Experience

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  LBMC Employment Partners

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

    Serving as a Human Resources Business Partner to our wonderful clients! Providing employee onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations mediation, and all Human Resources related functions for PEO and HRO clients.

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  Conversant Group

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

  • People and Culture Manager

    • May 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

    Managed and oversaw full HR suite responsibilities for a IT infrastructure and consulting start up, and subsidiary companies, currently at 60+ FTEs across the US. Full life-cycle recruiting, screening, interviewing, offer letters, post offer pre-employment screening, onboarding. Benefits administration, LOA tracking and administration, Employee Relations, terminations, and post-termination communication. Implementing a People First culture amongst a critically fast paced work environment with rapid growth.

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  Curb Records

  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

  • Human Resources Director

    • May 2017 - May 2022
    • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Managed end-to-end human resources, benefits, and payroll functions for the oldest independent record label in the US. I Develop and lead HR strategies across the organization. I spearhead all operations linked with workforce planning, talent management, employee development and relations, organization development, compensation and benefits administration, and regulatory compliance. I provide strategic and practical support to company culture merger following the acquisition of Word Entertainment bringing together two totally different corporate cultures to a total of 60 FTEs to form Curb | Word Entertainment.• Created and dissolution of employee contracts as well as oversaw all operations associated with annual benefits renewals, annual employee evaluations.• Enhanced operational efficiency by hiring, training, and guiding new potential candidates.• Streamlined and resolved all employee-related operations and issues.• Steered all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and 401(k), onboarding, FMLA leaves, worker's compensation, and employee relations investigations.

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  Shearwater Health

  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Aug 2015 - May 2017
    • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    I headed overall HR and payroll functions for a growing staff of 225 employees. I processed payroll for corporate staff and 200 hourly nurse employees across 13 locations with varying schedules, bonus structures, and shift differentials. I assigned tasks and projects to HR Assistant.• Led all employee benefits, leaves of absence, worker's compensation, and employee investigations.• Improved HR efficiency through implementation of a new HRIS system, including payroll platform, human resources information, and benefits administration from initial review to completed implementation.

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  LIfewatch Pharmacy

  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Feb 2014 - Aug 2015
    • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    I created new hire documentation and background and drug screen policies. I better-reflected company needs by revamping Employee Handbook. I performed and streamlined all aspects of human resources and payroll functions for 50 FTEs. I coordinated all administrative activities related to the organization's personnel, including developing recruitment strategies, implementing systems for managing staff benefits, payroll, and behavior, and onboarding new employees.• Established competitive salary ranges for current and future positions by utilizing industry salary benchmarks.• Investigated employee relations issues and coached managers and employees appropriately. Processed payroll in ADP platform on a biweekly and monthly schedule.• Oversaw reduction in the workforce as business declined and closed Nashville offices.

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  GHX

  • Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

  • Executive Assistant

    • Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
    • Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

    I managed calendars, meeting requests, and processed expense reports for four Vice Presidents. I interacted with corporate office administration support staff to arrange and coordinate meetings.

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  Vanity Fair Brands / Fruit of the Loom

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

    I supported four senior managers. I prepared weekly quality audits for numerous international factories and analyze monthly performance/budget goals across various departments.

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  Afni, Inc.

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

  • Human Resources Specialist

    • Oct 2007 - Apr 2010
    • Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

    I delivered key onboarding services for 400 FTE call center staff, partnering to interview and recruit up to 40 new hires each week. I screened applications, conducted interviews, processed new hires and provided employee orientation for ~20 staff weekly.• Served as point of contact for comprehensive benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD and 401k, and handled enrollment.• Fostered key employee relations; reviewed situations and recommended correction plans. Approved terminations and generated weekly reports.• Processed and administered leave in alignment with FMLA, internal LOA, as well as ADA.

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  Hitcents.com

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Mar 2005 - Sep 2007
    • Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

    I formulated comprehensive job descriptions and posting and directed recruiting functions. I processed new hires and provided employee orientation.• Designed employee policies and created a handbook; facilitated annual staff reviews.• Implemented and oversaw the work-study program in conjunction with local university and secondary schools; supervised interns as well as reception staff. Supported weekly payroll processes.• Launched and maintained employee benefits program, including insurance plans as well as employer-contributed 401(k) plan.