Joelle Edgeman, Msm, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Chesapeake, Virginia, Us

Lead, coordinate, plan, oversee and administer all facets of SCI's HR department processes and procedures.

Assisting Covenant Consulting to empower the globe through high-impact capacity building and training by posting positions, qualifying candidates, sourcing projects from their internal network, and providing human resource expertise. As of April 2023, providing support on an ad hoc basis only.

Suffolk, Va, Us

Government Contractor with employees in fifteen (15) states to include CA, CO and NV. • Coordinated new employee indoctrination with PEO partner, TriNet, ensuring employment benefits, payroll, policy review and other enrollment items were accurately completed• Used PayScale, CompAnalyst and open-source platforms such as BLS.gov and Indeed for market salary review, internal peer group analyses, and professional compensation plan development for BD and proposals• Supported a variety of candidate and employee-related actions and processes such as ensuring job postings were legally compliant, processing offers and separations, and reviewing compensation in accordance with organization’s policies, contracts, laws, and agreements• Wrote and/or updated a variety of key HR-related policies, documents, and procedures; ensured company e-Bulletin board was updated with required Federal and State postings• Briefed Executive leadership team weekly on operationally significant HRM/HCM activities• Provided guidance and leadership to employees, other departments, and Program Managers to assist with resolution of human resource and benefits questions, issues regarding transfers, employment, disciplinary/corrective actions, and promotions/pay changes• Tracked applicable contract Wage Determinations (WD) and ensured Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) employees received approved updates to Health & Welfare rates• Coordinated with SVP/CDO to provide annual review, analysis, and recommendations to President/CEO for new benefits year contribution strategy. Updated TriNet with final selections• Represented HR for ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1, 27001, and CMMI Level 3 Services certifications. Actively engaged in process improvement objectives and initiatives• Conducted confidential investigations for swift resolution of any issues that violated ISHPI’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policy as well as any other Federal and State rules and regulations

Suffolk, Virginia, Us

IT and cyber-focused Federal Contractor (~70 employees; www.commandposttech.com) with contracts in Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Florida, Nevada. • Established HR Department Standard Operating Procedures • Conducted salary research for business operations proposals • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws • Established and maintained department records and reports • Participated in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings as needed • Recommended innovative approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed • Developed, recommended, and implemented personnel policies and procedures; prepared and maintained handbook on policies and procedures • Performed benefits administration to include annual re-evaluation of insurance programs & policies for cost-effectiveness, information activities program and cash flow • Implemented and updated the compensation program; rewrote job descriptions as necessary; conducted annual salary surveys; monitor and track the performance evaluation program • Supervised one IT Recruiter who recruited for open billets as well as built a database of qualified candidates for future openings

Portsmouth, Va, Us

• Partnered with Executives and Operations Team on matters such as staffing, bench strength and promotion considerations, employee discipline, and office “pulse” during corporate changes; Worked with CEO on performance management and HR/Recruiting budget• Designated as Quality Manager during the process to become ISO 9001:2015 certified in 2016 • Full life cycle recruiting efforts for federal contracts and corporate positions; includes partnering with Hiring Managers, writing job descriptions, posting requisitions to iCIMS Now applicant tracking system and state job boards, and actively sourcing for candidates on various online platforms • Prepared, maintained, wrote, and reviewed new and established policies, reports, forms, and other data and publish to SharePoint as needed. Updated forms and policies. Prepared and submitted required annual reports (EEO-1, VETS-4212 and Affirmative Action Plan)• Sole point of contact for benefits vendor; partnered with representative to be up-to-date and compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reviewing annual benefit options to determine best value, and submitting timely updates and enrollments• Proposed personnel actions consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local laws as well as regulations from other applicable agencies (OFCCP, FLSA, OSHA, VA DOL, etc.)

Mooresville, Nc, Us

• Championed and provided service to an average of 155 in-store associates by anticipating and promptly handling HR issues through firm, fair and consistent application of Lowe’s policies, management practices and federal and state legal requirements. Maintained a store turnover rate less than the regional average• Anticipated talent needs and addressed them through proactive and effective recruiting, selection, staffing and training. Regularly attended college career fairs and WorkSource career events; established a qualified candidate pool for both seasonal hiring and regular headcount requirements• Partnered with Store Manager in succession planning to identify and develop potential bench strength for supervisory and management positions, resulting in several promotions across multiple departments • Confidentially conducted investigations, maintained hard copy and electronic employee files (PeopleSoft, Genesis – Staffworks), and ensured weekly payroll was completed accurately• Posted, tracked, and organized internal job-openings with Kenexa online system, interviewed candidates and conducted new-hire orientations ranging in size from one to fifteen• Assisted associates with various issues such as accommodation requests, benefits questions, conflict resolution, FMLA and Personal Leaves of Absences, and training needs

Norfolk, Va, Us

-Retired after 22 years total Active and Reserve service.-Tracked training for 33 reserve maintenance personnel.-Submited award recommendations and write performance evaluations.-Ensured monthly administrative functions were completed.-Mentored and trained subordinates and Junior Officers.

Albany, New York, Us

-Participated in diverse areas of human resources including recruiting, staffing, training, and employment law compliance.-Played a key role in recruiting candidates, conducting pre-employment interviews, completing background checks, determining staffing needs for clients, and handling payroll functions.-Completed weekly payroll in PeopleSoft for over 180 external employees.-Counseled, disciplined, and released external employees as needed.-Supervised and trained a staff of 4 employees in daily job responsibilities.-Developed and evaluated job analyses for various client companies.-Prepared and utilized new employee orientation guides.-Increased sales by 72% and improved client retention levels within a saturated market.-Managed all operational matters within the office including business administration, records management, and marketing.

Master Of Science, Management; Human Resources Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts, Organizational Leadership