SHARON SIMMONS
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced with meticulous evidence collection, analysis, and case resolution. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving to uncover essential information in investigations. Track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Relations Analyst
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
10.2024 - Current
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Prepare reports and data for internal investigations involving staff interaction with students and other staff, sharing with stakeholders as required
- Assist in employee relations investigations relating to board policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation arising under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, and other state and federal statutes
- Handle multiple cases simultaneously while prioritizing the most urgent needs
- Document, collect and maintain investigation files and evidence that supports investigative findings and results in the case management system
- Conduct exit interviews and any subsequent investigations related to the employee's voluntary separation
- Identify root causes of issues, weighing the importance and validity of information to form fact-based opinions, solve problems and make formal recommendations to leadership which mitigate risk
- Review failed drug tests and background check results
- Coordinate and facilitate random drug testing for district employees
- Respond to unemployment claims filed with the Division of Employment Security
- Ensure district-wide compliance with online training courses
- Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
- Prepare and maintain official personnel files and reports
- Ensure that all Human Resources systems are fair, equitable, and adhere to state, federal, and local laws, and school board policies
- Participate in professional development workshops
- Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Sr Administrative Secretary
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Serves as the personal and confidential administrator to the principal and senior staff.
- Assists with the recruitment process by filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in the interview process.
- Coordinates random drug testing of staff identified by central HR.
- Compiles and monitors data for employee records and personnel documents to support accurate recordkeeping of credentials and required training.
- Coordinates logistics for off-site training events.
- Processes payroll for over one hundred staff members.
- Manages invoice processing to ensure timely payment of vendors.
- Process expense reports for senior staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Orders supplies and requests quotes from vendors for various school functions.
- Initiates, prepares, and processes transactions related to the school's P-Card.
- Supports senior staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing documents and monthly financial reports.
Homeowner Services Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Communicated program requirements and expectations to future homeowners to meet organization and department completion timelines.
- Followed regulatory practices associated with home buying through state laws, federal laws and Habitat for Humanity International policies.
- Maintained a database of affordable housing certified lenders and real estate agents knowledgeable of the affordable housing options.
- Planned informational workshops, assisted with loan processing, and communicated with homebuyers throughout the homebuying process.
- Monitored future homeowner income and credit to maintain program eligibility and loan readiness.
Education
Certification - Notary Public
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC08.2013
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Risk analysis
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical problem solving
- Employee Onboarding
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Employee Relations Analyst
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
10.2024 - Current
Sr Administrative Secretary
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
08.2022 - 10.2024
Homeowner Services Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pfeiffer University
Certification - Notary Public
Central Piedmont Community College
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