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Tynia Cooper

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Successful Employee Relations and or Human Resource Generalist candidate with 5+ years of industry experience. With a deep understanding of employment law, cross functional organizational support, internal investigations and more. Selected to complete highly competitive HR Leadership Rotational Program to cultivate experiences in key HR functions throughout rotations in Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition Compensation and HR Generalist.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Generalist

TK Elevator
07.2023 - Current


  • HR partner supporting Finance Shared Service Center for over 300+ non-exempt employees
  • Provided guidance to supervisor, managers, directors on talent management, succession planning and performance improvement plans.
  • Managed change through open communication for addressing and investigating employee concerns, allowing for different opinions and publicizing new strategies.
  • Coached and educated management throughout organization on appropriate guidelines for maintaining legally-compliant workplace.
  • Managed process for American Disabilities (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and more.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and termination.

Human Resource Leadership Program

Travelers Insurance

Human Resource Generalist

Travelers Insurance
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted exit interviews with employee leaving organization to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement
  • Manage and resolve understaffing issues, employee disputes, employee termination and disciplinary procedures
  • Supported 4 client groups and senior business leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affect management and business decisions
  • Partner with our leave of absence team on managing employee short/long term disability cases.
  • Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.

Employee Relations Consultant

Travelers Insurance
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed caseload of 100+ employee ADA accommodations, leave of absence and return to work cases
  • Consulted on federal and local policies including FMLA, FLSA, and ADA
  • Partnered with investigations team and legal counsel on matter involving employee terminations, company policy violations code of ethics and conduct
  • Managed and conducted employee investigations cases including “Internal Disparate Resolutions “and more.
  • Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.

Human Resource Analyst

Cigna
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Developed and implemented full cycle diverse recruitment strategies, interview eligible applicants and managed hiring process
  • Managed sourcing strategy for diverse talent through conferences, careers fairs and on campus events
  • Recruited and hire 10 plus early career technology talent and 25 summer interns from historically black colleges and universities
  • Managed employee experience for specific leadership development program through incorporating diverse initiatives to maximize employee retention and development.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Villanova University
Villanova, PA
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
05.2018

Skills

  • Offer and pay equity analysis
  • Investigations
  • Change management
  • Confidentiality
  • Performance Management
  • Problem solving
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Project Management
  • Executive support
  • Trained in FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC

Timeline

Human Resource Generalist

TK Elevator
07.2023 - Current

Human Resource Generalist

Travelers Insurance
01.2022 - 07.2023

Employee Relations Consultant

Travelers Insurance
12.2019 - 01.2022

Human Resource Analyst

Cigna
05.2018 - 11.2019

Human Resource Leadership Program

Travelers Insurance

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Villanova University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Eastern Connecticut State University
Tynia Cooper