Tamika Colquitte
Dacula,GA
Summary
Decisive Human Resources Representative performs highly responsible personnel management duties requiring advanced personnel skills and techniques in major functional areas of HR. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various operating units to effectively accomplish recruitment, employee records, benefits and management development and training tasks. Consistently exercises initiative and independent judgment and skilled at building and managing interpersonal relationships at all levels to objectively coach employees through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Representative
Williams Sonoma, Inc
03.2022 - Current
- HR professional with a proven track record of spearheading staffing initiatives to enhance retention and reduce turnover, achieving a notable 47% decrease within 12 months
- Conducted recruitment activities, and efficiently managed Compensation and Benefits for 200 + employees
- Received a rapid promotion within the 1st 6 months within the company due to strategic execution and planning
- Dedicated to employee development, implementing training programs to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with functional experts in HR to optimize and shape programs for needs of client groups.
- Collaborated with local, state and federal agencies to secure hiring and training assistance.
- Responded to employee inquiries, questions and complaints and guided and directed employee relations issues to support workforce analysis, performance management and other core HR functions.
- Operated as key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders to promote HR practices and strategies and enable delivery of specific, measurable business goals.
- Spearheaded recruiting activities by representing company at job fairs, drafting offer letters, initiating background checks and conducting orientations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained employee files and delivered tracking system to identify trends and issues and processes
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved employee engagement by implementing creative ideas involving leadership in monthly inclusive activities for employees in the building.
Claims Representative
Sam’s Club
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Experienced leader adept at directing all facets of facility operations, ensuring asset protection, inventory control, and superior customer service
- Skilled in driving profit and sales growth through strategic initiatives and effective management practices
- Proficient in financial management and budget adherence
- Diligent in ensuring compliance with company and legal regulations, mitigating risk, while maintaining high standards.
- Collaborated with internal departments and external vendors to resolve claims.
- Reviewed outstanding requests and redirected workloads to complete projects on time.
- Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
Operational Management
Sam’s Club
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Seasoned professional in driving financial performance
- Proficient in building operational knowledge and skills to support overall efficiency and effectiveness
- Dedicated to enhancing the quality of production and attentive service to effective problem resolutions.
- Oversaw talent recruitment and onboarding of new hires through operational management
- Engaged in complex data analytics, quality assurance and database management to quantify and substantiate observations and lend credence to proposed operational enhancements.
- Increased operational efficiency and accuracy by implementing improved records management systems.
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards, and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
- Engaged and fostered cross-functional relationships to promote barrier reduction and silo elimination approach to operational management.
- Supported management team for general administrative support.
Education
BBA - Business
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2025
Associate Degree in Business Administration - undefined
Lanier Technical College
01.2022
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Payroll Administration
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Management
- Employee Relations
- Background Checks
- New employee onboarding
- Recruitment Strategies
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Exit Interviews
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Retention
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets to review current trends and implement an organizational plan to enhance communication between leadership and employees.
- Nominated for a prestigious award called People First. Was the only representative from HR to be recognized in facility.
- Achieved recognition through effectively creating and implementing a staffing analysis that lowered turnover which was at an all time high of 70% to 28% in 12 months.
Timeline
Human Resources Representative
Williams Sonoma, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Claims Representative
Sam’s Club
01.2016 - 01.2022
Operational Management
Sam’s Club
01.2009 - 01.2016
BBA - Business
Columbus State University
Associate Degree in Business Administration - undefined
Lanier Technical College
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