Mercedes MacMillan

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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 leader / team motivator with record of success managing people and projects in fast-paced, high growth environments.
Solid knowledge of state and federal employment / unemployment laws, EEOC, ADA, and OSHA regulations.
Proactive manager with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and HRIS systems.
WEST REHAB – West Creek, Mississippi
Human Resources Manager (2005-2010)
Directed and managed staffing for 18 facilities in a three-state region. Recruited, hired, and trained staff. Supervised five staffing coordinators and handled all HR management functions.
Contributed to improvements in company profits through effective management of human resources.
Conducted interviews, screened applicants, and provided new hire orientations.
 

ADVO STAFFING – West Hanson, Mississippi
Onsite Coordinator / Partnership Manager (2000-2005)
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 (1998-2000)
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 (1996-1998)
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