Andrea Smith

ANDREA SMITH Smyrna, GA 30339 |-|- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Human Resources Generalist with 5 years of experience seeking a dynamic role to leverage expertise in employee termination, benefits administration, and payroll management. Demonstrated success in managing employee relations, conducting impactful training sessions, and executing HR initiatives that align with business objectives. Proficient in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) management, onboarding processes, and driving HR operational efficiency through effective project leadership. Adept at fostering a positive work environment and enhancing organizational performance. ● ● ● HRIS Management Employee Relations Payroll/Benefits ● ● ● Talent Acquisition Training/Development Executive Communications ● ● ● Strategic Marketing Onboarding/Training Employee Reviews PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Aaron’s LLC | Atlanta, GA 2018 – Present Human Resource Generalist Managed employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and policy enforcement. Fostered a culture of teamwork.  Managed employee relations, conflict resolution, and issue escalation, ensuring strict compliance with company policies and fostering a positive work environment  Oversaw new hire orientations and onboarding for executive leadership roles, maintaining accurate HRIS records and generating reports to support leadership decision-making  Conducted training sessions on company policies, diversity, and inclusion, collaborating with department leaders to drive HR initiatives aligned with business objectives  Coordinated and executed HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance, improving alignment between employee development and company goals Human Resource Coordinator Expertise in supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations processes to ensure smooth HR operations.  Managed the contingent hiring process for 200+ candidates weekly, ensuring efficient onboarding and compliance  Conducted and reviewed background checks and drug screenings, collaborating with 122+ hiring managers across 10 regions to streamline processes  Developed standard operating procedures and training materials to enhance hiring and onboarding procedures, while facilitating monthly new hire orientations  Led special projects, including the successful implementation of ServiceNow and Dayforce ATS, improving HR operational efficiency and enhancing the hiring process Talent Acquisition Specialist Spearheaded and coordinated sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top talent across various industries.  Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, collaborating with hiring managers to fulfill staffing needs and providing training on offer letter creation and contingent hiring procedures  Developed and executed recruiting strategies with divisional directors, achieving 118 hires in the first 4 months and increasing the candidate database by 55% through a new job fair program  Specialized in diversity hiring for leadership roles, successfully leading national hiring events that earned 1st place recognition twice in 2020  Streamlined recruitment processes and enhanced candidate sourcing efforts, contributing to the organization’s overall staffing goals and talent acquisition strategies Proficient Staffing | Cartersville, GA 2017 – 2019 Senior Recruiter Managed the full-cycle recruiting process, consistently exceeding 350 calls per week and targeting the northern region to secure top talent. ANDREA SMITH | Page 2 of 2 Senior Recruiter, continued     Led the full-cycle recruiting process, sourcing and securing top candidates while managing high-volume hiring efforts across multiple industries; met tight deadlines by prioritizing requisitions and streamlining communication Exceeded recruiting metrics, achieving exceptional results through strategic candidate sourcing and effective client collaboration; maintained a strong pipeline of qualified talent through proactive outreach Developed and implemented innovative recruiting strategies, improving team efficiency and enhancing candidate quality for diverse roles; optimized decision-making and reduce time-to-fill rates Specialized in military hiring strategies, including background checks and compliance, ensuring smooth transitions for veteran candidates into the workforce EDUCATION | CERTIFICATION Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management & Administration| Saint Leo University Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)| In Progress TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Software: Sterling One Direct, E-Verify, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Taleo, Ceridian Dayforce Google Workspace: Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Meet, Chat Operating Systems: Mac iOS, Windows