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Keona Richardson

Lake City,SC

Summary

Human resources professional with extensive background in developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through effective talent management and employee development. Reliable and adaptable, possessing key skills in organizational development and performance management, ensuring productive and cohesive workforce while staying in compliance with all state and federal laws.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Maximus
05.2020 - 07.2025
  • Execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent and streamline hiring processes.
  • Facilitate onboarding experiences, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with managers to identify training needs and enhance employee development programs.
  • Assist in performance management initiatives, providing guidance on appraisals and feedback processes.
  • Maintain accurate employee records using HRIS to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Participate in the implementation of HR policies, promoting alignment with organizational goals and values.
  • Coach managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
  • Identify HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Manage full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
  • Ensure legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
  • Maintain confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
  • Resolve understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Investigate and liaise with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
  • Optimize workforce planning and resource allocation for improved operational efficiency.
  • Facilitate team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
  • Foster strong relationships with external partners such as employment agencies for enhanced networking opportunities.
  • Conduct exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
  • Negotiate competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in a tight labor market.
  • Reduce employee turnover rates with targeted retention strategies and support systems.
  • Evaluate employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
  • Actively monitor industry trends and best practices to maintain cutting-edge HR strategies.
  • Develop meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
  • Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Coordinate with department heads to identify staffing needs, ensuring optimal workforce allocation.
  • Lead mediation sessions to resolve conflicts, promoting harmonious work environment.
  • Utilize compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Perform in-person and over the phone interviews.
  • Perform screen test when needed.
  • Devise hiring and recruitment policies for 50 -employee company.
  • Develop and implemented HR policies that enhanced employee engagement and retention.
  • Analyze workforce metrics to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making for staffing needs.
  • Collaborate with leadership to design compensation structures that attracted top talent while maintaining budget compliance.
  • Maintain payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Facilitate onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.

Human Resources Administrator

Nucor
04.2016 - 04.2020
  • Implement onboarding programs, improving new hire integration and retention rates.
  • Manage employee records and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinate recruitment efforts, enhancing candidate sourcing and selection processes.
  • Perform recruitment processes from beginning to end, including posting job openings, screening candidates and onboarding.
  • Facilitate employee training sessions, fostering skill development and compliance awareness.
  • Manage performance appraisal processes, ensuring timely feedback and employee development plans.
  • Streamline HR policies, promoting clarity and consistency across organizational practices.
  • Support conflict resolution initiatives, enhancing workplace harmony and employee satisfaction.
  • Assist in benefits administration, optimizing employee understanding of compensation packages.
  • Manage employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintain accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Manage employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
  • Oversee labor law compliance.
  • Conduct thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Prepare new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
  • Update HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
  • Ensure legal compliance in all HR practices by staying current with relevant employment laws and regulations, as well as conducting regular policy reviews.
  • Answer employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
  • Establish strong relationships with external partners including recruiters, educational institutions, and industry associations to expand organizational reach in talent acquisition efforts.
  • Collaborate with management to identify staffing needs and develop workforce planning strategies, resulting in optimized personnel resources allocation.
  • Manage employee leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining clear communication channels between employees and management.
  • Maintain payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Maintain company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Organize and lead staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Facilitate onboarding sessions and on-the-job training.
  • Motivate employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Provide expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
  • Regularly analyze workforce trends to proactively address potential skill gaps or staffing needs.
  • Process employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Reduce time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.
  • Structure compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Work with managers to achieve compliance and provide clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Support payroll processing by verifying timesheets and ensuring accuracy of employee data.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, policies, and workplace procedures efficiently.
  • Collaborate with team members to improve HR processes and streamline administrative tasks.
  • Coordinate company-wide events to enhance employee morale such as holiday parties, recognition ceremonies, and team outings.

Accounts Payable Accountant

Nucor
05.2011 - 04.2016
  • Process vendor invoices with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance.
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Assist in month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Coordinate communications with vendors regarding payment status and invoice inquiries to enhance relationships.
  • Utilize ERP software for tracking invoice approvals and payment schedules, streamlining workflow efficiency.
  • Prepare weekly reports on outstanding payables, contributing to improved cash flow management efforts.
  • Support audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries from external auditors.
  • Minimize late payment fees by consistently monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments accordingly.
  • Assist employees with filling out expense reports.
  • Enhance vendor relationships through timely and accurate payment processing, fostering a positive rapport between the company and vendors.
  • Increase accuracy in financial transactions by maintaining a well-organized filing system for all accounts payable documentation.
  • Ensure accurate expense allocation with diligent review of invoices for proper general ledger coding.
  • Serve as a key contact person for external vendors, addressing inquiries on payment statuses promptly and professionally.
  • Reduce discrepancies in financial records by conducting thorough account reconciliations and rectifying any inconsistencies.
  • Develop strong working knowledge of various accounting software programs, optimizing their use for efficient accounts payable processing.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects, applying accounting expertise to support other departments with financial-related tasks.
  • Reduce manual data entry errors by implementing Excel macros to automate repetitive tasks related to invoice inputting.
  • Mitigate risk of fraud by establishing stringent controls and checks on payment processing.
  • Spearhead project to digitize historical accounts payable records, enhancing data retrieval efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws by accurately processing tax documents and withholdings for vendors.
  • Contribute to budget management by monitoring expenditures and reporting significant variances.
  • Support financial planning by accurately forecasting monthly accounts payable expenditures.
  • Optimize cash flow management.
  • Reach out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Tracked funds, and prepare deposits.
  • Diminish outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
  • Compile general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Identify legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
  • Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
10-2022

High School Diploma -

Kingstree Senior High
Kingstree, SC
05-2011

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Employee relations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Records management
  • Benefits and compensation management
  • Talent acquisition
  • Legal compliance
  • Staff management
  • Employee retention
  • HRIS management

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Bloodborne Pathogens

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Maximus
05.2020 - 07.2025

Human Resources Administrator

Nucor
04.2016 - 04.2020

Accounts Payable Accountant

Nucor
05.2011 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

Kingstree Senior High

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