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St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Pinellas County, Florida, United States

• Successfully screen and select 2,500 recruits to perform the Decennial Census Field operation. Schedule and organize hiring, on-boarding, training, and placement.
• Implement direction from upper management. Assist with developing and reviewing staffing plans. Work in teams to meet goals; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Direct overall human resource administration and payroll of the department. Lead and supervise 6-8 direct reports and their hiring and payroll activities.
• Performed time and attendance management activities using WebTA; processed payroll, requested leave and/or premium pay, corrected discrepancies.
• Advise department managers concerning hiring and retention of Veterans, ADA, and other protected groups. Assist managers in following employment policies and practices that avoid discrimination while supporting the.
• Use knowledge HR policies, procedures, and employee relations to ensure effectiveness; maintain confidentiality of personnel and issues; perform administration duties including responding to benefits and leave questions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Worked with disaster survivors to administer programs and facilitate recovery. Reviewed files and used oral communication skills to interview prospective participants.
• Performed time and attendance management activities using WebTA; processed payroll, requested leave and/or premium pay, corrected discrepancies.
• Followed HR policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Informed customers of available benefits. Dealt with clients of diverse backgrounds. Organized time and tasks to speak with large volume of customers on a daily basis.
• Prepared documents and reports. Used automated human resource systems, word processing, and other software – WebTA/Kronos, Aspect’s EmpowHR, MS Word and Excel.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Successfully managed assignments and priorities to ensure contract staffing was available for various jobs. Assisted management with HR responsibilities including coordinating interviews, maintaining recruitment files.
• Coached and monitored staff performance. Reported staff analysis to upper management, used analysis to set wages and salaries. Maintained confidentiality of staff salaries and bonuses.
• Developed and implemented training; trained and supervised team on customer service, payroll, recruitment, and general HR duties; led subordinates on policies and procedures.
• Used organization skills to manage office responsibilities; used multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines for various projects and reports.
• Processed invoices; reviewed for proper rates; processed 50-60 invoices per month.
• Developed request for proposals (RFP) for office equipment and service contracts. Established contract conditions and set criteria for contractors. Solicited RFP/RFQs.

Certificate, Project Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Liberal Arts/English Concentration

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