April Beard

About April Beard

20+ years of Human Resources experience. I\'m a People Advocate and strategic thought…

Experience

1. Associate Director of Human Resources

   Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools

   Sep 2024 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   Enters, maintains and processes information in the payroll system; information includes employees hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses, stipends and other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding utilizing Paylocity HR system.• Processes bi monthly payroll and other additional off cycles as needed• Manage and develop HR Business Partner and HR Coordinator• Handle Employee Relations for Managers.• Teacher Licensure/Permit Compliance and Reporting • Handle Unemployment compliance• Provide HR metrics for data analysis, audit, retention and other HR information.• Lead-Project management for new HRIS system. • Lead Benefits Open Enrollment Meetings/Process• Handle and lead HR Trainings• Assist Chief People Officer with other projects as neededApril 2024-September 2024Temporary Human Resources Business Partner• Enters, maintains and processes information in the payroll system; information includes employees hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses, stipends and other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding utilizing Paylocity HR system.• Processes bi monthly payroll and other additional off cycles as needed• Completes onboarding process to include 2nd and final level interviewing, providing feedback, creating offer letters via Lever and Docusign, conducts background checks, reference checks, licensure/permits and educational verification. Order necessary equipment and conduct new hire orientation• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors• Ensure 401k and TCRS reporting. Reconcile biweekly and monthly to ensure accurate reporting. • Maintain effective communication amongst all levels of employees and management. • Providing HR metrics for data analysis, audit, retention and other HR information.• Training and Development of new People staff

Education

• University of Tennessee at Martin

  Bachelor of Science, Sociology

  2003 — 2008

• Colorado State University Global

  Master's degree, Human Resources Management

  2015 — 2019

• Liberty University

  Master of Arts, Management and Leadership

  2009 — 2011