Leona Durden Email & Phone Number

Decatur, Georgia

* Works closely with the Workforce Development Director to ensure personnel functions conform to all applicable regulatory requirements. * Coordinates daily human resource management and human resource development activities.* Administration of employee benefits and compensation* Manages the recruitment and selection process* Oversees job classifications.

Warner Robins, GA - Airforce Base

• Works closely with the Human Resources Director in ensuring that personnel functions conform to all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of human resource Staff for the purpose of ensuring all appropriate procedures and deadlines are met effectively and efficiently.
• Ensures effective and appropriate policies and procedures are followed (e.g. processing of personnel actions, including new hires, transfers, promotions, termination, and completion of applicable reports) for the.
• Coordinates employee orientation and other on boarding procedures for the purpose of ensuring employees are knowledgeable of company policies as well as completion of forms.
• Monitors a wide variety of human resource processes (e.g. placement, transfer, separation, verifying employment, orientation, contracts, compensation schedule, FMLA, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to company.
• Participates in meetings that involve a range of issues (e.g. personnel actions, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies/vendors, inter-department needs, etc.) for the purpose of developing.

Greater Atlanta Area

Smyrna, GA

• Responsible for recruiting, orienting, benefits administration, employee relations, and training of 50 -75 employees.
• Managed and implemented all aspects of staff performance, performance evaluation, mediation of staff conflicts and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Responsible for all aspects of program management through Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); created and implemented policies and procedures on Human Resources and Health & Safety.
• Member of the Executive Leadership Team to assist with strategic planning and organizational development of the organization.
• Supervised staff of 5
• Implemented HRIS, HIPPA, and Recognition Programs.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Responsible for recruiting, orienting, and training of 75 – 100 employees.
• Oversaw all aspects of staff performance, performance evaluation, mediation of staff conflicts and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Processed payroll for 75 - 100 employees
• Administrator of benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time.
• Responsible for all aspects of program management through Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); created and implemented policies and procedures on Human Resources.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local government regulations to include Medicaid.

Stockbridge, GA

• Oversaw day to day operations managing a staff of 7 employees.
• Responsibilities include administrative, billing, personnel, and payroll.
• Responsible for negotiating, completing and submission of all contracts.
• Maintained compliance with Health Department and Franchisee.
• Oversaw inventory and purchases for 15 stores (multi-unit).
• Customer Service inquiries.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

• Assisted with establishing and enforcing the vision of this non-profit organization.
• Recruiting and supervising office staff, while maintaining a productive relationship with the Board of Directors and Funders.
• Served as the liaison to the board and funders, and assisted with creating a fundraising plan that ensured sustainability; managed organizational finances/budgets.
• Upgraded and implemented an appropriate system of policies and procedures, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Supervised 1 employee
• Oversaw administrative and operational accounting services to include grant management, payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing.

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General