Vicki Searles
Orient
Summary
HR professional with solid track record in managing diverse HR responsibilities, fostering collaborative work environment, and driving strategic HR initiatives. Recognized for ability to adapt to changing organizational needs and deliver results. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Mode Therapeutic Massage
08.2022 - Current
- Manage daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Establish a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations through regular audits and updates of policies or procedures as needed.
- Set strategic goals and monitor progress, adjusting tactics to meet changing market conditions.
Training Supervisor
Geodis Logistics - Starbucks Start-up Account
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Led and coordinated operational training programs for start-up logistics site.
- Created and implemented comprehensive training plans.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using performance metrics.
- Customized training content to meet evolving objectives.
- Monitored trainee progress to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Compiled reports for senior leadership and collaborated with management to identify training needs and improve onboarding processes.
- Supervised team of floor trainers, ensuring performance coaching and resolution to employee issues.
- Conducted regular skills audits to identify areas for further development, proactively addressing potential performance issues before they impacted productivity.
Human Resources Generalist
Geodis Logistics - Birkenstock Start-up Account
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed all human resources functions for high-volume logistics environment.
- Managed recruitment processes, streamlining candidate selection and onboarding procedures.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Developed and maintained employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Collaborated with management to implement performance evaluation systems, fostering organizational growth and development.
- Conducted employee engagement surveys, analyzing feedback to drive initiatives for improved workplace culture.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding benefits and policies, providing timely support and guidance.
- Assisted in developing HR policies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
Human Capital Management (HCM) Manager
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
11.2013 - 08.2021
- Administered human resources programs for state agency.
- Interpreted and provided technical advice to management regarding collective bargaining agreements.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to determine workforce planning needs.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Managed new employee onboarding and orientation training.
- Coordinated agency's labor relations activities (i.e., monitored and advised management on all employee and labor relations activities; and maintained comprehensive knowledge of SEIU 1199 and OCSEA collective bargaining agreements).
- Coordinated agency's benefits programs (i.e., advised employees on healthcare benefits; updated employee benefit elections; and administered open enrollment).
- Managed payroll and timekeeping per applicable bargaining agreement to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Coordinated agency's drug free workplace and testing program.
Administrative Professional 4
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
04.2009 - 11.2013
- On behalf of the Chief Legal Counsel, managed administrative case flow for the agency (i.e., maintained administrative case docket; prepared pleadings; ensured compliance with statutory compliance mandated by ORC Chapter 119. administrative hearing process).
- Prepared Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, Board Orders, Cease and Desist Orders, and Settlement Agreements.
- Prepared official records for appeal.
- Managed Board of Pharmacy licensee probation program and ensured licensee probation violations were escalated for review.
- Provided technical advice to streamline processes.
Education
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Columbus School of Medical Massage
Columbus, OH07-2022
Associate of Applied Business - Legal Assisting
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH12-2008
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- HRIS systems
- Records management
- Employee relations
- Talent acquisition
- Performance evaluation
- Strategic sourcing
- High volume recruiting
- Applicant tracking systems
- Training and onboarding
Awards and Recognition
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
July 2016 - President’s Award Recipient
Selected by professional peers to receive the 2016 President’s Award in recognition of outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the Board of Pharmacy.
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
September 2021 - Honored in Official Board Minutes
Formally recognized and memorialized in the official Board of Pharmacy minutes for 12 years of exemplary service and performance.
Timeline
Training Supervisor
Geodis Logistics - Starbucks Start-up Account
08.2023 - 10.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Geodis Logistics - Birkenstock Start-up Account
10.2022 - 07.2023
Small Business Owner
Mode Therapeutic Massage
08.2022 - Current
Human Capital Management (HCM) Manager
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
11.2013 - 08.2021
Administrative Professional 4
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
04.2009 - 11.2013
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Columbus School of Medical Massage
Associate of Applied Business - Legal Assisting
Shawnee State University
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