Janell Blair
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Manager with substantial experience in developing effective HR strategies and managing comprehensive personnel processes. Skilled in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. Successfully implemented innovative recruitment campaigns and streamlined HR operations to enhance organizational efficiency. Demonstrated ability in fostering positive workplace environments and facilitating productive team dynamics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
PattisonID
Heath Springs, SC
12.2024 - Current
- Lead HR operations for a fast-paced manufacturing facility, supporting both hourly and salaried staff across production, logistics, and corporate departments.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to align workforce strategies with production goals, ensuring adequate staffing, shift coverage, and labor cost management.
- Manage employee relations, resolve grievances, and conduct thorough investigations into workplace incidents in compliance with company policy and labor law.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention programs to attract skilled trades, machine operators, and technical talent critical to plant operations.
- Administer and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, safety training requirements, and incident reporting procedures, contributing to a culture of safety and accountability.
- Conduct HR audits and ensure consistent application of policies, including attendance, disciplinary action, and workplace conduct in accordance with union and non-union environments.
- Support supervisors and managers with coaching, performance reviews, corrective action processes, and employee development plans.
- Facilitate FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation cases, coordinating with third-party administrators and ensuring legal compliance.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives such as recognition programs, town hall meetings, and workforce communication efforts to drive morale and retention.
- Maintain accurate HRIS and personnel records for audit readiness and reporting on key metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and overtime.
- Partner with EHS and operations teams to support safety committees, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
HR Manager
The Okonite Company
Orangeburg , SC
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Investigated incidents and accidents, identified root causes, and developed appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure that safe working practices are followed.
- Provided training on the proper use of PPE, and other safety protocols.
- Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues, such as FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.
- Achieved a desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices, and overseeing HR training.
- Assisted in developing and implementing OSHA safety compliance plans.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from staff members regarding OSHA regulations.
- Developed training materials for employees regarding OSHA regulations and best practices.
- Processed requests from employees related to direct deposit enrollment, or address changes.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Conducted investigations into workplace complaints or violations of company policy.
- Facilitated training sessions for managers on topics related to employee relations, including harassment prevention and diversity awareness.
- Provided guidance on employee relations issues, such as performance management, disciplinary action, and grievances.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and programs related to employee relations.
- Maintained accurate records of all employee relation activities, including complaint investigations and counseling meetings.
- Reviewed compensation data regularly to ensure fairness across the organization.
- Monitored compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.
HRBP - Columbia/Jacksonville
TMC Transportation
Columbia, SC
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation and benefits processes.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Formulated corrective action plan through analysis of management feedback and consultation with employee.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff to boost passion for reaching goals and objectives of organization.
- Coached and trained leaders in hiring and interviewing, talent and succession planning and performance management.
- Reviewed and approved job listings and collaborated with recruiters to promote open roles across multiple platforms.
- Addressed and resolved escalated issues, leveraging strong conflict resolution and emotional intelligence.
- Identified and developed quality talent acquisition strategies and programs to increase talent pool.
- Advocated for employee needs and benefits, promoting engagement, transparency and interactive communication.
- Managed employee relations and facilitated critical conversations and programs to increase employee satisfaction.
- Facilitated new hire onboarding by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork.
- Identified vacancies in staff, supported recruiting process and interviewed prospective personnel.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of human resources staff, delegating tasks relating to employment, compensation and employee relations.
- Strengthened and enhanced processes for managing complaints by leading thorough investigations into incidents and concerns.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
Human Resource Manager - Ethics and Compliance
Walmart
Charlotte, NC
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Established measures to promote diversity and drive equal access to opportunity and advancement.
- Tracked programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Advised leadership on HR-related issues, including vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
- Maintained 100% protocol and procedural accuracy through HRIS management tools.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to ensure maximum HR employee performance.
- Strengthened and enhanced processes for managing complaints by leading thorough investigations into incidents and concerns.
- Reduced accidents in workplace by implementing safety policies and procedures.
- Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
- Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
- Raised productivity and lowered absenteeism by setting clear expectations and rewarding good attendance.
- Facilitated strategies planning through effective partnerships with leaders.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing all HR steps, including onboarding, orientation and benefits.
- Fostered culture of flexibility and acceptance by maintaining open communication with personnel, factoring team perspectives into new strategies.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily human resources reports on metrics and policies to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Executed strong negotiation skills to see both sides and worked to reach agreements to satisfy both parties.
- Built positive working relationships with other department managers through effective communication.
- Completed quarterly and yearly audits.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
Employee Relations Advisor
Rite Aid Corp
Etters, PA
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Conducted thorough investigations into employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Provided guidance to managers on employee relations issues such as performance management, disciplinary action, and dispute resolution.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, rules, standards.
- Conducted legal research on employment law precedents.
- Drafted legal documents for employment litigation cases.
- Prepared discovery requests and responses for cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and breach of contract claims.
Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Employee Relations
- Leadership Development
- Payroll
- Risk Management
- Accident investigation
- Disaster preparedness
- OSHA Compliance
- Retention strategies
- Recruitment and staffing
- Policy implementation
- Employment law compliance
- HR reporting
- Compensation structuring
- Ethics enforcement
Timeline
HR Manager
PattisonID
12.2024 - Current
HR Manager
The Okonite Company
11.2023 - 09.2024
HRBP - Columbia/Jacksonville
TMC Transportation
10.2021 - 11.2023
Human Resource Manager - Ethics and Compliance
Walmart
02.2019 - 10.2021
Employee Relations Advisor
Rite Aid Corp
06.2015 - 02.2019
Pennsylvania State University