Victoria Bavington
Meridian,MS
Summary
Skilled Human Resources Specialist with background in managing comprehensive HR tasks, including recruitment and employee relations. Possess strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to effectively address and improve workplace dynamics. Implemented innovative staff development programs that significantly enhanced team performance and productivity. Adapt at navigating complex HR software systems to streamline administrative processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Specialist
Holland America Line
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - Current
- Executed various HR responsibilities such as onboarding, employee transfers, seniority modifications, layoffs, and organizational restructuring to support company goals. Proficiently utilized myHR Oracle HCM for streamlining compensation processes.
- Had primary responsibility for carrying out initial I-9 verifications, managing reverification audits, and being the main contact for all field personnel's questions relating to I-9.
- Played a pivotal role as the primary contributor in daily data integrity audits, ensuring the accuracy of critical HR data essential for feeding into key HR systems supporting employee payroll and benefits
- Utilized Oracle HCM to streamline sensitive HR data changes, while developing and implementing strategies and initiatives to achieve optimal results aligned with business objectives.
- Resolved legal, compensation, benefits, and employee relation inquiries from employees and external teams.
Human Resource Specialist (Temporary)
Collabera Talent Solutions Company
Seattle, WA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Hire as a full-time employee for Holland America Line after serving as a temporary employee for Collabera.
Human Resource Generalist Intern
Skookum Contracting Services
Bremerton, WA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted new employee onboarding activities such as preparing orientation materials, administering benefits paperwork, and coordinating department introductions.
- Served as a key collaborator with top-level management in the revision of more than 10 company policies and procedures, facilitating cohesive team operations throughout all branches.
- Monitored compliance with internal policies by auditing personnel files periodically.
- Collaborated with HR Partners to complete discrimination investigations, ensuring compliance with company policies of zero tolerance.
Deployability Coordinator
US Navy
Bremerton WA, WA
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Optimized staffing efficiency through prompt handling, processing, and tracking of service members with limiting health conditions. Effectively managed digital databases to reflect employee status accurately while protecting personal information privacy. Maintained detailed records for personnel enrolled in medical or maternity programs.
- Effectively coordinated the accommodation needs of over 175 pregnant employees while managing job placements, as well as administered 100 maternity leave periods in accordance with company guidelines.
- Sustained seamless coordination with Support Personnel Department to guarantee accurate and prompt separation and maternity pay allowances. Additionally, prioritized the provision of proper compensation and necessary accommodations for over 400 medically restricted employees.
- Streamlined communication channels and mitigated conflicts arising from employee relations between upper management and employees.
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed scheduling and supervision of work center tasks for a 40+ employee workforce, ensuring compliance with legal labor directives when assigning duties.
- Achieved a 25% increase in promotion rate by conducting thorough performance evaluations and delivering impactful performance reviews for over 50 employees.
Crew Member
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
06.2014 - 05.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2022
Skills
- Onboarding and Orientation
- HRIS Systems
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Training and Development
- Communication
- Decision-Making Skills
- Employee Onboarding
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Customer Relations
- Data Evaluation
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources Certifications, PHR, September 2022
- Organizational Performance Improvement Certifications, Olympic College, June 2021
- Leadership and Human Relations Certifications, Olympic College, June 2021
Timeline
Human Resource Specialist
Holland America Line
11.2021 - Current
Human Resource Specialist (Temporary)
Collabera Talent Solutions Company
07.2021 - 11.2021
Human Resource Generalist Intern
Skookum Contracting Services
03.2021 - 07.2021
Deployability Coordinator
US Navy
05.2019 - 03.2021
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy
10.2017 - 05.2019
Crew Member
US Navy
06.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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