Deborah Gilliam Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.• Develops and implements departmental budget. • Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.• Performs other duties as required.

•Work collaboratively with executive management, line managers, HR team, and other stakeholders to build a culture of excellence and innovation. •Manage employee relations issues for headquarters including coordinating and engaging with field office-based HR staff. In conjunction with legal department and global counsel ensure compliance with U.S. and international labor laws, supporting audits as necessary.•Provide tools and guidelines to support and implement policies and procedures, domestic and employment agreements, development of HRIS, benefit summaries and compensation guidelines; Maintain a high-quality central HR function, including appropriate technology, systems and tools, including the use of metrics and people data to inform key decisions.•Manage the recruiting, selection process, and on-boarding processes. Work with management to ensure the selection of the right candidates for all positions.•In consultation with the legal department, resolve complex employee relations issues (such as harassment and discrimination allegations) in a balanced, fair, and objective manner, using appropriate counseling, investigative, intervention and mediation techniques.•Lead development and execution of employee engagement and retention strategies, plans, and initiatives including the design and implementation of a training, mentoring and professional development and succession plans.•Manage the performance management process and facilitate improvement of performance management systems and training for domestic staff.•Manage compensation and benefits administration, including 401(K).•Manage employee welfare, wellness and health programs for domestic staff, employee safety and provide guidance and support to domestic staff.•Manage small HR and recruitment team in US and provide functional leadership to international staff with HR responsibilities.•Other HR related tasks and initiatives as may be assigned from time to time.

Arlington, Tx, Us

Responsible for management of human resources department within a chemical manufacturing company with 5 including California site locations.•Developed corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation٫ benefits٫ health and safety etc.•Lead HR initiatives to support the business to manage the Covid-19 crisis: cost cut initiatives, organizational effectiveness, engaging and motivating initiatives.•Company culture integration and values deployment on a workforce of 125, roll-out of HR Processes with particular focus on Performance Appraisal, Talent Review, Succession Planning, training, and development.•Responsible for end-to-end management of all Human Resources activities. Prepared Benefit plan offerings to provide value to employees and provide overall cost savings to the organization, while remaining competitive compared to market trends.•Handled terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures•Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication•Monitored adherence to internal policies and legal standards.•Assisted leadership in Conduct annual performance appraisals and seminars while providing conflict resolution and management/employee benefit coordination for employee population of over 125.•Effectively coordinated with brokers/vendors resolving employee claim issues.•Handled difficult individual employee issues, tactful, delicate, and successful while gaining trust of colleagues throughout company.•Responsible for all aspects of prospective employee interview and hiring process.•Oversaw the processing and managing of company payroll for over 125 employees using ADP payroll software.•Served on the Senior Executive Team; worked closely with the President to control budgets, headcount and plan for future business needs.

Responsible for management of human resources, payroll, receptionist, and facilities staff within a manufacturing facility with 3 including Mexico site locations. •Recruited to build HR Infrastructure for the company. Built and nurtured strong, cohesive Teams in HR and Recruiting Departments which fostered a trusting and approachable corporate culture (4-13 direct reports over the years)•Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.•Conducted annual performance appraisals and seminars while providing conflict resolution and management/employee benefit coordination for employee population of over 75.•Direct responsibility for implementation and administration for entire employee benefit system, including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, FMLA, COBRA, and Worker’s Compensation disability insurance programs.•Effectively coordinated with brokers/vendors to resolve employee claim issues.•Developed and streamlined HR systems and procedures, providing greater efficiency.•Recognized for tactful, delicate, and successful handling of difficult individual employee issues, gaining trust of colleagues throughout company.•Responsible for all aspects of prospective employee interview and hiring process.•Oversaw the processing and managing of company multi-state payroll for over 75 employees using ADP, Paycom, Paycor, Paychex and Netchex payroll software.•Worked with company attorney on immigration issues, ensuring efficient and timely documentation handling for current and future employees.•Collaboratively working with C-Suite and senior executives on complex merger and acquisition and integration; organizational changes.

Responsible for management of human resources, payroll, receptionist and facilities staff within a manufacturing facility. • Recruited to build HR Infrastructure for the company. • Conducted annual performance appraisals and seminars while providing conflict resolution and management/employee benefit coordination for employee population of over 70. • Direct responsibility for implementation and administration for entire employee benefit system, including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, FMLA, COBRA, and Worker’s Compensation disability insurance programs. • Effectively coordinated with brokers/vendors to resolve employee claim issues. • Developed and streamlined HR systems and procedures, providing greater efficiency. • Recognized for tactful, delicate and successful handling of difficult individual employee issues, gaining trust of colleagues throughout company. • Responsible for all aspects of prospective employee interview and hiring process. • Oversaw the processing and managing of company payroll using ADP, Paycom, Paychex and Netchex payroll software. • Worked with company attorney on immigration issues, ensuring efficient and timely documentation handling for current and future employees. • Part of EC Leadership Team as one of the key decision-makers in the company.

