Valerie Henderson
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished HR professional candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management.Expertise in pre-employment screening and benefits administration, complemented by strong analytical thinking and interpersonal skills. Successfully enhanced hiring processes and improved employee satisfaction, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a dynamic approach to HR management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR. Specialist
Children's of Alabama Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- · Submit open staff nurse positions to company website
- · Review background check and drug screen results
- · Submit offers letters to chosen candidates
- · Hire candidates in applicant tracking system and submit hire letters
- · Add all new hire candidates to new orientation list and send out employee health information
- · Approved hired candidates in Infor system to generate employee number
- · Work and build relationships with Temp agencies when temp candidates are needed
- · Conducted the process of bring in over 30 temp nurses to fill in as needed
- · Cancel and extend temp contracts as needed
- · Process temp new hire paperwork to meet compliance standards
- · Review entered and approved temp employee timesheet in Shiftwise
- · Review and approve timesheet invoices
- · Ensure smooth communication with management and employees and timely resolution to their inquires
- · Complete new hire documents during orientation
- Enter employee achievement/award information in Infor system
HR. Coordinator
Books-A-Million
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Handled recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Compiled and monitored data for employee records and personnel documents to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Supported managers in addressing employee concerns, fostering positive workplace relationships.
- Complied with labor laws and regulations while managing payroll functions efficiently.
- Led recruitment efforts to attract top talent in a competitive job market.
- Conducted employee relations investigations and entered finding into Navex Ethicpoints system
- Complete I-9 verification and submit E-verify documents
HR. Onboarding and Training Team Member
American Red Cross
02.2021 - 01.2022
- · Manage, review and update new applicant information in tracking system
- · Schedule applicants for interviews
- · Interview applicants and review job descriptions and duties for position
- · Approve and Assign applicants in positions
- · Provide training information pertaining to position
- · Provide support to new applicants
- · Assign new applicant to supervisors
- · Input relevant notes into applicant tracking system
- · Attend departmental meetings to discuss any open volunteer opportunity and filling challenges or team projects
Program Coordinator
UAB Transportation Department
04.2015 - 12.2021
- · Maintain and update department databases, files, and records
- · Prepare quarterly billing statements for vendors
- · Train and supervise work study students
- · Process end of day balances for next day deposit
- · Set up payroll deduction and issue refunds using Hr. ACT Deducting in Oracle
- · Pull report using Report View
- · Attend hospital new employee orientation register employee for parking
- · Make one-cards using data ID works system
- · Serve as Department Liaison
- · Assist employees and student with signing up with ADA accommodations
- · Gather and interpret data from reports using Report Viewer
- · Enter Applications into T2 Flex System
- · Receive and dispatch Para-Transit using automated system
- · Attend on campus events and provide professional information presentations on signing up for parking
- · Enter and approve time in Kronos
- · Verify Housing assignment using Mercury housing system
- · Verify Student account charges using Banner
- · Push information intoT2 system using CHEF
UAB Police Dispatcher
UAB Police Department
08.2008 - 04.2015
- · Receive and Dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls
- · Prioritize calls and dispatch units accordingly based on assigned sectors
- · Monitor security cameras and alarm systems
- · Retrieve information from state and national computer network
- · Attend Training Classes
- · Certified by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center
- Provided crowd control during large events, ensuring public safety and maintaining order.
- Handled sensitive situations with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while collecting necessary information from callers for effective intervention.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to provide support to those involved in emergencies or traumatic events.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Improved communication between officers and dispatchers through regular training sessions on radio etiquette.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data entry, ensuring all incident reports were complete and uptodate.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration
Miles College
Fairfield, AL05.2003
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Recruiting
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Employee Relations
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Onboarding
- Benefits Administration
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
Affiliations
- BINHR
Certification
APHR
SHRM-CP
Timeline
HR. Specialist
Children's of Alabama Hospital
01.2023 - Current
HR. Onboarding and Training Team Member
American Red Cross
02.2021 - 01.2022
HR. Coordinator
Books-A-Million
01.2021 - 01.2023
Program Coordinator
UAB Transportation Department
04.2015 - 12.2021
UAB Police Dispatcher
UAB Police Department
08.2008 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration
Miles College
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