Human resources manager with solid skills in HR administration, policy and procedure development, traditional and electronic recruiting, hiring, training, employee relations, corporate communications, contract management, and affirmative action.

* Capable leader / motivator with record of success managing personnel and projects in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.

* Solid knowledge of state and federal employment / unemployment laws, EEOC, ADA, and OSHA regulations.

* Proactive manager with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

* Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and HRIS systems.

*** Special Projects

* Authored employee handbooks for three companies.

* Implemented custom HRIS system to coordinate resource allocation and staff scheduling.

* Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and initiatives that improved customer relations and dramatically reduced staff turnover.

*** Experience

WEST REHAB – West Creek, Mississippi
Human Resources Manager (1998-2005)
Directed and managed staffing for 22 separate facilities. Recruited, hired, and trained staff. Supervised five staffing coordinators and handled all HR management functions.

* Successfully improved company profits through effective management of human resources.

* Conducted interviews, screened applicants, and provided new hire orientations.

ADVO STAFFING – West Hanson, Mississippi
Onsite Coordinator / Partnership Manager (1994-1998)
Managed operations and supervised staff at three locations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 24 on-site coordinators. Functioned as primary liaison between client companies and upper management. Assisted with contract negotiation and recruiting.

* Managed contract staff programs at individual client sites.

* Sourced and placed personnel through in-house recruiters, advertisements, traditional / Internet recruiting, and job fairs.

* Oversaw benefits enrollment, payroll, performance appraisals, employee relations, contractor terminations, exit interviewing, recognition programs, co-employment issues, and safety audits.

* Managed personnel records (225+ employees).

RTF SECURITY SERVICES – Seattle, Washington
Site Supervisor (1983-1990)
Managed personnel functions. Screened applicants, conducted initial interviews, and made hiring recommendations. Prepared performance appraisals and maintained employee records. Led on-the-job training sessions, utilizing state-of-the-art testing methods.

Human Resource Generalist / Intern (1980-1983)
Organized personnel records for Affirmative Action tracking.

*** Education

WEST CREEK STATE UNIVERSITY – West Creek, Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (1979)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

* Equal Opportunity Law

* Sexual Harassment

* Internet Hiring

* Applicant Tracking Systems

* Dealing with Difficult People

* Dale Carnegie

* Leadership Skills

* HR Strategic Planning

*** Affiliations

Society of Human Resources Management

*** References

Provided on request.