Atiya Brinson
Columbia
Summary
Responsible HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Highly skilled in reviewing policies and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with industry best practices. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
DoD Civilian
01.2025 - Current
- Performed a wide variety of tasks pertaining to rules, regulations, and guidelines in Human Resources Military.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Processed relocation orders for personnel within the organization.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Created NATO orders for personnel traveling to any of the 32 NATO countries.
- Maintained time and attendance.
- Receives, screens and prepares incoming records for review with newly assigned personnel.
- Enforced policies pertaining to military, civilian, dependents, and contractors ID cards.
- Produced various reports/ queries from IPPS-A. Exported data into an excel spreadsheet to analyze.
- Provided mass notifications to personnel and management on upcoming assignments.
- Assisted personnel and their family members with relocation entitlements and benefits.
- Conducted individual and group interviews to retiring, separating personnel, and family members.
- Authenticates documents and forms applicable to the specific type of separation or retirement.
Human Resources Specialist
Copperas Cove Independent School District
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Provided routine and annual trainings for current employees.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Handled verification of employment (I-9) and other routine employee requests.
- Conducted background checks and assessed reported information.
- Processed terminations and employee changes in Skyward.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Represented organization at local job fairs.
Human Resource Assistant/ DA Civilian/ GS-0203-07-
Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Filed paperwork, sorted, received and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to assess reasons and make recommendations for improvement.
- Applied mediation and collaboration to successfully resolve employee complaints and grievances.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
- Coordinated itineraries and scheduled appointments for human resources staff.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.
- Studied research and trends on best practices in HR field.
- Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Developed and maintained HR policies and procedures.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Assisted with creating employee handbooks and manuals.
- Aided staff with employee performance review paperwork and documentation.
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Maintained employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or
promotions, using HR management system software. - Updated HR documents such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, and
performance evaluation forms. - Processed Leaves, Housing Allowance, and incentive pay.
- Maintained supervisor schedule and appointments.
- Prepared and maintained personnel records.
- Evaluated personnel career desires and qualifications for advanced assignments.
- Prepared and processed requests for transfer and reassignments.
- Informed personnel details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules,
working conditions, or promotions opportunities. - Processed U.S Naturalizations
- Processed application for Officer Candidate School, Warrant Officer Flight Training, or any additional
training. - Processed awards for organization personnel.
- Created and processed HR reports on employee data.
- Prepared personal for separation and retirement.
- Supervised 10 personnel within the organization.
- Trained personnel on HR regulations and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HRIS- Frontline/ Skyward/ Red Rover
- DocuSign
- Canva
- Computer Literacy
- HR Policy Implementation
- Legal/ Regulatory Compliance
- Finance and Benefits Administration
- Recruitment
- Staff education, training, and development
- Organizational Development
- Customer Relations
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
DoD Civilian
01.2025 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Copperas Cove Independent School District
06.2024 - 01.2025
Human Resource Assistant/ DA Civilian/ GS-0203-07-
Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
06.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Saint Leo University