Gena Shearon, PHR
Human Resources Director at Holiday Inn Nashville (Vanderbilt - West End)- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Don McCloud, MSM, MHR, CFM
Gena is a rare find in this industry. She has a wealth of knowledge in HR law and social issues combined with a personality that reaches out and helps other achieve their goals in life. She is making a difference in the lives of others everyday! How many of us can say that?
LinkedIn User
Gena is very outgoing with a great attitude. Gena can adapt to any environment and make an immediate difference with the people she is around. Employees absolutely love Gena's openess and firmness that she displays.
Don McCloud, MSM, MHR, CFM
Gena is a rare find in this industry. She has a wealth of knowledge in HR law and social issues combined with a personality that reaches out and helps other achieve their goals in life. She is making a difference in the lives of others everyday! How many of us can say that?
LinkedIn User
Gena is very outgoing with a great attitude. Gena can adapt to any environment and make an immediate difference with the people she is around. Employees absolutely love Gena's openess and firmness that she displays.
Don McCloud, MSM, MHR, CFM
Gena is a rare find in this industry. She has a wealth of knowledge in HR law and social issues combined with a personality that reaches out and helps other achieve their goals in life. She is making a difference in the lives of others everyday! How many of us can say that?
LinkedIn User
Gena is very outgoing with a great attitude. Gena can adapt to any environment and make an immediate difference with the people she is around. Employees absolutely love Gena's openess and firmness that she displays.
Don McCloud, MSM, MHR, CFM
Gena is a rare find in this industry. She has a wealth of knowledge in HR law and social issues combined with a personality that reaches out and helps other achieve their goals in life. She is making a difference in the lives of others everyday! How many of us can say that?
LinkedIn User
Gena is very outgoing with a great attitude. Gena can adapt to any environment and make an immediate difference with the people she is around. Employees absolutely love Gena's openess and firmness that she displays.
Credentials
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Professional Human Resources
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJun, 2009- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Human Resources Director
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Jun 2015 - Present
Oversee HR operations, including employee relations, legal compliance, wage analysis, facilitating legal operations, OSHA and IHG Training programs, new hire onboarding, change management, organizational development, personnel counseling, employee events coordination, recruiting, placement, and talent development. Collaborate with executive teams to outline overarching business strategies, implementing HR initiatives to facilitate goal achievement. Establish overarching policies and procedures, monitoring daily operations for effective adherence. Leverage HRIS system and recruitment software in consistent database management for increased accuracy. Administer employee surveys, quarterly communications and meetings, as well as monthly colleague appreciation functions. Provide effective problem solving through clear channels of communication and investigations. Execute I-9, AAP and payroll auditing, as needed. Conduct wage analysis and maintain Work-Related Injury Plan and adherence to up-to-date best practices. Leverage expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Taleo, Workday, Lumesse, PeopleSoft, and Beekeeper, among others.
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Taylor Farms
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Manager
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Jan 2010 - Mar 2014
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Board member
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2013 - 2014
Board Member Board Member
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HR Manager - Gastite
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Feb 2006 - Feb 2009
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruiter
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2009 - 2009
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Orchid International
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India
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Generalist
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Mar 2005 - Feb 2006
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Sysco
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United Kingdom
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employee Relations
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2001 - 2004
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Hartmann Luggage
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United States
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Retail
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Executive Assistant to President
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Aug 1999 - May 2003
Personal assistant to President and daily activities for all depts. Personal assistant to President and daily activities for all depts.
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HR Generalist
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Jul 1995 - Aug 1999
Automotive manufacturing in union environment Automotive manufacturing in union environment
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Education
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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership -
Cumberland University
Business Adm, General Business/HR -
DGF
High School Diploma -
Oarkridge High School
Diploma, High School -
Trident Technical College
Business, Business