Dynamic HR professional with a strong track record of managing diverse human resources functions, including talent acquisition, recruitment, background verification, and employee relations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, consistently providing high-quality customer service. Proficient in utilizing HR technology to optimize administrative workflows, supported by in-depth knowledge of HR practices and systems.
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Citizenship: U.S.
Security Clearance: Secret.
Special Hiring Eligibility:
Reinstatement eligibility
30% Disabled Veteran
VEOA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
01.2025 - Current
Manage leave and benefits programs for over 1,700 employees (FMLA, PPL, VLTP, and Military).
Processed and tracked Personnel Actions Requests (PAR's) for actions such as promotions, LWOP-MIL, resignations, awards, return-to-duty, etc.
Delivered Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) reporting on workforce status, onboarding/offboarding metrics, and unpaid leave.
Maintained personnel records, and audited payroll data for compliance.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for leave policies and telework eligibility in accordance with agency regulations.
Supported onboarding and suitability via Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, background verifications, and Personnel Identity Verification (PIV)issuance.
Human Resources Specialist – Performance Manager
Department of Justice – Criminal Division
08.2023 - 01.2025
Oversaw USA Performance administration for 1,000 GS and 40 Senior Executive Service/Senior Level SES/SL employees.
Monitored recruitment pipelines, onboarding tasks, and compliance with pre-employment processes.
Created performance tracking reports for General Schedule (GS) and SES cycles and managed award eligibility reviews.
Entered performance ratings into web-based Entry, Processing Inquiry an Correction System (EPIC); coordinated rating cycles and award submissions.
Liaised with managers to support employee life cycle data accuracy and strategic reporting.
Management Analyst (HR Liaison), GS-0343-11
33rd Fighter Wing – Dept. of the Air Force
03.2021 - 08.2023
Advised on Title 5 recruitment strategies using USA Staffing, (Direct Hiring Authority) DHA, Schedule A, and 30% Vet.
Processed Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs) via Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) for a range of personnel actions including conversions and promotions.
Administered Defense Performance Management Appraisal Program (DPMAP) performance system and provided guidance on civilian awards processing.
Reviewed classification data for accuracy and Unit Manning Document (UMD) alignment; completed Table 30 and Position Description (PD) tool documents.
Coordinated full-cycle onboarding and suitability determination, including medical and fingerprinting processes.
Ensured compliance with I-9 and E-Verify and entered data into USA Staffing and Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS).
Conducted background check initiation via Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP); reviewed prior investigations and clearance eligibility.
Provided orientation briefings and executed TJO tracking, security clearance, and Entry on Duty (EOD)processing.
Accountant GS-0510-12
NAVFAC, Department of the Navy
02.2009 - 09.2014
Financial Management Career Intern Program – Completed a minimum of 1 year rotational assignments in Accounting, Payroll, Budget, and Human Resources:
Human Resources & Staffing Support
Supported HR functions including staffing, payroll, employee relations, and training program administration in compliance with OPM and DoD HR policies.
Drafted and posted internal vacancy announcements using automated recruitment systems, reviewed resumes, verified academic accreditation, and created certificates of eligible candidates.
Conducted payroll briefings ensuring accuracy and compliance. Processed personnel actions in DCPDS, including organizational realignments, cost code changes, and accessions.
Extracted and analyzed HR/payroll data using HRIS systems to create reports for decision-makers.
Payroll Operations & Compliance
Researched, analyzed, and resolved complex payroll discrepancies affecting over 1,500 GS and WG civilian employees using SLDCADA, DCPS, and LMSIS systems.
Executed corrective actions for labor rejects, resulting in a $10M cost reduction in FY2010.
Served as liaison for the Voluntary Leave Donor Program; processed applications and updated payroll and tax records.
Conducted payroll audits, entered remedy tickets for leave audits, garnishments, and tax issues in Remedy system.
Functioned as backup Payroll Administrator, managing Time & Attendance submissions and routine payroll transactions.
Accounting & Financial Management
Oversaw the Professional Reimbursement Program for NAVFAC Washington; processed license/certification reimbursements across Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) and General Fund (GF) accounts.
Entered invoices and funding documents (2275s/2276s) into DWAS, validated and certified funding availability.
Maintained and updated vendor data and obligation authority in Financial Information System (FIS); ensured compliance with NAVFAC Atlantic processing protocols.
Audited travel authorizations and vouchers in Defense Travel System (DTS), validating and correcting Line of Accounting (LOA) entries.
Performed daily internal audits and reconciliations of commitments, obligations, and expenditures in accordance with appropriations law and OMB A-11 guidance.
Generated and analyzed cost reports and financial summaries from Discoverer and other financial reporting tools.
Processed journal vouchers, cost adjustments, and chargebacks to correct erroneous transactions and ensure accounting accuracy.
Provided real-time funds status reports to support South Potomac Facility Engineering Command, facilitating proactive financial decision-making.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations & Affairs
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Kaiserslautern, Germany
06.2017
Skills
HR systems/HRIS: NFC, EPIC, DCPDS, MyBiz, HR Connect, INSIGHT, Business Objects (BO), and USA Staffing
Federal staffing and hiring authorities: DHA, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A, 30% vet, merit promotion
Performance management: USA Performance, DPMAP, PWP tracking, SES/SL performance cycles
Financial Program Specialist at U.S. Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of PrisonsFinancial Program Specialist at U.S. Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Correctional Systems Officer at Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of PrisonsCorrectional Systems Officer at Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Federal Correctional Officer at U.S. Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of PrisonsFederal Correctional Officer at U.S. Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons