Helen Beane
Timmonsville
Summary
Experienced professional in human resources and property management with strong capabilities in onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. Expertise in managing recruitment logistics and payroll processes, while fostering a positive employee experience through strategic engagement initiatives. Proven ability to adapt and implement effective solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Coker University
04.2023 - 04.2026
- Executed onboarding and orientation, including screenings, document collection, background checks, government authorization, and new hire communications to ensure smooth integration of new employees.
- Manage payroll processes (semi-monthly), reports, reminders, and annual faculty contract payouts
- Planned and executed employee engagement activities and major events, including monthly socials, Employee Olympics, awards ceremony, and special events to enhance workplace culture and morale.
- Handle recruitment logistics: post job ads, screen candidates, and coordinate travel/accommodations and reimbursements for visiting candidates
- Administer benefits and compliance tasks: open enrollment, 403(b)/tiaa support, life events, workers’ comp, and required forms
- Support HR operations and compliance: audits, MVR checks, immigration documentation, employee referrals, and policy updates
- Fostered employee experience and retention by conducting 30/60-day check-ins, rounding meetings, and assisting with evaluations and engagement initiatives to promote employee satisfaction and loyalty.
DISTRICT MANAGER
Powers Properties
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Manage 6,000 multi-family dwellings statewide and all aspects of property management
- Supervise property managers and maintenance staff including collaborative problem solving, regulatory touch bases, and review daily reports
- Conducted bi-weekly property visits to assess conditions and ensure standards were met
- Address and de-escalate tenant complaints and concerns on a regular basis
- Attended court hearings, representing company at magistrate court to uphold compliance and address legal matters
- Advised collections manager on monthly eviction procedures
- Human resources duties including background checks, drug screenings, driving history, interviews, job offers, disciplinary actions, new hire paperwork, and SCDEW
- Statewide correspondence with DHEC, Fire Marshalls, LEI Sprinkler, etc. to adhere to all regulations and annual inspections
- Handled complaints and investigations with Better Business Bureau, SC Human Affairs, and SC Consumer Affairs to resolve issues and maintain company reputation
General Manager
Habitat 2000 Apartments, Lakeway Landing Apartments, Palmetto Financing, & Union Auto Sales
05.1995 - 09.2019
- Manage 355 apartments and maintain good tenant relationships
- Managed up to 15 employees, delegating responsibilities for prioritizing work orders, punch outs, and subcontractors to ensure operational efficiency
- Conducted inspections of apartments to ensure maintenance and safety compliance, enhancing tenant satisfaction and property standards
- Facilitated move-in and move-out procedures, streamlining processes to improve tenant experience and occupancy turnover
- Process applications including rental history, income verification, and credit check
- Coordinate with current and past tenants for payment arrangements
- Complete paperwork and file evictions with magistrate court
- Human resources duties including background checks, drug screenings, driving history, interviews, disciplinary actions, new hire paperwork, and SCDEW
- Manage and order all supplies for office and maintenance staff
- Assisted customers in processing vehicle loan applications
- All under same ownership
Skills
- Onboarding coordination
- Training and staff development
- Program coordination and oversight
- Employee engagement
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Problem solving and resolution
- Public speaking
- Relationship management
Certifications And Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Virtual Training Platforms (Zoom, Teams)
- Licensed Property Manager
- QuickBooks
- TenantPro, Resman, Yardi, & Equifax
Timeline
HR Generalist
Coker University
04.2023 - 04.2026
DISTRICT MANAGER
Powers Properties
01.2020 - 03.2023
General Manager
Habitat 2000 Apartments, Lakeway Landing Apartments, Palmetto Financing, & Union Auto Sales
05.1995 - 09.2019