for trends in reason employees have left company
- Responsible for processing multi plant payroll for 200+ employees on weekly and monthly basis.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Human Resources Manager
LG Hausys America, Inc
Adairsville, GA
05.2008 - 07.2017
- Oversee four (4) manufacturing facilities
- Monitor HR tracking systems such as head count, applicant tracking, EEO/AA reporting to ensure accuracy as well as consistency and compliance with all state and federal laws
- Helped to improve image of company within community by being active in community relations and supporting Business/Education partnerships
- Responsible for development of employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance while building high associate moral
- Responsible for key talent and management development including consulting with organization’s leaders regarding team development and personal/professional development of associates
- Provide leadership in development of sustainable high performance/high commitment workforce
- Day-to-day associate relations including problem solving, counseling, coaching, fact-finding investigations, etc
- Point of contact for site employee questions and guidance regarding HR processes, including employee relations, orientation, benefits, terminations, promotions, HR programs/policies, etc
- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Be visible presence to all employees on production floor at all Plants to ensure that HR is obtaining and addressing current issues
- Coordinate and assist in all recruitment-related activities including, but not limited to; posting/communicating open positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, updating job descriptions, etc
- Established programs and direction to create trust between management and associates that lead to reduction in turnover rates
- Identify and implement internal and external training needs and facilitating employee’s development
- Implement and maintain Skill Block Program (performance evaluations) which leads to lower turnover rates and better morale
- Consult and advise leadership team of all HR related issues
- Responsible for processing multi plant payroll for 200+ employees on biweekly basis
- Responsible for processing payroll for 100+ temporaries on weekly basis
- Manage all benefits for multi plants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, STD, LTD, FSA, Legal Shield, 1800MD and 401K plans
- Manage all Workers’ Compensation Claims for multiple plants
- Managed computerized time system card system and responsible for reviewing weekly timecards for accuracy
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Racemark International, LLC
Calhoun, GA
01.2006 - 03.2008
- General office duties included but not limited to front office customer service, answering phones, filing, faxing, mail sorting and distribution and ordering office supplies
- Provided direct support to Director of Human Resources, Upper Management Staff, and visiting Executives’ as well as maintaining adequate level of administrative support to all internal employees
- Scheduled and maintained appointments for Director of Human Resources
- Organized details of special events, travel arrangements, corporate itineraries and agendas
- Processed monthly expense reports reflecting supporting documents and detailed explanations
- Established and maintained Human Resources related employee files reflecting salary increases, deductions, garnishments, benefits, payroll exceptions with high level of confidentiality for 100+ employees’ and temporaries on weekly and bi-weekly basis
- Performed additional Human Resources duties which included but was not limited to benefits administrations, new hire orientations, resume screening and job posting, claims trouble shooting, safety committee implementations and handbook policy updates
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
- Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Family and Consumer Sciences
Berry College
Rome, GA12.1997
ASSOCIATES - Retail Marketing
Jefferson State Junior College
12.1992
Skills
- Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Products, Success Factors, ADP and Workday
- Good Organizational and Human Relation Skills
- Team Player, Self-Motivated
- Goal Oriented, Self-Starter
- Reliable, Resourceful with ability to manage numerous task
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Compensation and benefits
- Recruitment/Talent Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Ocean Spray Cranberries
08.2020 - 04.2022
Human Resources Manager
Klockner Pentaplast
08.2017 - 08.2020
Human Resources Manager
LG Hausys America, Inc
05.2008 - 07.2017
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Racemark International, LLC
01.2006 - 03.2008
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Family and Consumer Sciences
Berry College
ASSOCIATES - Retail Marketing
Jefferson State Junior College
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