Tammy Smith Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Palmetto, Fl

Coronavirus layoffPartnered with leaders and their teams to provide focused support in: coaching and performance management, employee relations, change management, identification of leaning and development needs, retention strategies and career developmentWorked with in house talent acquisition team and hiring managers to establish recruitment strategies that addressed hiring needs and assisted in the hiring process when neededManaged and resolved complex employee relations issues. Conducted effective, thorough and objective investigationsDiagnosed organizational issues, developed solutions and partnered with managers to implement action plansWorked with in-house Corporate Training and assigned business units to identify and facilitate training needs for business units. Participated in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Protected the company and mitigated risk by providing consultation, guidance and coaching on employee relations matters. Ensured adherence to company and HR policies, standards and procedures• Investigated employee concerns/issues as they arose by conducting interviews and gathering data. Then, based upon findings, made recommendations on addressing the concerns/issues.• Responsible for cyclical activities such as talent planning, compensation, performance management and employee engagement • Executed RIF processes ensuring skills assessments, manager readiness, business rationales and legal approval• Liaise with the Immigration Law Unit for processing of all work visas• Closely partnered with center of excellence (COE) colleagues (Recruiting, Compensation, Legal, Employee Relations) to achieve organizational and departmental goals• EO&T Lead for the exit interview reengineering initiative• Lead on the Tampa HR Rewards and Recognition Program

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Served as the initial point of contact for HR matters for employees at all levels• Coached managers on performance management discussions, employee relations issues, discipline matters, and promotion / transfer / termination discussions• Investigated matters as it pertained to discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence and other employee concerns by conducting interviews and conducting research. Based upon findings, made recommendations on next steps.• Identified, analyzed, created and facilitated HR training to employees at all levels • Represented the company at unemployment hearings• Lead Safety initiatives, training, meetings and activities• Assisted with worker compensation claims• Responded to HR inquiries and provide clarification on benefits, compensation, payroll and other HR related matters• Participated and oversaw the succession planning process • Reviewed and made determinations on accommodation request

Brandon, Florida

• Provided advice, guidance and counsel to all levels of management throughout North America regarding employee relations issues, including discipline, termination and performance management• Conducted investigations on all employee relations matters and made recommendations accordingly• Partnered with Security Managers, Safety Managers, inside Legal Counsel and Field Human Resources Representatives to resolve employee relations matters• Provided policy interpretation and implementation• Created and delivered departmental training• Represented the company at unemployment hearings

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Ensured employees were in compliance with company policies and procedures• Conducted investigations on allegations brought forth by leaders and/or employees• Provided guidance on coaching employees for success• Made recommendations on disciplinary actions if company violations occur• Developed and presented weekly articles on employment law, company policies and procedures• Facilitated Employment Law training for leaders • Conducted exit interviews• Assisted with unemployment claims• Assisted with workers’ compensation

Arlington, Va

• Provided guidance and made recommendations to management on EEO/Employee Relations issues.• Provided good faith investigations, reasonable conclusions and fair resolutions of issues.• Provided proactive training with respect to sexual harassment and discrimination.• Investigated and responded to EEOC complaints.• Mediated conflict between employees and/or management.