Tenikia Smith
Human Resources
Jacksonville,FL
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
GE Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Spearheaded successful recruitment campaigns, attracting top-tier talent to fill key company positions.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the workplace by initiating targeted training programs and implementing inclusive hiring practices.
- Reduced time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 150-employee company.
Human Resources Business Partner
ThredUp
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for quicker, more efficient candidate selection.
- Reduced employee turnover rates with targeted retention strategies and support systems.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs, improving employees'' skills and productivity.
- Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within the HR department, optimizing budget utilization.
- Actively monitored industry trends and best practices to maintain cutting-edge HR strategies.
- Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Fostered strong relationships with external partners such as universities and employment agencies for enhanced networking opportunities.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
Amazon
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Improved employee retention by developing and implementing effective onboarding and orientation programs.
- Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees.
- Streamlined HR processes for efficiency, simplifying paperwork procedures and enhancing the overall employee experience.
- Reduced recruitment costs by establishing strategic partnerships with local universities for targeted talent acquisition.
- Collaborated with legal counsel on employment law issues, reducing potential liabilities for the organization.
- Mediated employee disputes to find mutually beneficial resolutions while maintaining positive relationships between parties involved.
- Facilitated annual performance reviews that offered constructive feedback, setting goals for professional growth and development among staff members.
- Led special training courses such as yearly sexual harassment seminars.
- Developed strategies to increase employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Human Resources Generalist
MOHELA
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
- Managed talent acquisition process, resulting in improved candidate quality and faster time-to-fill ratios.
- Reduced employee turnover by creating a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting an inclusive workplace environment.
- Supported strategic workforce planning by conducting in-depth job analysis and developing job descriptions.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Actively participated in recruitment drives and job fairs representing company's values and vision while attracting qualified candidates.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
Education
Master of Arts - Management And Leadership
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO12.2017
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Leadership Development
- Succession Planning
- Performance Assessment
- Employee Relations
- Staff Management
- Employee Onboarding
- Compensation Structuring
- Job Analysis
- Talent management
- Talent Acquisition
- HR analytics
- Human Resource Management Software HRMS
Certification
- SPHR - Senior Human Resources Professional
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
GE Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
ThredUp
06.2021 - 12.2021
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
Amazon
08.2019 - 06.2021
Human Resources Generalist
MOHELA
09.2014 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Management And Leadership
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Lindenwood University
Similar Profiles
Khoa NguyenKhoa Nguyen
Customs Operational Leader at GE Power, GE Healthcare, GE RenewableCustoms Operational Leader at GE Power, GE Healthcare, GE Renewable
Germán HernándezGermán Hernández
Services Operations Leader - LATAM at GE HealthcareServices Operations Leader - LATAM at GE Healthcare
Rodney LambRodney Lamb
Technical Product Manager at GE HealthcareTechnical Product Manager at GE Healthcare
Richard BassRichard Bass
Field Service Engineer / FE Team Leader at GE HealthcareField Service Engineer / FE Team Leader at GE Healthcare
Sharonda PerrySharonda Perry
Contact Representative at Internal Revenue ServiceContact Representative at Internal Revenue Service