Maxine Kent
Human resources manager with solid skills in HR administration, policy and procedure development, traditional and electronic recruiting, hiring, training, employee relations, corporate communications, contract management, and affirmative action.
Effective change agent with record of success managing people and projects in fast-paced, high pressure environments.
Solid knowledge of state and federal employment / unemployment laws, EEOC, ADA, and OSHA regulations.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and HRIS systems.
WEST REHAB – West Creek, Mississippi
Human Resources Manager (2008-Present)
Direct and manage staffing for 22 facilities. Recruit, hire, and train staff. Supervise five staffing coordinators and handle all HR management functions.
Contribute to improvements in company profits through effective management of human resources.
Conduct interviews, screen applicants, and provide new hire orientations.
 

ADVO STAFFING – West Hanson, Mississippi
Onsite Coordinator / Partnership Manager (2005-2008)
Managed operations and supervised staff at three locations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 24 on-site coordinators. Functioned as primary liaison between client companies and upper management. Assisted with contract negotiation and recruiting.

Managed contract staff programs at individual client sites.
Sourced and placed personnel through in-house recruiters, advertisements, traditional / Internet recruiting, and job fairs.
Oversaw benefits enrollment, payroll, performance appraisals, employee relations, contractor terminations, exit interviewing, recognition programs, co-employment issues, and safety audits.

Managed personnel records (225+ employees).

 
RTF SECURITY SERVICES – Seattle, Washington
Site Supervisor (2000-2005)
Coordinated onsite personnel functions. Screened applicants, conducted initial interviews, and made hiring recommendations.
Prepared performance appraisals and maintained employee records.
Led on-the-job training sessions; utilized state-of-the-art training and testing methods.
Human Resource Generalist / Intern (1995-2000)
Organized personnel records for Affirmative Action tracking.

WEST CREEK STATE UNIVERSITY – West Creek, Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (1995)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Equal Opportunity Law
Sexual Harassment
Applicant Tracking Systems
Dealing with Difficult People
Dale Carnegie
Leadership Skills
HR Strategic Planning
Society of Human Resources Management