OUTLOOK
Carl L. Williams
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Natural collaborator and initiative-taker with a proven track record in Human Resources Management. Highly adaptable with excellent communication and team-building skills. Demonstrated ability to thrive in challenging environments and navigate ambiguity. Passionate about employee enhancement while balancing the needs of both employer and employee. Offers expertise as a People Partner, backed by a bachelor’s degree in organizational Behavior and Human Resource principles. With 23 years in management and 10 years in the private sector, I possess strong business leadership acumen and emotional intelligence, along with a positive can-do attitude.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinate the recruitment process for all job postings.
- Manage the company's compensation and benefit plans.
- Involved in planning employee events and developing programs for employee development.
- Collaborated closely with team members to enhance their performance and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with leadership on recruitment strategies.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, monitor safety dashboards, and address employee concerns.
- Facilitated employee communication to enhance their understanding and appreciation of benefits programs.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and completed all pre-employment forms within 72 hours.
- Worked with management to maintain high safety standards and employee morale.
- Tracked and ensured compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and PWFA.
- Informed management on current trends, regulatory changes, and modern human resources and employment law technologies.
- I generated reports on any employment changes to ensure compliance by utilizing BambooHR.
- I also helped employees with various leave requests and performed other assigned duties.
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Develop and implement recruitment strategies, create job postings, source candidates, and build a talent pipeline.
- Screening and Interviewing: Conduct initial screenings, coordinate interviews, and assist managers with candidate selection.
- Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and promote a positive workplace culture.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Policy Development: Help develop and enforce HR policies and procedures.
- Performance Management: Assist with performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
- Administrative Tasks: Maintain employee records, manage HR documentation, and support payroll and benefits administration.
Human Resource Manager
L. S. Caldwell & Associates Inc.
Washington, DC
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinate the recruitment process for all job postings.
- Manage the company's compensation and benefit plans.
- Involved in planning employee events and developing programs for employee development.
- Collaborated closely with team members to enhance their performance and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with leadership on recruitment strategies.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, monitor safety dashboards, and address employee concerns.
- Facilitated employee communication to enhance their understanding and appreciation of benefits programs.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and completed all pre-employment forms within 72 hours.
- Worked with management to maintain high safety standards and employee morale.
- Tracked and ensured compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and PWFA.
- Informed management on current trends, regulatory changes, and modern human resources and employment law technologies.
- I generated reports on any employment changes to ensure compliance by utilizing BambooHR.
- I also helped employees with various leave requests and performed other assigned duties.
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Develop and implement recruitment strategies, create job postings, source candidates, and build a talent pipeline.
- Screening and Interviewing: Conduct initial screenings, coordinate interviews, and assist managers with candidate selection.
- Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and promote a positive workplace culture.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Policy Development: Assist in developing and enforcing HR policies and procedures.
- Performance Management: Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
- Administrative Tasks: Maintain employee records, manage HR documentation, and assist with payroll and benefits administration.
Human Resources Generalist
Amazon
Arlington, VA
02.2018 - 09.2023
- Coordinated the recruitment process for over fifty new full-time employees.
- Managed the company's compensation and benefit plans.
- Organized employee onboarding and training sessions totaling over 1,000 hours.
- Planned employee events and developed programs for employee development.
- Collaborated closely with team members to enhance their performance and satisfaction.
- I also performed the E-Verify process on employees.
- Recorded I-9 audit and E-Verification results in internal applications to track compliance and identify exceptions, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, generated I-9 exception reports, and notified HR management of non-compliant I-9s; I monitored E-Verify exceptions until a final resolution was reached.
- I assisted HR management with any inquiries regarding the validity of I-9 supporting documentation and procedural questions.
- I provided I-9 and E-Verify documentation to internal departments and uploaded it to HR and management systems.
- Collaborated with leadership on recruitment strategies, development plans, performance management, and employee engagement to improve retention rates by 12%.
Human Resources Generalist
Uline
New York, NY
05.2013 - 02.2018
- I was responsible for managing and coordinating candidate interviews for thirty open positions, administering pre-employment assessments, facilitating the onboarding process, and ensuring the accurate completion of all hiring paperwork.
