ALEX KERRAlex.D.Kerr@gmail.com713.898.2246HR PROFESSIONAL A dedicated Human Resource Professional with experience within employee relations, training, benefits and onboarding. Develops and implements human resources strategies, policies and procedures, documents HR progress/practices, conducts organizational assessments, administers benefits, recruits and trains staff. Facilitates strategic workforce solutions that optimize performance, resolve personnel issues, promote positive employee relations, protect organizations against legal actions and drive high-performing and regulatory-compliant workplace culture.CORE COMPETENCIESHuman Resources Policies and Procedures – Training and Development – Develops Positive Employee Relations Compliant with HR/Organizational Mandates – Technical Writing – Cost Containment/Financial Reporting – Conflict Resolution – Employee Onboarding – Accounting/Invoicing – Maintains Confidentiality/ Sensitivity – Builds Professional Relationships Report Writing ? Consultative Sales Techniques – Organizational Development Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)CAREER HISTORYHR COORDINATOR Archrock:Houston, TX 05/2019-PresentManage the full recruitment cycle in support of business hiring needs for Field ervice Shops as well as the Coporate OfficeManage the flow of candidates through the recruitment process, evaluate resumes, schedule, conduct interviewsDevelop & conduct New Hire Orientation Explain HR Policies and Procedures to all employeesConduct/organize background checks, drugs screens, and pre-employment medical screeningsOrganize circulation of employee paperwork, from newly hired (I9 verification, scheduling) to retired (benefits election, exiting forms)Manage FMLA, ADAA,STD,LTD employees on leavemanagement, benefit administration, HR Policies and Procedures within specific guidelinesEstablish and organize maintenance of department records, ensuring timelines, accuracy and confidentialityHR COORDINATOR (Benefits Coordinator 05-2017-05/2018)Rowan Companies: Houston, TX 05/2017 – 04/2019Manage the full recruitment cycle in support of business hiring needs for four offshore deep-sea drilling rigsWork closely with managers to discover staff requirements and recruit appropriate job candidatesManage the flow of candidates through the recruitment process, evaluate resumes, schedule, conduct interviewsManage new hire paper work, facilitate processes of offshore operations to corporate officeDevelop & conduct New Hire Orientation Explain HR Policies and Procedures to all employeesConduct/organize background checks, drugs screens, and pre-employment medical screeningsFacilitate interdepartmental communication with department heads to optimize workflowCommunicate with onshore and offshore team to maintain fully staffed rigs and provide HR supportOrganize circulation of employee paperwork, from newly hired (I9 verification, scheduling) to retired (benefits election, exiting forms)Interpret, assist and advise employees and managers regarding leave management, benefit administration, HR Policies and Procedures within specific guidelinesSupport new hire process with onboarding, I9 verification, scheduling of safety orientationEstablish and organize maintenance of department records, ensuring timelines, accuracy and confidentialityPrior to 2017, was a teacher in Houston Independent School District. Resigned to pursue career within corporate human resources.EDUCATIONBACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENTMinor: BUSINESSTEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Dean’s List (Awarded to Students with a Minimum GPA of 3.5)POST BACCALAUREATE TEACHING DEGREEUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (Awarded to Students with a Minimum GPA of 3.5)
