Human Resources Management

Simba Raines

**** ******* ****** **. #*** . Raleigh, NC 27612 . (404) 550 - 5147

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Profile

Human Resource Professional with demonstrated accomplishments as a

strategic business partner to operational management and executive

leadership teams. Results-driven leader with a solid foundation as a

generalist coupled with expertise in both employee relations and HR

administration.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Talent Acquisition Leave Policy Management Payroll/HRIS System

Payroll/Benefits Worker Compensation Records Management

Administration Unemployment Claim/EEOC Training and Development

Performance Management Knowledge of Employment Rewards and Recognition

Management Coaching Law - Federal and State Programs

Succession Planning - Wage Survey/Job Descriptions

Retention

Skills

Proficiency in ADP (EnterpriseV5, E-Time), People-Soft and Kronos.

Microsoft Office. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability

to assess situations from both a legal compliance and business perspective

to make recommendations. Aptitude for working strategically and tactically

simultaneously to facilitate corporate goals and objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

HAVI Logistics North America (Norcross,GA/Miami,FL) 2009 to April 2010

Regional Human Resources Manager (Position Eliminated)

Responsible for all human resources activities for front-line distribution

centers foodservice company delivering fresh food products and beverages to

more than 1,500 Starbucks Coffee stores, 7 days per week/365 days per year.

This includes non-union facilities with 120 plus employees.

o Acted as a business partner, provided strategic and tactical human

resources support for distribution centers in Georgia and Florida to

include; recruitment, retention, succession planning, disciplinary

counseling, and rewards and recognition programs.

o Coached managers and counseled employees about procedures governing

employment law and employee relation issues. Provided policy and

procedure Interpretation for management and employees, while mentoring

and the development of management staff.

o Assisted employees with payroll, 401k, benefits and leave

administration, and various insurance claims; troubleshoots problems;

serve as interface between employee and vendors when required;

facilitated new hire orientation, 401k and open enrollment benefit

meetings

o Represented the company in unemployment hearing, pending litigation,

arbitration before courts and various administrative agencies (EEOC,

UI appeals court).

o Managed workers compensation programs including claims management,

modified duty and safety awareness programs.

o Developed and implemented new policies and practices to affect

continual improvement and engender trust within the organization.

TMSi Logistics - GE Appliance (College Park, GA) 2007 to 2009

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for managing all HR functions and staff support in a

manufacturing warehouse environment, which includes sourcing, recruiting,

new hire orientation, benefits, employee relations, performance

evaluations, unemployment, worker compensation, FMLA, and compliance with

all Federal and State statutes, compensation and salary administration.

o Informed management of any issues, while recommending resolutions.

Worked closely with Regional HR Director and VP of HR to develop and

execute HR strategies.

o Evaluated and sustained a culture of growth while maintaining positive

employee relations. Investigated all EEOC and Ethics complaints to

determine appropriate actions and resolutions. Responsible for

employee development and training, succession planning, compensation

and benefits. Served as employee advocate, performed third party

negotiations, interpreted company policies and procedures.

Grady Health System (Atlanta, GA) 2006 to 2007

Senior Employee Relations Representative

o Provided daily counseling for managers and employees on the

Disciplinary Process and Employee Relations issues via telephone,

emails or in person. Directed and counseled employees with all

Grievances and Issues Resolutions processes. Prepared and coordinated

written comprehensive investigative reports concerning inappropriate

behavior all employees.

o Investigated all EEOC and Ethics complaints to determine appropriate

actions and resolutions. Facilitated successful monthly Department of

Labor unemployment hearing. Facilitated monthly training to more than

100 New Employees covering topics such as Sexual Harassment,

Performance Reviews, and Standards of Behaviors outlined in the

Employee Handbook.

o Provided quarterly training to 25 New Managers on Performance

Improvements, Disciplinary Process, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity

Management. Interpreted organizational policies and procedures to

ensure proper guidelines are implemented and followed.

Target Corporation (Conyers, GA) 2004 to 2006

Executive Team Leader - Human Resources

o Responsible for all areas of HR Administration, Recruiting, New Hire

Orientation, Training, Development, Succession Planning, Retention,

Customer Care, Employee Relations and Project Management. Coached

Executives on Performance Management. Identified and assisted in the

development for future leader positions within the organization.

Evaluated staffing needs and developed accurate staffing forecast to

ensure store schedules meet the business needs.

Sedgwick CMS (Atlanta, GA) 2001 to 2003

Human Resources Administrator

Responsible for all HR functions for multiple locations, which includes

approximately 200 employees. Provided leadership and direction in dealing

with Employee Relations issues, recruitment, new hire orientation,

benefits, compensation, training and all other human resources functions.

o Prepared all documentation relating to applicant sourcing, testing,

interviewing, hiring, promotions, salary reviews or termination.

Audited and verified payroll entries based on supported documentation

in the HRIS system. Coordinated and conducted new hire orientation

program and created personnel files; conducted exit interviews to

discuss payroll and benefits-related issues.

o Counseled managers/supervisors and employees on personnel issues,

which includes involuntary terminations and responding to unemployment

claims and appeal hearing. Served as liaison with Corporate office on

employee benefit plans and medical/dental claims. Administered,

tracked and audited FMLA, worker's compensation and all other

disability leaves.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (Atlanta, GA) 1996 to 2001

Human Resources Associate II

o Responsible for job requisitions, scheduling interviews, testing

applicants, and follow up with managers and applicants. Coordinated

and conducted new hire orientation and created personnel files;

conducted exit interviews, discussed payroll and benefits-related

issues. Assisted Employee Relations Manager with terminations and

responded to unemployment claims and appeal hearings. Assisted the

HRIS Administrator with maintenance of employee records, including

performance evaluations, promotions and compensation changes. Managed

and coordinated all training activities, including site election,

registration, evaluations and invoice processing. Acted as substitute

facilitator.

Marketing Support Representative

o Prepared client presentations, conducted face-to-face/phone benefits

enrollment meetings. Prepared and distributed employee benefits

summaries. Monitored legislative changes, prepared proposals,

presentation and communications materials for sales team. Provided

resolution for issues; benefits forms completion, premium billing,

unpaid claims, and issuance of new group insurance cards.

Customer Service Representative

o Carried out administrative duties relating to medical claims benefits

and provider inquiries. Functioned as liaison for all state employees

regarding benefits and claims administration. Researched and reviewed

member inquiries for possible claims processing errors and necessary

adjustments. Handled multiple projects in a fast-paced team

environment. Recognized for organizational, communications and

computer skills.

Education and Professional Development

Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management/Organizational Behaviors

Brenau University, Gainesville, GA

Seminars; Image and Communication Skills, Managing Multiple Priorities,

Time Management, How to Handle Difficult People

Member of Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

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