Mellisa Edwards

Human Resources Manager @Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Managerial Responsibilities:• Oversees the daily workflow of the department• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization\'s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. • Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s Human Resources and Talent Strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.• Provides support and guidance to the HR team, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General