Darren Mack Email & Phone Number

Gwinnett County Public Schools

- Designed evidence based HR policies and programs for the organization; maintain unemployment compensation database and conduct quarterly Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) reimbursement audits- Leveraged a network of contacts, including senior leaders, operational teams, staff, peers, and fostered positive relationship with DOL related to employee separation information.- Interface with district leadership, including principals, program managers, and human resources staffing directors to obtain information on claimants work history for use in unemployment hearings. - Serve as the district representative for all unemployment related matters and Department of Labor hearings and communications. - Ensure that district unemployment compensation and employment eligibility practices remain in compliance with federal, state, and local legislation. - Manage the I-9 (E-Verify) Employment Eligibility Verification process. - Coordinate with human resources staffing directors on employment eligibility issues that arise.- Counsel with employees to resolve complex employment verification issues.- Develop a method of recording and maintaining up-to-date employment verification records.- Manage employee fingerprinting, identification badge issuance process, and the annual criminal background check process for all existing employees through which 20% of the employee population completes the criminal background check process each year.- Ensure new employees complete necessary fingerprinting/criminal background checks in compliance with state and federal regulations and district policy, including substitutes, temporary employees, and contingent workers.- Report company unemployment data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and Employment Cost Index (ECI) reporting.

Gwinnett County Public Schools

- Mediate difficult interactions, escalating problems to higher level when warranted- Facilitate conflict resolution meetings- Research and reviewed request for employee salary/payroll adjustments- Verify payroll and Immigration Naturalization Service for substitutes and temporary employees- Update employee data personal and compensation data in PeopleSoft- Distributed and disseminate employment contracts; review contracts for accuracy- Audit employee personnel files answer inquiries regarding legal, health, and disciplinary matters

Gwinnett County Public SchoolsHuman Resources Coordinator

Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

•Guided system employee actions by researching developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures and guidelines for personnel.•Planned and conducted employee interviews and orientations to foster understanding and positive attitudes toward organizational goals and programs.•Mentored recruits regarding onboarding process and liaison between clients/subject matter experts for job placement. •Administered employee benefit programs and prepared and maintained personnel files. •Ensured organization was in compliance with employment regulations and instructions. •Maintained and updated employee handbook with latest changes. •Consulted with managers and supervisors as needed to resolve personnel issues. •Developed and conducted employee training programs. •Recruited, screened and interviewed candidates for different position within organization.

Naples Area, Italy

Organizational Personnel Manager (AFSOUTH, Naples Italy) Feb 2001 – Mar 2003•Participated in developing organizational goals, objectives, systems, and in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of the organization in relation to established goals. •Prepared job descriptions for all positions in assigned organization and conducted analysis to determine job classification according to Air Force regulations. •Investigated, documented incidents of organizational policy and procedure violations, and recommended corrective action to management. •Established and maintained organizational records and reports. Conducted administrative staff meetings and attended other meetings, as required.

Organizational Personnel Supervisor (Eglin Air Force Base, FL) Jul 1995 – Mar 2001•Advised management verbally and in writing, of organization policy regarding employment regulations, compensation, and employee benefits. •Documented organizational policies, benefits and personnel transactions such as promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and progressive discipline. •Developed and updated job descriptions as necessary; monitored annual performance appraisal program and conducted appraisal reviews as necessary.•Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.•Developed personal computer databases maintaining employee personnel files.

Mba, Business Administration

Master's in Business Administration

Bus Mgt, Business