W. Regina Sims
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Proven HR professional with 11+ years of experience driving workforce excellence and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Adept at talent management, compliance, and utilizing HR metrics to inform data-driven decisions. Skilled in fostering relationships with key stakeholders, optimizing talent performance, and implementing innovative HR solutions to support workforce excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Benefits Consultant (Contract)
Cedar Fair
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted audits of benefits plans to ensure data integrity and compliance with ACA and disability requirements
- Facilitated program enhancements and managed vendor relationships contributing to improved employee benefits
- Conducted benchmarking to identify opportunities for enhancing competitive plan offerings and to increase wellness participation
- Worked closely with the Benefits team to address queries and escalations received from the corporate email inbox
HR Business Partner (Contract)
ElGi North America
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers in screening and coordinating hiring activities for assigned requisitions
- Aligned with managers of assigned business units to assist in the delivery of organizational business & workforce strategies
- Assisted in job evaluations and provided compensation recommendations to define appropriate pay levels
- Provided HR guidance to business leaders, conducted investigations into complex employee relations issues, and ensured compliance with HR policies
Human Resources Manager
Sermo Inc.
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Partnered with management to improve employee job performance through change initiatives, improve performance management practices, career development planning, employee relations efforts & other professional tasks
- Utilized data analytics to inform strategic workforce planning and identify key performance trends
- Built strong relationships with managers to support hiring, onboarding, and talent development
- Responsible for accurate processing of all employee actions from hire to termination
Senior HR Generalist (Contract)
Essentra Packaging
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided guidance on employee relations, fostering positive organizational change
- Directed training programs for HRIS upgrades, building technical competencies across teams
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations
- Collaborated on workplace safety initiatives and managing compliance with OSHA regulations
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Management and Strategy
Keller Graduate School of Management
Charlotte, NCBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDSkills
- Workforce Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- HR Metrics
- Analytics Reporting
- Payroll Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Leadership Support
- Policy Compliance
- Change Management
- HRIS
- Technology Utilization
- Conflict Resolution
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Development
- ADP workforce now
- Regulatory monitoring
- Human resources management
- Compensation analysis
- Employee benefits practices
- Open enrollment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compensation benchmarking
- Analytical skills
Websites
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Leadership to integrate a new HRIS system to help the business use technology in enhancing the people processes.
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, leveraging feedback to enhance retention and morale.
- Partnered with leadership to drive talent acquisition efforts, achieving 100% critical staffing levels.
- Managed the restructuring of US based operations to support the organization’s increased growth rate.
Professional Development
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Organizational Change
- Adaptive Leadership
Timeline
Senior Benefits Consultant (Contract)
Cedar Fair
03.2024 - 08.2024
HR Business Partner (Contract)
ElGi North America
03.2023 - 02.2024
Human Resources Manager
Sermo Inc.
02.2018 - 01.2023
Senior HR Generalist (Contract)
Essentra Packaging
11.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowie State University
Master of Business Administration - Business Management and Strategy
Keller Graduate School of Management
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