Paulette Maddox, MHRM
Vice President of Human Resources at Birmingham Airport Authority- Claim this Profile
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Birmingham Airport Authority
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Human Resources
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Jun 2020 - Present
Direct daily operations in all performance, compensation, compliance, and recruitment activities for international airport. Provide executive leadership to all levels of company in HR policy, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, workers comp, and talent development. Remain on call 24/7 as pivotal executive support to regulatory and performance issues. ➢ Play an integral role in all business development and implementation, collaborating with senior leadership to identify and… Show more Direct daily operations in all performance, compensation, compliance, and recruitment activities for international airport. Provide executive leadership to all levels of company in HR policy, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, workers comp, and talent development. Remain on call 24/7 as pivotal executive support to regulatory and performance issues. ➢ Play an integral role in all business development and implementation, collaborating with senior leadership to identify and bridge performance gaps. ➢ Lead human capital management lifecycles from conception to implementation, continually monitoring function and performance. ➢ Serve as strategic business partner and advisor to a host of Executive, Board and senior-level leadership as resourceful and thoughtful HR leader. ➢ Refine existing recruitment strategies to better source top talent against high application volumes, vetting processes to minimize staff attrition. ➢ Prioritize compliance with local, state, and federal laws in all employee benefits, compensation, employment, and training activities. ➢ Promptly mitigate emerging risks by conducting robust regulatory analysis to existing processes and business operations.
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Human Resources Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
Oversaw complex logistics in human resources policy, regulations, performance, and procedures in fast-paced environment. Worked collaboratively with executive teams to strengthen process and talent performance, serving as an advocate to continuous improvement. Developed and managed department budget in compliance with authority standards. ➢ Facilitated all employee benefits including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, pension plans, 457 plans, paid time off, and workers… Show more Oversaw complex logistics in human resources policy, regulations, performance, and procedures in fast-paced environment. Worked collaboratively with executive teams to strengthen process and talent performance, serving as an advocate to continuous improvement. Developed and managed department budget in compliance with authority standards. ➢ Facilitated all employee benefits including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, pension plans, 457 plans, paid time off, and workers compensation. ➢ Strengthened HR operations by mentoring leadership and staff on all HR-related activities. ➢ Maintained strong compliance with regulatory and business requirements. ➢ Tapped into new talent recruitment strategies that improved talent acquisition, training, and retention against high turnover rate. ➢ Maintained an open-door policy to all staff, serving as a resource to questions regarding personnel policies, benefits, and performance. ➢ Led special programs including Summer Youth programs and internships to source emerging talent. ➢ Organize and present statistical / government reporting including Vets100, EEO, and DOT. ➢ Perform rigorous reviews of wage / salary surveys and staffing levels to produce actionable solutions to inform executive-level decisions. ➢ Cultivated a culture of equity and collaboration that reinforced cross-functional collaboration and trust with frontline and senior leadership. ➢ Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop growth strategies pivotal to organizational improvement.
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Recruiter
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Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
Oversee entire recruitment lifecycle in support of ongoing airport growth. Ensured a seamless experience for all candidates by handling all recruiting activities including position postings, candidate screening, orientation, and onboarding. ➢ Designed multi-channel sourcing strategy that expedited recruitment and expanded talent pool for future openings. ➢ Built and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers, applicants, and third-party recruiters in highly visible HR… Show more Oversee entire recruitment lifecycle in support of ongoing airport growth. Ensured a seamless experience for all candidates by handling all recruiting activities including position postings, candidate screening, orientation, and onboarding. ➢ Designed multi-channel sourcing strategy that expedited recruitment and expanded talent pool for future openings. ➢ Built and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers, applicants, and third-party recruiters in highly visible HR role. ➢ Maintained applicant tracking system pivotal to attracting candidates and facilitating the application process. ➢ Analyzed and offered insights on qualified candidates based on resume and interviews to inform senior leadership decisions. ➢ Prepared key HR reports for senior leadership in support of regulatory compliance.
