BRITTNEY STOKES-SABO
Brunswick
Summary
Seasoned Director of Human Resources with solid background in employee management, strategic planning, and organizational development. Emphasize innovative HR initiatives for workforce optimization and boosted productivity. Strengths include talent acquisition, benefit administration, and conflict resolution. Recognized for implementing successful HR policies that enhance employee satisfaction and overall company performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Port City Logistics
Port Wentworth
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with business goals
- Managed recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill by 30%
- Handled employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions
- Designed and implemented performance appraisal systems to enhance productivity
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations, reducing legal risks
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and career growth
- Designed and managed competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Created and updated HR policies and procedures
- Developed and managed the HR department budget
- Tracked and analyzed HR metrics to inform strategic decisions
- Led a team of 6 HR professionals, overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and performance management for a company with 300 employees
- Implemented a new HRIS system, improving data accuracy and streamlining HR processes
- Conducted regular performance reviews and provided coaching and feedback to employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Managed employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives
Director of Talent Strategy
Port City Logistics
Port Wentworth
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Designed and executed talent acquisition strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in high-quality hires
- Led workforce planning initiatives, aligning talent needs with business objectives and ensuring optimal staffing levels
- Designed and implemented talent management programs, including succession planning, career development, and leadership training
- Collaborated with senior leadership to identify key talent priorities and develop strategies to address them
- Utilized data analytics to drive talent decisions, improving retention rates by 15%
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, enhancing organizational culture and increasing diverse representation by 20%
- Managed employer branding efforts, positioning the company as an employer of choice in the industry
- Oversaw the development and implementation of employee engagement and recognition programs, boosting employee morale and productivity
- Directed the creation and execution of onboarding programs, ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into the organization
- Monitored industry trends and best practices to continuously improve talent strategy and maintain a competitive edge
Director of Human Resources
Mike Hostilo Law Firm
Savannah
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Processed biweekly payroll for 100 team members
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring processes
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes
- Initiated employee evaluation processes and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees
- Advised leadership on HR-related issues, including vacation and sick time, benefits, job services, and employment discrepancies
- Ensured compliance with ACA, I-9, and personnel regulations
- Managed FMLA, STD, and LTD tracking and approval
- Acted as Plan Administrator for 401k, ensuring compliance, rollovers, withdrawals, and enrollment for active and inactive team members
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance
- Advised senior management on human resources issues and approved terminations
- Created comprehensive orientation programs to acquaint new employees with company programs, guidelines, policies, and procedures
Recruiter
Rich Products Corporation
Brunswick
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits, and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations
- Brought in well-qualified, multifaceted job candidates to fill open positions
- Planned and executed recruitment events to attract area candidates
- Completed onboarding processes for all new hires
- Conducted weekly orientations to integrate new employees
- Coordinated staffing needs with managers
- Tracked attendance, addressed attendance issues, and managed separations with associates
- Conducted one-on-one counseling as necessary
- Assisted with communications to payroll and the benefits department
- Maintained Production Headcount Report and Weekly HR Report
- Increased recruiting network by leveraging industry contacts and internet mining resources, including CareerBuilder, Indeed, and LinkedIn
Staffing Manager
RANDSTAD
Brunswick
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed client accounts, recruited and staffed for open positions
- Hired and interviewed new employees, scheduled professional and digital interviews
- Met sales goals and made calls to potential clients
- Processed weekly payroll and managed workers' compensation cases
- Maintained contact with employees and ensured follow-ups
- Managed 130-150 employees for multiple active clients, both long-term and temporary positions
- Scheduled weekly meetings, follow-ups, and presented pricing to new clients
- Conducted new employee orientations
Staffing Coordinator/Recruiter
HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC
Brunswick
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Reviewed resumes, identified qualified applicants, scheduled and attended interviews
- Extended job offers and started new hire paperwork
- Completed confirmation letters and assisted with New Employee Orientation
- Managed bi-weekly payroll for 75+ employees
- Conducted credentialing for nurses and doctors
- Visited locations to meet with employees and managers to understand the needs of Gateway and their clients and residents
- Attended job fairs to attract potential candidates
Education
Bachelor's - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
01.2015
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Benefits administration
- Employee relations
- Microsoft Office
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- HRIS Implementation
- Human resources operation
- Performance evaluation
- Reduce Turnover
- Compliance management
- Compensation management
- HRIS implementation
- Budget management
- Onboarding processes
- Leadership development
- HR policies and procedures
- Health and safety compliance
- Labor laws compliance
- Workers' compensation oversight
- Decision-making
- Compensation and Wage Structure
- Change Management
- Organizational & Succession Planning
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Port City Logistics
03.2023 - Current
Director of Talent Strategy
Port City Logistics
08.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Human Resources
Mike Hostilo Law Firm
12.2020 - 08.2022
Recruiter
Rich Products Corporation
02.2019 - 12.2020
Staffing Manager
RANDSTAD
07.2017 - 02.2019
Staffing Coordinator/Recruiter
HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC
11.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor's - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY