Deahnauyndrea Griffin
Atlanta
Summary
HR professional with comprehensive background in managing diverse HR functions. Proven ability to enhance employee relations and drive organizational success through strategic HR planning. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic workplace needs with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
FERRETTI
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Serves as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and workplace best practices
- Assists in preparing and submitting compliance reports, including EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and other regulatory filings
- Processes and tracks workers' compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up
- Provides general administrative support to the HR department, including drafting correspondence and handling confidential information
- Ensure efficient management of HR projects, including open enrollment compliance, webinars, and client outreach, while maintaining timely and effective deliverables
- Work closely with the HR Manager/Director on proposals, contracts, and service expansions, while supporting business growth through networking, events, and professional development initiatives
- Partner with vendors to manage invoice reconciliation and audits
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Coached managers on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
- Administered bi-weekly multi-state payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Wellstar Healthcare System
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
- Managed complex candidate negotiations to ensure offers were competitive and met candidate expectations.
HR Generalist
BONNELL ALUMINUM
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Ensure adherence to company policies, union contract provisions, and labor laws and regulations concerning HR matters
- Administer policies and procedures, including compliance and code of conduct training/verification
- Oversee/support the end to end recruiting process, including candidate sourcing, resume evaluation and screening, interviewing/scheduling interviews, background checks, and making job offers
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Develop and maintain employee training matrix
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Utilize HR systems to manage employee data and records, payroll, time and attendance tracking, performance management, transfers, and promotions
- Manage weekly payroll processing
- Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures, assisting with payroll, managing correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions
E-6/Battalion Operations Sergeant
UNITED STATES ARMY
10.1999 - 08.2016
- Provided critical support during deployment and redeployment operations, ensuring smooth transitions for units in a timely manner.
- Streamlined communication between units by establishing efficient reporting systems and procedures.
- Increased operational efficiency through meticulous planning, coordination, and execution of battalion events and activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to regulations.
- Enhanced mission readiness by effectively managing and coordinating training exercises for the battalion.
- Boosted morale within the battalion by implementing new recognition programs and fostering a positive work environment.
- Developed future leaders by mentoring junior soldiers and guiding their professional growth within the organization.
- Facilitated timely decision-making by providing accurate information to commanding officers during mission-critical situations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local community organizations in order to secure resources needed for soldier well-being initiatives internal events or external engagements.
- Enhanced situational awareness during missions by managing intelligence gathering efforts using various reconnaissance assets.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Assisted in developing operational plans that aligned with higher command objectives while considering unit strengths and limitations.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Contributed to successful mission outcomes through thorough risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Fostered collaboration between units by organizing joint training exercises that promoted teamwork and shared knowledge among soldiers.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all personnel actions, including promotions, awards, disciplinary measures, and separations.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Saint Leo University
08-2025
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding and orientation
- Talent acquisition
- Employee relations management
- Employee investigations
- Employment law compliance
- Strategic HR planning
- Succession planning
- Employee engagement
- HRIS management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project management
- Payroll and benefits administration
Timeline
HR Generalist
FERRETTI
07.2021 - 02.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Wellstar Healthcare System
02.2018 - 07.2021
HR Generalist
BONNELL ALUMINUM
12.2016 - 02.2018
E-6/Battalion Operations Sergeant
UNITED STATES ARMY
10.1999 - 08.2016
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Saint Leo University
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