Yananda Ross

About Yananda Ross

I am a Licensed Real Estate Broker with over 1.5 years of experience in the real estate industry and a member of the National Real Estate Association. I have a passion for helping clients find their dream homes and providing them with exceptional service and support throughout the process. I have strong communication and organization skills, as well as a background in market research and business relationship management.Prior to joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty, I was an Educator for six years, teaching and mentoring students in various subjects and levels. I also have a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Human Resources, International Business, Business Management, and Marketing from LSU Shreveport, where I obtained a Paralegal Certificate as well. I am a former business owner and an office manager with experience in finance, accounting, and employee benefits. In addition to Real Estate, I am a Human Resources professional. My mission is to ignite professionalism through human relations and services.

Experience

1. Human Resources Generalist

   Target

   Apr 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Embrace change, while proactively removing roadblocks and building diverse and inclusive talent strategies to deliver on our guest-centric mission. • Conduct internal disciplinary investigations• Process I-9 and employment verification • Conduct payroll audits to resolve PTO and benefit discrepancies• Counsel management in areas of HR laws and regulations• Assists with planning, preparation, hosting, and administration of regularly scheduled New Hires.• Process salary changes associated with merit increases, terminations, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.• Coordinate and represent company at job fairs and recruiting events • Keep HR Manager/Director apprised of all issues which may be elevated, complex, or cause risk. • Facilitate new-hire orientations (approx. 14 new hires weekly during Open Hire Season) and departmental exit interviews. • Maintain confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades. • Partner with leaders regarding organizational changes that may involve staff reassignments, staff reductions and resource pool assignments and the services related to the termination of employment including outplacement as needed for assigned areas.

Education

• LSU Shreveport

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management

• Southern University at Shreveport

  Associate of Arts - AA, Criminal Justice and Corrections

• LSU Shreveport

  Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration