Summary A dedicated and forward-thinking human resources leader with a demonstrated track record of experience in employee relations, recruiting and hiring, performance management, on-boarding/off-boarding, job postings, and continuous improvement. Monitors all applicable local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance. Proven aptitude for maintaining strict confidentiality while implementing effective solutions to drive performance and mitigate risk Strong communication and inter-personal skills. Air Culinaire Worldwide - Tampa, FL 11/2017 to Present HR Generalist * Prepares and maintains employee handbook policies and procedures manual * Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems * Investigates problems, such as: discrimination complaints, compliance issues, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals, complaints and grievances * Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment * Gathers information on employees' feelings about factors that affect morale, motivation and efficiency * Handles and assists with employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviews * Coach supervisors and managers to ensure that disciplinary and performance reviews are done properly * Develops and maintains affirmative action program, files EEO-1 report annually, maintain other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations * Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database * Responsible for supporting key HR initiatives First Home Bank - St. Petersburg, FL 08/2016 to 07/2017 Assistant Vice President, Human Resources * Administered employee benefits programs such as retirement plans medical, dental, vision plans life insurance plans short term disability and workers compensation * Administered FMLA * Communicated policies and procedures to employees answered employee inquiries about the company polies and procedures * Partnered and coordinated with hiring managers to best identify department needs and trends and to source the best talent to fulfill optimal position needs * Established and maintained position eligibility list by reviewing applications, resumes, and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements * Investigated complaints, compliance issues, disciplinary actions and employee and applicant appeals * Handled and assisted with employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviews * Maintained the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions * Managed job postings, recruitment, interviews, selection process, set-up, and on-boarding for new hires * Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Company goals * Administrator for all employee benefits, COBRA, 401K, and ACA reporting * Developed and implemented an Employee Referral Incentive Program