Teauna Upshaw

About Teauna Upshaw

Human Resources leader with demonstrated work experience leading recruitment, employee…

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Schwan Cosmetics USA

   Jul 2019 — Present

   Direct strategic and tactical human resources operations by designing systems, programs, and policies to drive organizational and people strategies throughout the employee life cycle. Direct and execute talent acquisition, payroll administration, compensation management, personnel records, employee benefits and leave, workers compensation, employee relations, training, and development activities or programs. Establish and deliver objectives for organizational communication, positive employer-employee relationships, and a high level of employee morale. Oversee, lead, and comply with legal and government required laws and reporting regulations affecting the company and human resources function to include collaboration with employment law counsel, HR 3rd party consultants, auditors, and outside government agencies. Serving as primary contact to support global HR initiatives to include (CSR) Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Global Standards of Conduct and company social audits. Execute company Health and Benefit Design plans in collaboration with external partners and lead the ongoing delivery, administration and communication of the overall programs. Programs include group health insurance, 401K plan administration, and wellness programs. Continuously seek and identify processes, programs and procedures to positively impact organizational development and personnel performance output. Aim to automate and streamline HR tasks and responsibilities without decreasing talent engagement. Responsible for the leadership and direction of all Human Resources programs to include talent management, talent compliance, total rewards, workers compensation and safety for the Schwan Cosmetics USA manufacturing business operations. Direct all aspects of payroll, benefits, HR billing and HRIS administration ensuring compliance and comprehensive delivery. Develop and oversee HR departmental budget and performance output.

Education

• Strayer University

  MBA, Human Resources Management

  2007 — 2009

• Strayer University

  Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Assessment Center
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Career Counseling
• Assessment Centres
• Recruitment/Retention
• Talent Acquisition
• Interviews
• Graduate Recruitment
• Outplacement
• Temporary Placement
• Career Development
• Talent Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Training
• Employee Relations
• Public Speaking
• Technical Recruiting
• Orientation
• Interview Coaching
• Job Descriptions
• Sourcing
• Employee Training
• Human Resources
• Benefits Administration
• Screening
• HR Policies
• Coaching
• Resume Writing
• Job Search Strategies
• Personnel Management
• New Hire Orientation
• Staff Development
• Onboarding
• Payroll
• Succession Planning
• Contract Recruitment
• Career Management
• Interviewing
• Employee Engagement
• Workforce Planning