Malaika Jones Email & Phone Number

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Us

Peachtree City, Georgia, Us

•Develops and oversees the effective execution and administration of all corporate processes that support the selection, acquisition, management, and retention of talent. Serves as liaison between hiring managers, HR, agencies, search firms and candidates.•Develops programs, process, and tools for effective problem resolutions to mitigate risk to the enterprise and encourage a positive working environment.•Oversees and monitors communications to ensure all constituencies are served and properly informed of all matters related to business and employment including matters of policy, compliance, work practices, performance, legal and internal controls. •Supports the make/buy talent strategies across the organization by partnering with functional leaders to identify current talent, talent gaps and develops plans with managers to address short- and long-term needs. •Champions a tolerant & inclusive workplace with proper level of sensitivity to all parties during problem resolution, misconduct, policy violations, complaints & allegations to de-escalate and treat all involved humanely regardless of outcome. •Ensures legal and corporate compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; updating policies & procedures and representing the organization at hearings.•Manages and oversees the efficiency of the performance review process and works to improve the quality and method for maximum positive impact. Of all employees.•Works cooperatively with the People Operations section in HR to assure that underlying Health, Compensation, HCM systems and the Talent portions of Human Resources are in alignment.

•Developed and implemented the Performance Management process impacting over 600 employees which included determining leadership competencies based on organizational goals, administering the performance appraisal process, leading calibration sessions and developing succession plans for critical roles. •Collaborate with Leadership Development team to design leading edge curriculum solutions to identify talent gaps and opportunities to close them.•Design, develop, manage and facilitate innovative and effective learning solutions around leadership, on-boarding and hiring. •Serve as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies that result in attracting and retaining qualified employees for open positions.

Creates and maintains an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity and competitive advantage in support of the company's diversity and inclusion strategic plan.•Prepares reports and recommendations on how to improve hiring processes, increase employee retention rates and identify employees who should be considered for advancement.•Develops employment interview processes, interview questions and other relevant materials that can be used to effectively identify the best candidates for jobs and ensure consistency.•Reviews hiring and retention data to determine how effective the company is at integrating and retaining qualified employees.•Assists with sourcing, interviewing, and filling exempt and non-exempt positions and developing new strategies and programs to attract talent and increase talent pipeline.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

•Provide HR Generalist support for the start up of Home Depot’s first Direct Fulfillment building as well as the secondary annex buildings with over 300 hourly and over 60 salaried associates. •Provide Employee Relations support including, LOA, Accommodations, Investigations, and all other associate issues and concerns.•Created and executed a career development process for associates which includes Training and Development classes as well as regularly coaching associates through a development plan.•Constantly surveying the pulse of the organization through the analysis of compliance reporting in order to determine trends and opportunities for associate engagement.•Implement HR processes and procedures as well as develop and create a culture conducive to the Home Depot Values by driving associate engagement.•Organize and facilitate Town halls and ensure that all items are addressed to promote positive associate relations.•Conduct New Hire Orientation for all leadership as well as hourly associates. Ensured that they are trained on all MHE equipment and Safety standards.•Partner with leadership and coach them on handling associate questions, and assist them in adhering to company policies and employment law while resolving issues.•Perform HR Operations which include overseeing the attendance processes including tracking in Kronos and resolving attendance issues from correction up to termination.•Organize and facilitate the entire hourly performance management process to include writing reviews, round tables and delivery of reviews in a timely manner.•Regularly develop communications for leadership team as well as hourly associates regarding any new initiatives and program implementation.•Analyze organizational structure, staff needs, and training opportunities as well as accurately address them through realignment or restructure.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

•Training and implementation of existing and new HR Programs and HR Processes.•Develop, coordinate and execute various Associate Engagement activities such as Recognition Programs and Celebrations.•Serve as the link between leadership and employees by handling questions, interpreting policies in order to resolve work related issues. •Counsel and assist managers with various associate relations issues, conduct investigations, assist with DOL hearings and facilitate the appropriate actions.•Analyze organizational structure, staff needs, training opportunities and accurately address them. •Responsible for the daily HR activities such as job postings, onboarding, system transactions and exit interviews.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Oversaw the applicant flow desk for the hiring events at the Greenfield Distribution Centers which resulted in the achievement of 85% - 100% hiring goals for the facility. -Executed the complete on-boarding and assimilation of all new General Managers and their teams by scheduling appropriate leadership meetings and attaining all necessary equipment.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Recruited and staffed for non-exempt positions which included job posting, reviewing of resumes, phone screens, interviews and on-boarding of the associates. -Engaged leadership in the requirements for open positions in order to place the best associate. -Organized and Conducted training for Performance Management and New Hire Orientation.-Created HR scorecards and 4-blocks that measured turnover, diversity, job requisition time to fill, and major HR projects.