ESSENAM AKUE
High Point
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources professional with progressive experience in employee relations, compliance, training, labor relations, recruitment, onboarding, and workforce development. Proven ability to support large employee populations, improve retention, strengthen compliance, and partner with leaders to drive business results. Adept at managing compliance and talent development in both union and non union environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist / Training Specialist
CLARIOS LLC
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Served as primary HR contact for 300+ hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Reduced FMLA-related absences by 30% through proactive case management.
- Supported employee relations, investigations, onboarding, attendance programs, and policy administration.
- Maintained affirmative action and compliance documentation.
- Partnered with union leadership and management on CBA administration.
- Built partnership with local colleges to secure workforce development funding
- Led workforce training initiatives, retraining 300+ employees and improving operational readiness.
- Supported recruiting, candidate onboarding, and workforce planning.
Project Coordinator
GLOBAL M LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed cross-functional projects, schedules, budgets, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Improved process coordination and project execution.
Training Specialist
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Developed 33 On-the-Job Subject Matter Experts.
- Delivered training programs that improved compliance and employee readiness.
- Re-engineered training delivery systems, applied Job Instruction Breakdown (JIB) coaching to reduce ramp up time and increase training efficiency
Education
MBA - Project Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FLM.S. - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
08.2027
Skills
- Employee Relations
- FMLA & Leave Administration
- HR Compliance
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Labor Relations (CBA)
- Employee Engagement
- HRIS & Reporting
- Training & Development
- Workforce Planning
- Microsoft Office
CAREER NOTE
2025–2026: Provided full-time care for an ill family member while continuing graduate studies and professional development.
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist / Training Specialist
CLARIOS LLC
01.2021 - 01.2025
Project Coordinator
GLOBAL M LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Training Specialist
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
01.2014 - 01.2019
MBA - Project Management
Florida Institute of Technology
M.S. - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University