Human Resources Manager

Posted on: 2006-02-17

Amelonee Wade 1123 Twin Falls Houston, Tx 77088 281-931-9240 Hm# 713-410-5846 Cl# [email protected] Education: Rice University-HR Certification (In progress) U of H/Downtown - BS Interdisciplinary Studies/Sociology North Harris County College – AAS Management Work History: Consultant Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers 2005 to present · Coordinated recruitment for summer Intern program · Reviewed resumes, making selections and conducting interviews · Developed recruitment strategies for Journalist · Conducted company reorganization · Handled confidential information Human Resources Manager HoustonWorks, USA 2001 to 2004 · Investigated a wide range of employment related matters · Coordinated and negotiated benefits and new hire orientations · Wrote and implemented HR practices, policies, and procedures · Provided coaching and advice regarding performance management · Sourced and screened candidates for open positions and negotiated employment offers · Assisted with new employee orientation and exit interviews · Researched data to respond to requests for hearings · Responded to outside charges or formal complaints · Identified problem terminations and developed strategic alternatives Human Resources Manager New South Parking/IAH 2001 to 2001 · Facilitated resolutions of and mediated employee/supervisor differences · Handled employee relations, counseling/coaching and conflict resolution · Recruited, interviewed, hired, and scheduled staff for a 24-hour operation · Coordinated benefits and conducted new hire orientations · Administered WC, FMLA, EEOC, ADA, UI, STD, and LTD Contract Trainer/Coordinator (PT) Houston Chronicle/Hearst 1995 to 2001 · Coordinated recruitment for Hearst Newspapers 13 print publications · Placed ads online and through the print media · Trained educators, parents, and students in the classroom on newspaper usage to enhance course curriculum Employment Specialist Houston Chronicle 1988 to 1995 · Recruited for exempt and non-exempt staff, including journalism, marketing, advertising sales, mechanical, technical and clerical staff · Conducted extensive investigations relating to disciplinary issues · Developed and coordinated employee events Professional Affiliations: Member of SHRM and HR Houston Amelonee Wade 281/931-9240 Hm# 713/410-5846 Cl# [email protected] Summary of Qualifications Recruitment: · Only Recruiter/Employment Specialist for approximately 1,500 employees · Coordinated recruitment with colleges and trade schools · Networked with college professors and other educators to recruit employees · Sourced and screened candidates for positions and made job offers · Coordinated national diversity job fairs · Wrote and placed ads online and in publications (oral & written communication skills) · Traveled extensively recruiting staff for both exempt and non-exempt positions · Worked independently without close supervision · Diversity/Minority recruiter for Hearst Newspapers Benefit Administration: · Through research and negotiation, developed a more comprehensive benefit package, while lowering financial cost to the company for more than $200,000 · Created a total benefit package including, health care, disability benefits, other voluntary benefits, and government mandated benefits · Worked closely with management to create fair compensation · Assisted with Payroll function and systems Training: · Trained Managers on conducting legal and effective interviews · Coached/trained employees on how to assist clients with a job search · Assisted in development of a Diversity program · Using core curriculums trained educators, students (remedial thru college), and parents on newspaper usage as an educational aid in the classroom Labor Relations: · Comprehensive understanding of Federal, State, and Local regulations and legislation · Investigated and resolved sexual harassment, physical altercation, disciplinary, performance, computer misconduct, cases and claims · Attended courtroom hearings regarding WC and UI claims · Participated in grievance hearings · Developed an arbitration agreement · Resolved disputes between supervisor and employees Policy and Procedures: · Developed an application and applicant flow system · Startup of two Human Resources departments · Legally developed background investigations policy and procedures · Established realistic job previews · Coordinated and conducted Exit interviews · Assisted in developing a program that would defend against litigation · Updated the Employee Handbook · Wrote policy and procedures · Provided coaching and advise to management on performance