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Human Resources Manager
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Developed and adapted existing policies and procedures to strengthen department structure and support to all business operations. Led performance reviews and impact descriptions. Oversaw all monthly HR expenditures. Worked in tandem with managers to facilitate disciplinary action, terminations, and policy violations. ➢ Coordinated with staff and managers to deescalate conflicts and resolve any compliance issues with diplomatic and professional integrity. ➢ Managed comprehensive… Show more Developed and adapted existing policies and procedures to strengthen department structure and support to all business operations. Led performance reviews and impact descriptions. Oversaw all monthly HR expenditures. Worked in tandem with managers to facilitate disciplinary action, terminations, and policy violations. ➢ Coordinated with staff and managers to deescalate conflicts and resolve any compliance issues with diplomatic and professional integrity. ➢ Managed comprehensive employee benefits including health, dental, flex, life, AD&D, STD, LTD, and 401K. Show less Developed and adapted existing policies and procedures to strengthen department structure and support to all business operations. Led performance reviews and impact descriptions. Oversaw all monthly HR expenditures. Worked in tandem with managers to facilitate disciplinary action, terminations, and policy violations. ➢ Coordinated with staff and managers to deescalate conflicts and resolve any compliance issues with diplomatic and professional integrity. ➢ Managed comprehensive… Show more Developed and adapted existing policies and procedures to strengthen department structure and support to all business operations. Led performance reviews and impact descriptions. Oversaw all monthly HR expenditures. Worked in tandem with managers to facilitate disciplinary action, terminations, and policy violations. ➢ Coordinated with staff and managers to deescalate conflicts and resolve any compliance issues with diplomatic and professional integrity. ➢ Managed comprehensive employee benefits including health, dental, flex, life, AD&D, STD, LTD, and 401K. Show less
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Personnel Generalist
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2017
Led entire recruitment strategy to strengthen talent acquisition and retention, overseeing all recruitment, interviews, and onboarding activities. Validated credentials and processed licensure in compliance with policies and regulations. ➢ Partnered with administrators and HR representatives to address issues with faculty / staff performance and non-compliance. ➢ Oversaw all terminations, documentations, and exit interviews. ➢ Ensured compliance with all immigration guidelines… Show more Led entire recruitment strategy to strengthen talent acquisition and retention, overseeing all recruitment, interviews, and onboarding activities. Validated credentials and processed licensure in compliance with policies and regulations. ➢ Partnered with administrators and HR representatives to address issues with faculty / staff performance and non-compliance. ➢ Oversaw all terminations, documentations, and exit interviews. ➢ Ensured compliance with all immigration guidelines and policies.
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Personnel Generalist
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May 2012 - Dec 2013
Oversaw all staff / faculty recruitment, terminations, compensation, and records management. Managed professional licensure, I-9 eligibility, E-Verify, and documentation for new hires, internal transfers, and immigration applicants. ➢ Processed annual faculty promotion review system. ➢ Attended to issues by maintaining strict focus on best compliance practices with policies and government law. ➢ Prepared new job openings and facilitated incumbent interviews / onsite employee… Show more Oversaw all staff / faculty recruitment, terminations, compensation, and records management. Managed professional licensure, I-9 eligibility, E-Verify, and documentation for new hires, internal transfers, and immigration applicants. ➢ Processed annual faculty promotion review system. ➢ Attended to issues by maintaining strict focus on best compliance practices with policies and government law. ➢ Prepared new job openings and facilitated incumbent interviews / onsite employee observation.
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Administrative Manager
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Sep 2004 - May 2012
Upheld university standards of excellence by overseeing a host of high-impact priorities including orientation, benefits, compensation, and HRIS compliance. Also owned emerging conflicts and disciplinary action as needed, representing university policy while seeking best-fit solutions. ➢ Managed all timekeeping, leave accrual, FMLA, OJI, and military leave for staff. ➢ Instrumental in strengthening staff capabilities by participating in evaluations and growth opportunities.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator, Graduate Medical Education
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Oct 2003 - May 2004
Designed comprehensive residency database fortifying program efficiency. Managed residency on-boarding, credentialing, coordinate benefit enrollment and personnel timekeeping databases. ➢ Sustained departmental policies, accreditations, operational procedures, and guidelines. ➢ Scheduled training / classes for new and existing staff including records management and employee training feedback. ➢ Consistently met company objectives through keen organization and situational… Show more Designed comprehensive residency database fortifying program efficiency. Managed residency on-boarding, credentialing, coordinate benefit enrollment and personnel timekeeping databases. ➢ Sustained departmental policies, accreditations, operational procedures, and guidelines. ➢ Scheduled training / classes for new and existing staff including records management and employee training feedback. ➢ Consistently met company objectives through keen organization and situational awareness. Show less Designed comprehensive residency database fortifying program efficiency. Managed residency on-boarding, credentialing, coordinate benefit enrollment and personnel timekeeping databases. ➢ Sustained departmental policies, accreditations, operational procedures, and guidelines. ➢ Scheduled training / classes for new and existing staff including records management and employee training feedback. ➢ Consistently met company objectives through keen organization and situational… Show more Designed comprehensive residency database fortifying program efficiency. Managed residency on-boarding, credentialing, coordinate benefit enrollment and personnel timekeeping databases. ➢ Sustained departmental policies, accreditations, operational procedures, and guidelines. ➢ Scheduled training / classes for new and existing staff including records management and employee training feedback. ➢ Consistently met company objectives through keen organization and situational awareness. Show less
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Education
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Anderson University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Leadership -
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - MS, Human Resource Management