As a highly skilled Human Resources professional with experience in project management and program coordination, I have developed expertise in business partnering and HR acumen. I possess a creative strategist's talent for motivating teams to achieve operational excellence and am well-versed in effective communication and relationship building. My proven track record of improving employee engagement and reducing attrition rates speaks to my demonstrated expertise in scope and time management.In my most recent role as a Disability and Leave Coordinator for Amazon, I administered leave requests and accommodations, navigating the complexities of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state and local leave laws. I maintained a current understanding of state and federal disability laws and policies, resulting in a 95% compliance rate with legal requirements. I advocated for Amazon Associates in need of workplace accommodations in alignment with ADA guidelines, company policy and standard work, and successfully provided accommodation services for new site launches and staffing changes, resulting in a 100% satisfaction rate among new employees and managers surveyed.As an HR Business Partner for Amazon, I was knowledgeable of HR laws and regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, EEO, ADA, and OSHA, and ensured compliance in all HR-related activities. I successfully trained and mentored new HR team members, resulting in an increase in team productivity by 20%. I partnered with leadership to develop a positive company culture, resulting in a 10% increase in employee retention rates.Overall, my experience has equipped me with a sound understanding of end-to-end recruitment, continuous improvement orientation, HR Information Systems (HRIS), business analysis, project planning, budget planning, strategic planning, vendor relationship, procurement and purchasing, process improvement, reporting, cross-functional leadership, team building, people management, complex communications, Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), OneNote, OnBase, Salesforce, HR sourcing, conflict management, CRM software, performance management, talent acquisition, creativity and communication, leadership and management, research and problem-solving.I am now seeking new opportunities to apply my skills and expertise, and I am open to new challenges and learning experiences. Please don't hesitate to contact me at smithshanequa@hotmail.com or visit my LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/shaysmith21225.