Sherry Watson Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee

Provide human resources support for the midwest territory with an employee population base of 350. Job duties include recruiting, talent acquisition, employee relations, EEO/AAP, training, force reduction administration, coaching and counseling, performance management, new employee orientation. Also responsible for interpretation of policy and procedures for KMBS, employment laws, benefits, and workers compensation.

Recruit, interview, recommend for hire, and process applicants for positions in the bank operations division. Coordinate and attend career fairs and participate in various outreach initiatives.Improved staffing needs in bank operations by hiring quality candidates, which helped reduce the employee turnover rate in areas that were significantly understaffed due to mergers and acquisitions.

Recruited, interviewed, and made hiring decisions for open positions in Tennessee. Interpreted labor contract and administered force reduction procedures to employees affected by downsizing and re-engineering efforts.Assist employees and management team in investigating and resolving employee relations issues. Worked independently to staff work maintenance center consisting of 80 employees within a three-month time frame. Assisted team members in staffing consolidated network center with a total of 300 employees.Conducted quarterly RIF (reduction in force) meetings to explain decisions and process to affected employees and managers. Led individual and group training sessions for managers detailing the RIF process and available options provided to affected employees. Conducted labor contract training to managers as related to staffing issues and placement procedures.Monitored company compliance of EEO/AAP and federal government standards. Investigated internal and external charges of non-compliance and recommended resolutions. Consulted with legal department regarding non-compliance issues, provided documentation as required, and served as company representative in legal proceedings.Reviewed for concurrence all staffing decisions involving exempt employees (new hires, lateral moves, promotions, demotions, separations). Maintained database of employee credentials and monitored career development program utilized in making staffing and promotional decisions.