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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

* Oversee Plant HR Operations for 250 employees* Effectively develop and utilize appropriate recruitment metrics (cycle time, turnover, time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost per hire, attrition and accession rates, development, etc.) and tracking mechanisms to improve efficiency, measure results, impact, and cost-effectiveness of recruitment efforts.* Lead and manage effectively within a manufacturing and distribution environment while fostering a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.* Conduct face-to-face Stay and Exit interviews that develop more effective training programs while assessing the health of the company culture.* Partner with Senior Level Leadership policies and procedures manual covering issues including attendance, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy, and benefits information.* Provide recruitment counsel and guidance in the areas of employment law, strategic and emerging staffing trends, building organizational talent pools, compensation, job skills/attributes, recruitment strategies, staffing plans, and interviewing/assessments.* Establish SOP’s and process development for organization

St Louis, Mo, Us

* Responsible for the full cycle recruitment and selection process (this includes managing multiple job requisitions, posting and managing jobs on career sites, screening, qualifying, interviewing, participating in career fairs and securing contract labor).* Accurately processing payroll for hourly & salaried staff ( to include payroll deductions, timesheet reconciliation and time/attendance tracking).* Participates in the onboarding and off boarding process (conducts new hire orientation, training, terminations, exit interviews).* Provide oversight of new hire administrative process (insures that all appropriate paperwork is completed timely and in its entirety).* Provides HR reporting and support on employee relations, performance management, progressive discipline, compliance and interpretation of policies and procedures.* Ensures consistent application of company policies/procedures and compliance with all federal and state laws regulating the employment relationship as well as company expectations.* Represent company in handling unemployment claims as needed.* Support benefits administration by conducting benefits orientation, responding to benefits questions and assisting with the annual enrollment process.* Responsible for timely and accurately updating all employment data in the HRIS system.* Facilitates monthly HR events and meetings.* Respond to inquiries/communicates effectively with location personnel with excellent customer service.* Analyze and suggest process improvements for current HR programs/processes.* Provide summary report updates as scheduled and as requested to leadership for worker’s compensation, terminations, commissions, LOAs, and compliance.* Manage FMLA, personal leave, short-term and long-term disability program. Assist with employee inquiries and paperwork.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

* Supervise, train, and develop Accounts Payable specialists to achieve maximum performance at high rates of accuracy and productivity on a daily basis.* Coordinate the audit, test, and review of branch input samples and communicated finding to upper management, managed month end close procedures, 1099, and year end audit responsibilities. * Provide overall leadership to the AP department to endure all deadlines are met and customer issues are resolved within a timely manner according to company’s policies* Reconcile vendor accounts and review vendor statements, respond to and resolve any inquires in regards to vendor payment discrepancies and disputes.

* Facilitated all recruitment efforts: application and assessment screening, background check, employment verification, in-store training. Participated in various career fairs to enhance recruitment efforts.* Managed the complete new hire on-boarding and orientation process * Partnered with Sales Team and Store Managers to design and administer team member relations programs to support the Firestone culture.* Supervised the daily operations of the Stores Fulfillment Team who were responsible for the processing of customers’ service tickets.* Inspired and motivated teammates to succeed, established a rapport to create trusting relationships, and facilitated focus groups in order to obtain information on employee concerns and innovative ideas.* Facilitated training on a variety of employee relations topics including performance management, the performance improvement and corrective action processes, harassment, EEO regulations and other related Employee Relations topics.* Provided support and coordination of ongoing talent management processes including report creation, data analysis, team member data updates and maintenance in the management review system while also creating tools to facilitate planning discussions.

* Manages store operations, including sales strategy, business planning and development, and customer satisfaction results. * Executes local merchandising, advertising and promotion of tire & auto products and services. * Produces monthly sales volume of $120,000, increasing revenue 20% over prior year sales. * Handles employee compensation and benefits, training, coaching and development; leading to improved employee performance and retention. * Designated "Store of the Month" in the 1st and 2nd quarters of 2011.* Oversaw current process for hiring hourly production employees to include internal, external and temporary employees.* Recruit, interview and select candidates for nonexempt production position.* Assist management with employment related issues such as hiring, employee relations, departmental reorganizations, and discipline.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

* Assisted with the establishment of an in-house employee training system that addressed company training needs including training needs assessment, new employee orientation, and management development. * Handled day to day general office administration and all tasks related to office maintenance as the acting gate keeper to various vendors.* Worked with the Human Resources Generalists and assist in ensuring HR policies and procedures are appropriately aligned with departmental goals, objectives and culture.* Conducted HR training and/or assisted in the implementation of human resources initiatives or projects, i.e. Department Manager Training modules, Re-certification, Performance Management, etc.* Led and maintained the new hire process including receiving applications and resumes, providing written offer letters, reviewing and editing employee agreements, screening employees through E-Verify, and completing all new hire paperwork in accordance with company policy. * Managed third party benefit administration including 401k, Medical and other insurance benefits and ensured accurate information had been communicated to our payroll service providers.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Human Resources Management And Services

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Bachelor Of Business Administration, Business Management

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