Alexia Robotham, MPA
Director, Human Resources Department at City of Opa-locka- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Miami-Dade County Developing Performance Measures
Miami-Dade CountyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Miami-Dade County Ethics Certification
Miami-Dade CountyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Miami-Dade County Know Your County Government
Miami-Dade CountyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Miami-Dade County Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard
Miami-Dade CountyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Miami-Dade County Recognizing Identity Theft Red Flags
Miami-Dade CountyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Miami-Dade County Security Awareness
Miami-Dade CountyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Miami-Dade County Service Excellence
Miami-Dade CountyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City of Opa-locka
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Human Resources Department
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May 2023 - Present
This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the administration and planning of complex human resources functions for the Department. This classification collaborates with senior leadership and city elected officials to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. This position plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human… Show more This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the administration and planning of complex human resources functions for the Department. This classification collaborates with senior leadership and city elected officials to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. This position plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs. Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system. Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management. Develops and implements departmental budget. Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff. Performs other duties as required. Show less This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the administration and planning of complex human resources functions for the Department. This classification collaborates with senior leadership and city elected officials to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. This position plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human… Show more This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the administration and planning of complex human resources functions for the Department. This classification collaborates with senior leadership and city elected officials to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. This position plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs. Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system. Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management. Develops and implements departmental budget. Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff. Performs other duties as required. Show less
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Miami-Dade County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2023
This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the administration and planning of complex human resources functions for the Department. An employee in this classification is responsible for such functions that include but are not limited to supervising and planning department-wide personnel administration activities by serving as the Department Personnel Representative; budgeting to ensure departmental position control; managing Departmental personnel records to include… Show more This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the administration and planning of complex human resources functions for the Department. An employee in this classification is responsible for such functions that include but are not limited to supervising and planning department-wide personnel administration activities by serving as the Department Personnel Representative; budgeting to ensure departmental position control; managing Departmental personnel records to include confidential documents such as those related to Family and Medical Leave Act issues and the Department’s employee files; interpreting and administering collective bargaining contracts and agreements; and analyzing labor management disputes and recommending corrective courses of action to facilitate grievances, payroll provisions and other contractual stipulations. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in application of the principles of personnel management, business administration and labor relations to the effective performance of assigned responsibilities and resolution of complex personnel administration problems for a growing County Department with more than 100 employees, along with additional temporary and seasonal personnel, with a 7 day a week operation. The Department’s programs and services have grown dramatically, now including employees involved in grant and program administration, arts education and outreach activities, art in public places and capital projects implementation, and the management and programming of four performing arts facilities: the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center; the Joseph Caleb Auditorium; Miami-Dade County Auditorium; and the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. Supervision is exercised over professional support staff. General direction is received from the Department Director and Deputy Director, who hold the incumbent responsible for the achievement of desired goals and objectives.
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Senior Compensation Specialist
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Dec 2019 - Oct 2021
This is advanced professional work with some possible supervisory responsibilities in the classification of positions and related compensation administration in the central Employee Relations Department. Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of more difficult and complex assignments in various phases of position classification and compensation administration. Incumbents serve as team leaders in the conduct of special occupational or job analysis studies, and… Show more This is advanced professional work with some possible supervisory responsibilities in the classification of positions and related compensation administration in the central Employee Relations Department. Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of more difficult and complex assignments in various phases of position classification and compensation administration. Incumbents serve as team leaders in the conduct of special occupational or job analysis studies, and may be assigned to serve in a supervisory capacity over specialists for groups of departments. Responsibilities include analysis and classification of a wide variety of positions, development of recommendations for new or revised classification titles, series of positions and development of new or revised minimum qualification standards for various classifications. Assignments involve working with the more complex and dynamic departments in terms of frequent and major positions, frequent need for new classes, and the need to classify positions where there is little classification and pay precedent. Duties require the exercise of considerable judgment in the application of classification theories, principles and methods and the ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with officials in departments and agencies. Incumbents are responsible for making final classification actions. General supervision is received from a professional or administrative superior who reviews recommendations and reports and evaluates completed work for quality of results in the application of theories, principles, procedures and regulations.
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HR Personnel Services Specialist
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Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
This is advanced professional work in the classification of positions and related wage and salary administration in the central Human Resources Department. Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of difficult and complex assignments in various phases of position classification and wage and salary administration. Incumbents serve as specialists to assigned groups of departments and may serve as team leaders in the conduct of special occupational or job analysis… Show more This is advanced professional work in the classification of positions and related wage and salary administration in the central Human Resources Department. Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of difficult and complex assignments in various phases of position classification and wage and salary administration. Incumbents serve as specialists to assigned groups of departments and may serve as team leaders in the conduct of special occupational or job analysis studies. Responsibilities include analysis and classification of a wide variety of positions, development of recommendations for new or revised classification titles, series or pay adjustments, preparation of classification specifications for a variety of positions and development of new or revised minimum qualification standards for various classifications. Incumbents advise departmental and personnel officials on appropriate classifications in projected major reorganizations, classification criteria at various grade levels, appropriate pay determinations in non-routine personnel actions, and related salary administration information. Duties require the exercise of considerable judgment in the application of classification theories, principles and methods and the ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with officials in departments and agencies. General supervision is received from a professional or administrative superior who reviews recommendations and reports and evaluates completed work for quality of results in the application of theories, principles, procedures and regulations.