- I also managed the payroll and benefits services for over 150 employees.
- As part of my job responsibilities, I managed tasks such as timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, employee relations, and corrective action matters.
- Facilitated employee communication to enhance the understanding and appreciation of benefits programs and collaborated with the leadership team on development plans, performance management, and employee engagement.
- I oversaw training new hires and performed performance evaluations.
- I reported to the HR manager and the department leadership GM and ensured compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA regulations.
- I coordinated and developed employee event planning and employee development programs.
- I utilized I-9, Advantage, and E-Verify to verify I-9 documents, ensuring compliance with laws and accurate employment information.
Financial Consultant/Personal Financial Advisor
CLW Consulting
Arlington, VA
08.1995 - 02.2018
- As a financial consultant/ Personal Financial Advisor, I oversaw purchase audits and assessed the accuracy of recorded payments.
- I use QuickBooks, various accounting applications, and online software.
- I managed payment and vendor activity.
- Additionally, I supported clients by providing financial analysis, managing budgets, and controlling operational costs.
- I provided credit counseling, family budgeting strategy, retirement planning, legal document assistance, tax services, and financial education and guidance.
- Served as a life coach to guide the youth in the right direction regarding money management and responsible living in an ever-changing economy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Finance
Kent State University
PHR Diploma - Human Resource Management
Certification
PHR Diploma, Human Resource Management
Abilities
- Ability to communicate information accurately, effectively, and on time with personnel and the public.
- Proficient in using applicable automated systems, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, HRIS/ATS: Workday, BambooHR, Paycom, and SharePoint.
- Work independently and meet demanding deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Input data into electronic case files with an elevated level of accuracy.
- Ensure that all recorded data is confidential and carefully managed.
- Sharp business acumen, forging dynamic relationships with hiring managers, candidates, hiring firms/agencies, and fellow People Ops partners.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong collaborator with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer service-oriented, highly responsible, dependable, and able to work well under pressure.
Approach
Progressive HR, People & Culture, I take a contemporary approach to Human Resources that focuses on employee well-being, inclusivity, and fostering a positive work environment. It moves beyond traditional HR practices by prioritizing employee experience, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement.
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home
07.2024 - 05.2025
Human Resource Manager
L. S. Caldwell & Associates Inc.
02.2024 - 07.2024
Human Resources Generalist
Amazon
02.2018 - 09.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Uline
05.2013 - 02.2018
Financial Consultant/Personal Financial Advisor
CLW Consulting
08.1995 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Finance
Kent State University
PHR Diploma - Human Resource Management
Skills
Policy implementation
Employee retention
Employee relations
Retention strategies
Coaching leadership
Legal compliance
HR analytics
Benefits administration
Conducting employee surveys
Background checks
Diversity and inclusion
Exit interviews
HR policies development
Managing employee relations
Organizational development
Onboarding programs
Internal communications
Optimizing performance
Flexible work arrangements
Improving compensation plans
HRIS management
Workforce diversity
Improving employee engagement
Recommending policy improvements
Labor law compliance
Work culture enhancement
Employee engagement
Reviewing compliance
Problem-solving
Coaching and mentoring
Onboarding, training, and development
Human resource information system HRIS
Staff management
Leadership training and development
Employee relations oversight
Human resources operations
Performance management systems
Leadership development
Recruitment
Relationship building
Administering disciplinary procedures
Recruitment and hiring
Management support
Compliance
Confidential document control
Benefits and compensation management
Policy improvement recommendations
Corrective action planning
Employee handbook development
Employee recognition programs
Employee referral programs
Dispute mediation
Performance optimization
Human resources department processes
Cross-functional collaboration
Hiring and onboarding
Company organization
Human resource management software HRMS
Negotiation tactics
Contract negotiation
Labor negotiations
Employee engagement strategies
Personnel recruitment
Unemployment claims
Improving organizational standards
Employment record verification
Training needs analysis
Regulatory compliance
Workforce improvements
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved complaints which led to positive results and employee trust.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchQuote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Software
MS OFFICE
HRIS/ATS PAYCOM, WORKDAY, BAMBO HR, SHARE POINT
Languages
English
Affiliations
- FERTERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
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