Kendall Mayo
Ashdown
Summary
Respected human resources professional with extensive expertise in talent acquisition and employee relations. Multi-tasks effectively on complex projects while consistently meeting deadlines. Promotes clear communication and collaboration among departments to enhance organizational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Texarkana Aluminum, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Maintained benefits for hourly/salary employees.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
- Review and maintain employee timecards, adding bonuses, miscellaneous reimbursements, etc.
- Review and submission of Employment Verifications
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Collaborated with senior management, and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning, and succession planning.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions, and reach resolution of grievances.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies, and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
Human Resources Manager
Texarkana Resources
Texarkana
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Benefits and payroll for the entire workforce, including PTO benefits, insurance, miscellaneous reimbursement, etc.
- Implemented employee training.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with HR software to enhance production support and minimize downtime.
- Ran reports to track metrics such as employee turnover, headcount, and new hires.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
- Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
- Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
Human Resources Coordinator
GLMHC
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Supported HR functions with an emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Maintained the human resources information system, and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate the hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations, and monthly departmental meetings.
- Addressed and resolved general payroll-related inquiries.
- Implemented a tracking database for employee professional development, licensure renewal credits, and renewal deadlines.
- Networked with local community colleges to leverage resources.
- Analyzed employee surveys to identify areas needing improvement in the workplace.
- Supported benefits administration, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Responded to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.
- Managed HRIS, ensuring efficient data management and reporting capabilities.
Human Resources Assistant
Walt & Son's
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
- Payroll management for entire workforce.
Education
BBA - Business And Managerial Economics
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05-2016
High School Diploma -
Ashdown High School
Ashdown, AR05.2012
Skills
- Human Resource Management Software
- Labor law compliance
- Employee benefits administration
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance management
- HRIS management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee engagement
- Policy implementation
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Kiwanis
- Texarkana City Chamber of Commerce
- CASA- NE Texas
Certification
- SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management certification
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Texarkana Aluminum, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2025
Human Resources Manager
Texarkana Resources
02.2020 - 01.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
GLMHC
05.2016 - 12.2019
Human Resources Assistant
Walt & Son's
08.2013 - 04.2016
BBA - Business And Managerial Economics
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
High School Diploma -
Ashdown High School