James K. Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Fl, Us

New York, New York, Us

Arcadia, Wi, Us

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Consult with line managers, providing HR guidance and interpretation of policies when appropriate. Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Maintain knowledge of all key HR tools, systems, and processes, including Workday, Salesforce, ADP, and other related HR processes and tools. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Responsible for providing best in class HR analytical insights with ad-hoc reporting and analysis upon request.

New York, Us

Served as a project lead on key initiatives derived from Vice President & Directors of Operations. Developed project plans with identifiable critical path, task dependencies, risk and issue mitigation processes, and major milestones; managed the approved plans and schedules, ensuring successful completion within scope, budget, time, and quality parameters. Drove timely decision making onproject issues, ensuring impact to critical path & key performance indicators (KPI) are clear to all stakeholders. Fostered strong partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and sponsors. Maximized the adoption and ownership of change amongst all stakeholders by utilizing strategic communication channels & change management methodologies.

New York, Us

High Point, Nc, Us

Utilized persuasive speaking skills to secure permission of respondents to participate in surveys focused on local, regional, and statewide issues; input data into computer information system for retrieval by Director.

Planned events in the greater High Point community, recruited volunteers to work at voting polls, and canvassed neighborhoods encouraging citizens to vote.

Incorporated interpersonal communication skills to develop relationships with non-profit organizations, with the intent of identifying volunteer staffing needs. Promoted such opportunities to High Point University students.