Tamara Norwood
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Experienced strategic HR partner with a proven track record of executing best practices to achieve organizational objectives. Cultivated a positive work environment, resulting in a remarkable 15% reduction in turnover and savings of $5,000 per entry-level new hire. Implemented an in-house full cycle recruiting process, reducing staffing agency billable hours from 200+ to less than 35 per month, leading to annual savings exceeding $350,000. Pioneered the introduction of an organizational performance review program that was widely embraced and adopted company-wide. Spearheaded the implementation of the first company safety program, reducing on-the-job injury rates by an impressive 25% and resulting in savings of $500,000. Demonstrated expertise in revising job descriptions across various levels and categories by actively engaging with staff through shadowing and interviews, ensuring accurate depiction of duties and required skills for each position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Sabic
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Aligned HR strategies with the business goals of their assigned department, providing strategic advice on employee relations, talent management, performance management, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and change management, while also acting as a liaison between the HR function and department leadership within SABIC
- Collaborating closely with department leaders to understand their business needs and develop tailored HR solutions to address those needs
- Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, proficient at cold calling and LinkedIn outreach
- Experience with various job interview formats Ability to coordinate with hiring managers and HR representatives
- Work with candidates to negotiate compensation packages and job offer
- Use data-driven strategies to identify talent gaps and address recruitment needs
- Monitored hiring metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies
- Addressing employee concerns, managing disciplinary actions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws
- Advising on compensation strategies, including salary adjustments, bonus structures, and benefits administration
- Facilitating change management initiatives, team building activities, and organizational restructuring projects
- Implementing strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, including surveys and feedback mechanisms
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 130+employees for Sabic.
Human Resource Generalist
Indrasoft Inc.
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Brought recruiting in-house and reduced turnover by 15%
- Maintained up-to-date employee information records in the HRIS system, ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Guided managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering community within the organization.
Human Resource Coordinator/Generalist
Luke Industries
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Recruited as the sole Human Resources representative for a growing management and staffing solutions organization
- Daily duties for both positions included:
- Maintain Human Resource files and ensures compliance with multi-state and federal regulations
- Perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, auditing and approving invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees
- Develop and maintain records for affirmative action program, maintains records, reports and logs to confirm to EEO regulations
- Conduct new employee orientations professional development programs
- Work with management with employee relations counseling
- Process employment verifications, E-Verify, I-9, Employee References
- Processed benefits enrollment, processing and reconciliation of monthly benefit invoices
- Closeout terminated employees, outplacement counseling and exit interviews
- Conduct employee background checks and obtain employee reference information
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) plan
- Processed leave of absence requests, FMLA requests, promotions, internal transfers, contractors and new hires
Government Travel Specialist
Adtrav Travel Management
03.2009 - 05.2013
- Booked air, hotel, domestic and international air and ground travel arrangements via calls, emails, and faxes for government contracts, offering outstanding customer service
- Project managed special events including research, budget adherence, scheduling, vendor selection, coordination and negotiation
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
GPA: 3.58
B.S. - Business Administration
- 3.8 GPA
Skills
- Effective Policy Implementation
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Workforce Data Analysis
- Candidate Sourcing
- Effective Recruitment Techniques
- Onboarding Process Optimization
- Employer Branding Strategy
- HRIS Administration
Hr Applications
- U-Attend
- People Strategy Ehcm
- Ultimate Software (UltiPro)
- ADP
- HireRight
- Success Factors
- SAP
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner - Sabic
11.2021 - 01.2025
Human Resource Generalist - Indrasoft Inc.
10.2016 - 09.2021
Human Resource Coordinator/Generalist - Luke Industries
06.2013 - 10.2016
Government Travel Specialist - Adtrav Travel Management
03.2009 - 05.2013
Columbia Southern University - Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Faulkner University - B.S., Business Administration
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