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Flowood, Mississippi, United States

Canton, Mississippi, United States

• Implemented and refined organizational procedures to enhance efficiency, overseeing the comprehensive management of personnel files and employment-related documentation.• Provided strategic policy advice to management, facilitating necessary organizational changes.• Innovated application processes, leading to a marked improvement in the caliber of interview candidates.• Led professional development programs for over 30 supervisors and managers, enhancing leadership skills across the organization.• Conducted staffing needs assessments, successfully recruiting and onboarding 50+ new hires.• Ensured meticulous accuracy in the management and audit of employee personnel, medical, and I-9 records within ADP.• Facilitated over 75 disciplinary and coaching sessions, promoting a culture of progressive discipline and positive morale.• Decreased staff absenteeism by 25% through strategic morale-boosting initiatives.• Directed a team of four HR professionals, driving HR initiatives and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Raymond, Mississippi, United States

• Strategically recruited, onboarded, and retained top talent to fulfill organizational staffing needs efficiently.• Collaborated closely with management to assess workforce requirements and optimize applicant sourcing strategies.• Coordinated and executed interviews for a variety of roles, from hourly positions to staff levels, ensuring a fit for both parties.• Implemented pre-employment screenings and background checks to maintain high hiring standards.• Led comprehensive employee orientation and onboarding programs to foster a welcoming and informative start for new hires.• Actively participated in employer branding initiatives and outreach programs to bolster company reputation and attract top talent.• Cultivated and maintained partnerships with educational institutions, enhancing recruitment efforts through career fairs and networking events.• Identified and recommended high-potential employees for promotions and career development opportunities, supporting talent retention.• Utilized HR analytics to derive actionable insights, informing strategic HR decisions and practices.• Managed and updated employee records with precision using the HRIS platform (ADP), ensuring data integrity and compliance.• Administered HR policies and procedures, ensuring organizational consistency and legal compliance.• Partnered with local management to address a range of employment issues, from performance management to employee grievances, enhancing workplace harmony.• Coordinated the management of FMLA leave, ensuring compliance and employee support.• Collaborated with the HR Manager to navigate complex employee relations issues, including coaching, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, investigations, and terminations.

Madison, Mississippi, United States

• Participated in conflict management, resolved concerns, and conducted investigations. Also led performance management and corrective actions.• Supported employee involvement and recognition activities and events.• Facilitated positive employee relations activities.• Assisted with HR Policy Development and administration, including enforcement, education, and interpretation to ensure fair and consistent employee treatment.• Coordinated job bidding and transfers, including conducting interviews.• Maintained employee files, records, and correspondence in compliance with company policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. Was responsible for the utilization of temporary staffing and workforce stability.• Produced required, requested, and monthly reports as needed.• Conducted recruiting, new hire orientation, exit interviews, and handled issues and conducted investigations of personnel issues. Ensured compliance with company policies and procedure. state and federal laws and regulations within the constraints of annual training and education budgets.• Communicated frequently with internal and occasionally with external contacts on various issues.

Canton, Mississippi

• Maintain the relationship between customer and employee(approx.900)• Facilitate the process to acquire temporary staff and ensure orders are filled • Inputs daily updates in the employee management system• Ensure that all employees are paid and answer all questions regarding payroll• Manage and track employee attendance • Maintain and file employee documentation in compliance to standard operating procedures• Responds to employee relation issues and proactively works with customer to recommend resolution• Facilitates and provides orientation to new hire associates• Train supervisors on the company timekeeping system, timecards, UPT, attendance codes, and FMLA• Interpret company policies and procedures and assist associates/supervisors with understanding them • Ensure that customer adheres to any restrictions given by medical to the employee• Conduct, prepare, and review documentation for scheduled unemployment hearings• Perform exit interviews and analyze data for attrition countermeasures and improvement• Assist the customer to coordinate employee recognition programs to help create a positive environment• Support annual benefit plan renewal process and open enrollment • Researched and provided successful union avoidance

Canton, Ms

• Perform diversified duties within the Human Resources Department including new employee processing and orientation, insurance administration, employee communications, activities and monitoring processing of wage increases in a timely manner• Responsible for employment function including processing-Verify I-9’s, and new employee orientation • Administration of employee benefits, 401K, and FMLA• Assist all employees with inquiries concerning employee benefits, insurance, employment and other concerns• Prepare business correspondence and reports through the use of various computer applications• Set-up and maintain employee personnel files and medical files• Coordinate, maintain, and track employee attendance• Process and Track Leave of Absences for employees• Initiate via e-mail notification of the performance evaluations

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Sociology

Master Of Arts - Ma, 3.78

Master Of Arts - Ma

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master Of Arts - Ma