Responsible for management of human resources, payroll, receptionist and environmental health and safety staff within a steel manufacturing facility with 2 Texas site locations. •Conducted annual performance appraisals and seminars while providing conflict resolution and management/employee benefit coordination for employee population of over 350.•Direct responsibility for implementation and administration for entire employee benefit system, including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, FMLA, COBRA, and Worker’s Compensation disability insurance programs.•Effectively coordinated with brokers/vendors to resolve employee claim issues.•Developed and streamlined HR systems and procedures, providing greater efficiency.•Recognized for tactful, delicate, and successful handling of difficult individual employee issues, gaining trust of colleagues throughout company.•Responsible for all aspects of prospective employee interview and hiring process.•Reviewed and updated policies as needed; processed time and attendance in Epicor and payroll in open 4 payroll system. •Worked with company attorney on immigration issues, ensuring efficient and timely documentation handling for current and future employees.•Served as internal leadership coach within a matrix organization, fostering a culture that supported intra-and inter-organizational relationships to maximize morale•Executive Leadership Team as one of the key decision-makers in the company.

Carrollton, Tx, Us

Responsible for recruiting talent and secession planning for beauty products organization.•Developed and executed recruitment strategy and initiatives to attract the best talent.•Lead the selection process to fill open positions by identifying hiring needs of the organization. •Maintained recruitment networks through community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, internet sites, industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and social media; notified various temporary services when temporary Associates were needed. •Reviewed and approved invoices from temporary services. •Worked with company Attorney on International visa transfers.•Collected and maintained required US employment eligibility documentation. •Facilitated Associate’s new hire orientation, providing details on benefits, policies, and procedures. Interpreted and administered applicable HR policies and procedures. •Provided advice and counsel to managers and associates on HR issues.•Facilitated performance management processes, including evaluations and succession planning. •Managed training and development initiatives. •Delivered monthly HR updates during various department’s monthly meetings. •Created HR communication for internal and external use. •Ensured compliance with federal and state laws, and regulations in all HR-related matters

Responsible for management of human resources, payroll, receptionist, and safety staff within a call center. •Conducted annual performance appraisals and seminars while providing conflict resolution and management/employee benefit coordination for employee population of over 1000.•Direct responsibility for implementation and administration for entire employee benefit system, including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, FMLA, COBRA, and Worker’s Compensation disability insurance programs.•Effectively coordinated with brokers/vendors to resolve employee claim issues.•Developed and streamlined HR systems and procedures, providing greater efficiency.•Recognized for tactful, delicate, and successful handling of difficult individual employee issues, gaining trust of colleagues throughout company.•Responsible for all aspects of prospective employee interview and hiring process.•Worked with company attorney on immigration issues, ensuring efficient and timely documentation handling for current and future employees.•Responded to all EEOC claims.

Managed call center weekly payroll processing cycles that produced in-house check runs supporting 500+ employees in multiple states.•Maintained employee database consisting of W-4 entry, direct deposit and wage garnishments.•Managed and verified employment and unemployment claims.•Processed employee changes in payroll system•Read, analyzed and interpreted payroll reports and payroll analysis as required.•Responded to common inquires or complaints from employees, third party providers, regulatory agencies, or members of management.

Managed non-union manufacturing facility HR department supporting 175+ employees in multiple states.•Administered and maintained local timekeeping, payroll, benefit systems, record and wage rules.•Managed full cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions.•Managed recruiting and staffing programs, new hire orientation, benefits enrollment, salary and performance reviews, disciplinary actions and termination in accordance with the company’s standardized policies.•Conducted monthly training for supervisors and managers for full legal compliance.•Conducted all employee relations investigations.•Processed payroll for hourly and salaried employees.•Managed and verified employment and unemployment claims.•Conducted unemployment hearings for company.•Processed FMLA leave for employees.•Processed employee changes in payroll system•Responded to common inquires or complaints from employees, third party providers, regulatory agencies, or members of management.•Developed and managed safety program for company.•Oversaw the company’s workers’ compensation activities, including monitoring active claims management, coordinated preparation of modified work plans and development of mandatory OSHA reporting requirements.