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Senior Personnel Specialist
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
Assumed supervisory role over LOA Section and 2-3 incumbents in unit, which included becoming authorized signer and secondary/final reviewer of procedures and documentation associated LOAs (payroll, benefits, recruitment, etc.). This position is located in the Human Resources Bureau of the Miami-Dade County Fire Dept. in Doral, FL. This position entails emailing, scanning, copying, computing and writing skills. This job also involves dealing with Family and Medical Leave of Absence… Show more Assumed supervisory role over LOA Section and 2-3 incumbents in unit, which included becoming authorized signer and secondary/final reviewer of procedures and documentation associated LOAs (payroll, benefits, recruitment, etc.). This position is located in the Human Resources Bureau of the Miami-Dade County Fire Dept. in Doral, FL. This position entails emailing, scanning, copying, computing and writing skills. This job also involves dealing with Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) laws, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws and various policies and procedures involving County and Departmental regulations, which include Administrative Orders, Leave Manuals, and Personnel and Payroll Reference Manual. This position also includes processing information for all of Miami-Dade County's Fire Stations as well as Fire Prevention and the Headquarters locations.
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Personnel Specialist
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
This position is located in the Human Resources Bureau of the Miami-Dade County Fire Dept. in Doral, FL. This position entails emailing, scanning, copying, computing and writing skills. This job also involves dealing with Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) laws, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws and various policies and procedures involving County and Departmental regulations, which include Administrative Orders, Leave Manuals, and Personnel and Payroll… Show more This position is located in the Human Resources Bureau of the Miami-Dade County Fire Dept. in Doral, FL. This position entails emailing, scanning, copying, computing and writing skills. This job also involves dealing with Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) laws, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws and various policies and procedures involving County and Departmental regulations, which include Administrative Orders, Leave Manuals, and Personnel and Payroll Reference Manual. This position also includes processing information for all of Miami-Dade County's Fire Stations as well as Fire Prevention and the Headquarters locations.
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THOMAS ARMOUR YOUTH BALLET INC
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Activities Director
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Under the supervision of the Camp Director for underprivileged students I planned, guided, and reviewed activities and operations of students activities at an assigned school site; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and external agencies; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. To provide a student activities program that meets the educational and social needs in the area of responsibility and in relation to the school and community. Created and utilized… Show more Under the supervision of the Camp Director for underprivileged students I planned, guided, and reviewed activities and operations of students activities at an assigned school site; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and external agencies; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. To provide a student activities program that meets the educational and social needs in the area of responsibility and in relation to the school and community. Created and utilized existing program methods to assist underprivileged children in enhancing their social skills, personal care, and life skills. Trained and supervised 4 peer counselors to implement and teach the children ranging from 5-11 years old. Show less Under the supervision of the Camp Director for underprivileged students I planned, guided, and reviewed activities and operations of students activities at an assigned school site; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and external agencies; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. To provide a student activities program that meets the educational and social needs in the area of responsibility and in relation to the school and community. Created and utilized… Show more Under the supervision of the Camp Director for underprivileged students I planned, guided, and reviewed activities and operations of students activities at an assigned school site; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and external agencies; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. To provide a student activities program that meets the educational and social needs in the area of responsibility and in relation to the school and community. Created and utilized existing program methods to assist underprivileged children in enhancing their social skills, personal care, and life skills. Trained and supervised 4 peer counselors to implement and teach the children ranging from 5-11 years old. Show less
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Florida Gulf Coast University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Honors Mentor
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Helped first year students in the Honors Program get acclimated to college life. Help with finding a major or minor, fulfilling Honors requirements, succeeding in course work, finding volunteer opportunities. Assessed an recorded information on students that would help in their progression within the Honors Program and university life.
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Peer Academic Leader
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Nov 2014 - May 2016
Facilitated events for student to get accumulated to university life. Aided students with course work, choosing a major. Co-taught most classes during the semester. Taught a few classes throughout the semester on psychological effects on schoolwork. Rehabilitated the lowest achieving students at the university that are on academic probation before suspension into a fully functioning and productive successful college student.
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SERVICE EXP:Committee Member
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Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
Member of interview panel that observed potential candidates for in college classroom setting lecture-readiness, wrote and submitted candidate selection to the provost. Served on three different committee boards within this time frame, which included positions for a developmental professor, a learning professor, and a general psychology professor.
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SERVICE EXP: Panelist for Leaders on Campus Student Panel for High School Counselors Conference
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Advised to high school counselors on how great FGCU is and convinced them to direct their students to FGCU as a university with potential, opportunity, and drive.
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SERVICE EXP: Speaker at the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success Induction
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Educated the National Honor Society to strive to obtain the Nationally Engaged Leader Award and be great leaders in the community.
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SERVICE EXP: Panelist for Peer Academic Leader Forum, Student Center for Academic Achievements
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Conducted a Q & A session with instructors that will be teaching Effective Learning in the Spring 2016 about the struggles, successes, and improvements to be made to the course.
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The Heights Foundation
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Fort Myers, FL
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SERVICE EXP: Co-Curator of Arts Program, 5-6 year old Division
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Designed a program for an arts center to incorporate psychological efforts that aren’t addressed in the school curriculum such as self-awareness and emotional intelligence for underprivileged kids in the Lee County school system. Designed a program for an arts center to incorporate psychological efforts that aren’t addressed in the school curriculum such as self-awareness and emotional intelligence for underprivileged kids in the Lee County school system.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
University of Miami
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration -
2012 - 2016
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
2008 - 2012
Coral Reef Senior High School
Supertinendent's Diploma of Distinction, Legal and Public Affairs
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