Tia Myers

Responsible for developing and maintaining training, exercise and readiness programs. Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Managed HR functions for 125 employees throughout the country. Executed cost effective changes to
existing benefit plans and evaluated HR systems to initiate a strategic systems plan for improved efficiency. Conducted a comprehensive analysis of compensation methods and an executive compensation analysis providing analytical and benchmarking data for comparison to the executive team.

Streamlined hiring process saving 30% in recruitment costs. Coordinated implementation of services,
policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the CEO and serves on the executive management team; and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues.

Implemented human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent
acquisition, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, and personnel transactions. 
Updated the HR knowledge base quarterly to ensure all policy and procedure related documents are current and up to date to ensure accurate information is being provided to colleagues. 

Recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Managed annual benefits open enrollment process and support of VP in negotiating and finalizing annual benefits package. 
Primary company liaison for all employee benefit inquiries as well as insurance providers and consultants. Provided consultation and support in all functional areas of human resources including, but not limited to, recruitment, organizational development, training, compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee
relations, payroll and special projects. 
HRIS management and reporting. 

Ensured compliance with local state and federal employment laws and regulations. 
Collaborated in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures with guidance from human resources management. Provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation. Provided consultation to management regarding developing job descriptions, screening and selection process, and administering the on-boarding and termination processes. Participated in the development, delivery and
administration of human resources programs for employees. Performed periodic analysis of program
effectiveness and makes updates when needed.

AC First Afghanistan Mar 2012 - Oct 2012
Human Resource Manager

• Day-to-day administration of policies and programs covering all aspects of the HR program.
• Managed and administrated a broad range of tasks including resolving complaints, counseling managers, supervisors, and employees on the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of employee related laws on both a federal and state level.
• Managed planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward project goals. Ensured the compensation for each job is fair, equitable and competitive with similar jobs in the demographic.
• Developed and maintained Government wide regulations and policies on authorities.
• Coordinated management training in performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Pay setting, locality pay, special rates, back pay, pay limitations, premium pay, grade and pay retention, severance pay, and recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives.
• Administered performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Managed the salaries and benefits of the company's exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Administered benefits programs such as vacation, leave of absence, and employee assistance. Investigated accidents and prepares reports for headquarters.
• Managed in theater Defense Base Act reporting process, insurance claims and medical incidents reports. Analyzed the budget and creating a plan to get out of debt, if the company is in such a financial situation.

HSBC Bank Chesapeake, VA December 2010 -February 2012
Recruiting Specialist
• Consultative recruitment service delivery, working collaboratively with client hiring managers and related personnel. Recruiting, interviewing, closing pre-qualified candidates and making hiring decisions.
• Hired and keep trained employees over the long term.
• Supervised short-term and long-term incentive pays program.
• Managed merit and performance program initiatives
• Developed, schedules and conducts training to enhance interpersonal skills of supervisory and management personnel.
• Defining, implementing and executing recruiting and sourcing strategies that meet the staffing needs of the client.
• Overseeing of candidate disposition in Recruitment Management System. Excellent judgment and decision making skills. Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Counseled employees regarding work, family or personal problems.
• Lead managerial and technical recruitment; identifies talent sources through interview selection process at all levels. Actively supported company mobility program for new hires, transfers and domestic development assignments.
• Worked in coordination with local and national Diversity Managers to ensure compliance.
• Tracked & communicated unit HR Metrics. Issues discipline whenever required.
• Proactively managed the Skanska Talent Development process, including annual performance reviews, succession planning and Individual Employee Development Plans.
• Overseen and tracks the movement and accountability of all employees.

United States Navy Norfolk, VA March 1997 - March 2011
HR Supervisor
• Assessing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating offers
• Strong knowledge of human resource laws, practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for a wide-variety of positions
• Ability to build job descriptions and ads from discussions with hiring managers
• Excellent interviewing, oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft and HRIS tools
• Evaluate staff performance and authorize staff development and training activities
• Managed competing demands while being adaptable and flexible
• Handled sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Hire, train and promote staff, ensuring that staffing patterns are appropriately maintained.
• Strong initiative and solid judgment abilities/skills
• Excellent ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and procedures
• Effectively interact and build relationships with all levels of management
• Adapt to a fast-paced ever-changing environment
• Work independently and as member of a team


PROGRAMS/TRAINING
• HRIS, SAP
• Teleo
• OneSource
• (SPOT) Synchronized Pre deployment and Operational Tracker