Robert Dupree

About Robert Dupree

With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an MBA, I bring a unique blend of insight into human behavior and strategic business acumen to every professional endeavor. My academic background has given me a robust understanding of psychological principles, organizational dynamics, and effective management practices skills that are essential for driving both individual and organizational success.Over nearly a decade in Human Resources, I have gained hands on experience across multiple industries, allowing me to appreciate the nuances of diverse organizational cultures and employee needs. This journey has enabled me to develop deep expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. My approach is grounded in evidence-based HR strategies that foster positive workplace environments, enhance employee engagement, and support sustainable growth.Currently, I am pursuing my SHRM certification to further deepen my knowledge and remain at the forefront of evolving HR best practices. I am passionate about leveraging my foundation in psychology to design people centric solutions that align with business objectives while supporting employees’ well-being and professional growth.I believe that effective HR leadership requires both empathy and analytical rigor a combination I strive to embody as I help organizations build resilient teams and thriving cultures.

Experience

1. Complex Human Resources Manager

   Highgate

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Administer comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans, ensuring accurate billing and regulatory compliance.•Provide expert guidance to employees regarding benefit options, facilitate enrollment processes, and resolve complex inquiries to enhance employee understanding and satisfaction.•Streamline HR reporting by compiling and distributing critical review lists and turnover reports to departmental leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and strategic workforce planning.•Manage all aspects of payroll data entry and adjustments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of wage information and employee changes.•Conduct prescreening interviews to identify qualified candidates, contributing to effective talent acquisition strategies.•Respond to unemployment claims promptly while maintaining detailed logbooks for unemployment cases, new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions.•Audit hours worked in payroll reports to verify eligibility for benefits, safeguarding financial integrity and employee welfare.•Compile wage surveys that provide essential market data for compensation strategy development.•Monitor and maintain the Leave of Absence (LOA) log to ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements.•Oversee Workman’s Compensation claims by completing First Reports of Injury and Employers’ Reports of Industrial Injury efficiently, facilitating timely claim resolution and supporting affected employees.

Education

• Mercy University

  Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2015

• Mercy University

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

  2013 — 2017

• Mercy University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration/ Marketing,

  2017 — 2019