Debra Byrd Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Sc

Provide guidance to human resource liaisons and university management personnel regarding classification, compensation, human resource transactions, and position description and job requisition online system. Ensure consistent compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Analyze position descriptions for approval of classification/compensation action requests and FLSA status determinations. Using applicable data sources, complete equity reviews, report findings, and recommend solutions. Approve job requisitions by comparing with PDs. Suggest changes to PDs or requisitions or develop supplemental questions when appropriate. Review, verify, and process various human resource transactions. Review hire above minimum requests for approval. Serve as university Tuition Assistance Program coordinator. Participate in business work flow, data management, and system processes analysis.

Columbia, Sc

Administered the departmental level HR programs for 500+ employees including employment, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee relations, workers' compensation, data management, information analysis, professional development, employee communications, HR compliance, and policy and procedure development. Provided guidance to management and supervisory personnel regarding most areas of human resources listed. Served as department's primary liaison with the Division of Human Resources and the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs. Worked with leadership in developing strategic and workforce planning initiatives aimed at aligning human resource and departmental goals with university goals. Anticipated human resource needs and developed strategies aimed at developing/managing human assets and enhancing overall productivity. Reviewed and recommended internal policies and procedures. Performed extensive data analysis to inform leadership decisions. Developed and provided measurement tools and reports. Provided presentations and briefings on human resource overviews, issues, and programs. Supervised processing of human resource transactions.

Greenville, Sc

On-site HR Director regarding all HR related operational and strategic matters including benefits, classification & compensation, EEO & Title Nine Officer, employee relations, ADA compliance, HR policy & procedure development & interpretation, annual goals, RIF & VSP plans, HRIS data, leave, reporting, orientation, payroll, records, recruitment, staff development, teacher certification, temporary employee contracts, workers' compensation, & workforce planning. Temporary employee life cycling. International adjunct faculty member recruiting. Liaison with SCDE HR office. Student Accounting Associate including financial aid, matriculation & room/key deposits & refunds. School Policy & Procedure Manual Coordinator incl. the review & writing of school policy, presentation of policy to board members for approval, & distribution of policy manuals & updates. Employee Activity Committee Chair including event planning & implementation. Public Relations team member including media contacts, alumni development, event planning, and data management. Supervisor of school reception desk.

Columbia, Sc

Managed employment and classification/compensation programs. Ensured consistent compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Served as liaison with BCBD Office of State Human Resources and Budget Office. Provided regulatory advice and technical assistance to deputy superintendents and office directors in regards to classification, compensation, employment, temporary grant, international hiring, and recruitment. Developed and administered career paths and succession plans. Compiled and reported salary survey data. Provided organizational assistance and classification studies. Supervised processing of human resource transactions for approximately 1,100 employees. Approved position classification and hire above minimum requests with 99% approval rate from State HR. Served as agency Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Developed and submitted affirmative action plan and Report to the General Assembly. Ensured the continuance of the recruitment and application data and tracking systems. Developed and conducted HR training. Assisted with developing HR short and long term goals. Developed processes and forms for providing higher level and efficient human resource functions. Edited human resource policy and procedures.

Columbia, Sc

Prepared for agency leadership the salary survey/agency retention presentation in PowerPoint and Excel. Developed, reported, and summarized an agency retention study/analysis. Conducted a salary survey/equity review for approximately 2,500 FTE positions across 13 states, 1 federal agency, all SC counties and school districts, larger SC municipalities, and approximately 100 private sector companies with a 65% return rate. Approximately 2,000 employees received a salary increase. Performed career ladder classification studies. Contributed to the IT/HR team for development of better system processes including data usage and reporting.

Columbia, Sc

Coordinated classification and compensation programs including classification and hire above minimum approvals. Performed equity reviews. Researched, implemented, and administered professional and administrative support career ladders for 700+ employees. Reviewed, verified, and processed human resources transactions. Served as liaison with Payroll. Conducted FLSA audits. Provided new supervisor and new employee training. Provided the data management and reporting for the agency affirmative action plan. Developed and maintained other management information systems and analysis. Developed and conducted HR presentations to agency executive staff and management personnel. Mapped HR processes for Malcolm Baldridge criteria. Developed, tracked, reported, and completed quarterly and annual individual HR goals following Malcolm Baldridge guidelines.