Tamia Watts

About Tamia Watts

I am a passionate and experienced certified human resource professional with a diverse HR background in employment/onboarding, recruitment/talent acquisition (full cycle and high volume) learning & talent development, HR compliance, and talent/performance management.I am a proud graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelors in Business Administration, emphasis in Human Resources. Additionally I have my MBA from Columbia Southern University.My interest in the Human Resource field is fueled by passion to develop and grow individuals while making a positive impact on their life. Being able to provide job opportunities, training coaching, and mentorship continues to fuel my passion for Human Resources.

Experience

1. HR Manager

   PwC

   Sep 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Experienced HR Manager (Talent and Deployment)- Advisor for Financial Services, Asset Wealth Management, Financial Due Diligence (Deals), and consulting. Partner with teams of 500 staff Associates through Partner. Serve as a trusted advisor to partners/leaders and executing firms peoplestrategy including DEI, development, performance management, andrewards/recognition- Managed budget and executing workforce planning, forecasting, utilization, andworkload balance- Make staffing decisions while considering individual development needs, careerinterests, andbroad-based experiences utilizing analytical and presentation skillsto provide key data to drive business decisions- Consult with Senior HR Leaders/Office of General Counsel on terminations, andEthics & Compliance on employee relations matters- Consult with Relationship leaders and Partners on coaching discussions andperformance improvement plans- Collaborate with Practice team leader on DEI, recruiting, onboarding, andemployee relations, Partner selection- Led performance review process covering 230 staff members identifying highand low performers, promotions, and finalizing compensation- Work with immigration team and lawyers to review and confirm pertinentinformation for permanent residency, work visas, H1-Bs, etc- Participating in Managing Director (MD) process, including identification of internal promotion candidates, business case articulation and metric validation- Supporting partners/leaders in the external hiring of MD candidates including the preparation of the business case for hire, interview selection/coordination and onboarding of MD hires;

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management and Services

  2012 — 2016

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management and Services

• McEachern High

  Diploma, General Studies

  2009 — 2012