Patty Bedell, Mba, Phr, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Multiple Locations

Pensacola, Florida, Us

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the human resources department in conjunction with the Director of HR and Vice President, Atlanta Operations for a 230+ employee distributorship with seven locations. Provide leadership and assist with developing and administering human resources plans, policies and procedures; create HR department goals and objectives; manage the recruitment and selection processes; manage the Company's compensation and benefits program; provide guidance on employee relations and matters of corrective action; and perform the day to day tasks to ensure a successful HR operation for the Company.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the human resources department for a 650+ employee traffic control company. Provide leadership and assist with developing and administering human resources plans, policies and procedures. Manage a team of five. Plan and organize the activities and actions of the HR department; create HR department goals and objectives; manage the recruitment and selection processes; oversee compensation and benefits administration; oversee the administration of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance throughout the organization; and provide guidance on employee relations and matters of corrective action.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for the development and implementation of firm-wide human resources programs. Led a team of four. Provided leadership in the areas of recruiting, employee relations, retention, benefits, compensation, staff development and compliance with federal and state laws. Responsibilities included managing and developing HR and administrative staff, interviewing, updating employee handbook as needed, conducting career development and performance improvement meetings, completing benchmark surveys, conducting upward feedback surveys, managing the Firm’s 401(k) plan and other HR related projects and responsibilities. Served on the S&H University and Staff Development committees.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the human resources function of the Firm. Led a human resources team of three. Provided leadership in the areas of retention, employee relations, compensation, benefits, policy and staff development. Insured the Firm’s compliance with federal and state laws. Oversaw all recruiting efforts for the Firm, including campus and experienced professionals. Served on the Recruiting, Staff Development and S&H University committees.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for all facets of Firm administration and recruiting. Duties included recruiting, interviewing, hiring, managing campus recruiting process including planning and hosting the Firm’s annual college leadership conference, managing HR and administrative staff, preparation of Firm budget, credit card reconciliation, completing benchmark surveys, renewing Firm licenses, managing 401(k) plan, planning company functions, responsible for firm projects and other related duties. Served on the Recruiting and S&H University committees (planned the Firm’s internal education curriculum).

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Assisted Chief Operating Officer with the day-to-day management of the Firm. Responsibilities included managing administrative staff, recruiting, vendor management, budget preparation, credit card reconciliation, managing 401(k) plan, planning firm functions, managing tax admin function including processing tax returns and other miscellaneous duties.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the day-to-day operations of the Firm. Worked closely with the Firm’s managing partner on firm-wide policy setting, problem solving and decision-making. Involvement in all phases of administration, human resources, finances, facilities and management of the Firm. Duties included budget preparation, supervising internal accounting function, performing controllership functions including approving expenditures, signing checks, monitoring cash flow, accounts receivable, reviewing payroll, acting as liaison with bank, recommending and implementing new policies, negotiating vendor contracts, managing facilities, supervising administrative staff, maintaining phone system, and responsible for firm related projects and other miscellaneous duties.

Involved in all facets of administration including finance, human resources, vendor management and company functions. Responsibilities included budget preparation, analyzing variances, interviewing, hiring, supervising employees, conducting annual reviews, recommending and implementing new policies and procedures, purchasing insurance policies and equipment, planning company functions and other miscellaneous duties.

Responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank account reconciliations. Managed employees, administered 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, responsible for firm related projects and other miscellaneous duties.

Responsible for filing documents into appropriate client files, updating library materials, firm errands and phone relief.

Mba, International Business

Bba, Marketing