Talicia Woodard
LaGrange,GA
Summary
Results-oriented human resources professional dedicated to supporting employers in recruitment, development, and retention efforts. Collaborative and proactive, excels at working closely with management teams to cultivate employee-centric cultures that foster positive morale and drive productivity. Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills. Motivated and positive individual committed to achieving organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
NA People Solutions Advisor
Kimberly-Clark
10.2024 - Current
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Documented support interactions for future reference.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Human Resources Coordinator
Kimberly-Clark
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1500-employee company.
Human Resources Coordinator
Interface, Inc.
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Human Resources Coordinator
Twin Cedars Youth & Family Services
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed recruitment and selection process for exempt and nonexempt employees and interns using standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures
- Coordinated employee annual Performance Appraisal agency wide
- Compiled and monitored data for employee records and personnel documents to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
Administrative Services Coordinator
Twin Cedars Youth & Family Services
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted Payroll & Benefits Coordinator regarding Worker's Compensation & FMLA reporting
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Acted as liaison with other departments and outside agencies
- Supported residential activities and functions through active planning and participation
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Developed and monitored office budget.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
Internet Marketing Specialist
Mike Patton Auto
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed a high volume of customer inquiries via inbound/outbound calls and emails in a professional manner
- Set appointments for prospective clients to meet with a member of the sales team
- Followed up with existing customers to confirm satisfaction and generate leads
Business Development Manager
Express Employment Professionals
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Conducted onboarding and orientation with new hires
- Developed and maintained a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates
- Informed applicant of job responsibilities, compensation, work schedules, working conditions, policies, safety procedures, and other information
- Dispatched qualified applicants to client organization and followed up with the client on employee performance
- Attended job fairs to promote Express, screen and interview candidates
- Performed administrative duties and projects as assigned
- Collaborated with payroll to ensure correct employee compensation
- Ensured compliance with internal and external policies and regulations
Quality Control Inspector
Sewon America
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Followed all safety rules and PPE requirements
- Knowledge of safety equipment to know what to wear during certain tasks to prevent safety issues
- Inspection of initial samples prior to release to the OEM
- Inspection of products at assigned station to quality standards, at the required frequency and time
- Immediately reported all non-conformities of quality, work standards and rules to the Quality Team Leader and Supervisor
- Documented all issues found in assigned station and the final disposition
- Practiced 5S in the assigned work area
- Kept the workstations, tools, and gauges clean and organized
- Followed all work orders given by Team Leader, Supervisor, and Management
Education
MBA - Business Management
Troy University
Troy, AL01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2022
Skills
- Policies implementation
- HRIS maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Affirmative action
- Compensation and benefits
- HR information systems
- Confidential document control
- Diversity and inclusion
- Recruitment strategies
Leadership Experience
- Junior Service League, Taste of Town Chair
- HYPE, Board Member
- AAEN, Operations Chair
Timeline
NA People Solutions Advisor
Kimberly-Clark
10.2024 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Kimberly-Clark
11.2022 - 10.2024
Human Resources Coordinator
Interface, Inc.
07.2021 - 11.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
Twin Cedars Youth & Family Services
03.2020 - 07.2021
Administrative Services Coordinator
Twin Cedars Youth & Family Services
08.2016 - 03.2020
Internet Marketing Specialist
Mike Patton Auto
08.2015 - 08.2016
Business Development Manager
Express Employment Professionals
07.2012 - 08.2015
Quality Control Inspector
Sewon America
08.2010 - 07.2012
MBA - Business Management
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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