ERIKA BARNHILL

eb5476d2@westpost.net
27426 Dobbin Huffsmith Magnolia TX 77354 (281)703-0646

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

*Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employee
recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, b
enefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and leg
al compliance.
*Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing and writing
personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.
HR SKILLS
HR Department Startup
Employment Law
FMLA/EEO/WC
Mediation & Advocacy
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Employee Relations
Benefits Administration
HR Program/Project Management
Orientation
Training & Development
Performance Management
Organizational Development
HR Policies & Procedures
EXPERIENCE
LOGAN INDUSTRIES - HEMPSTEAD TX 7734
Provides - Hydraulic Repair, Fabrication, Winches, Hydraulic Field Service and H
ydraulic Design.
HR /HSE MANAGER 2005 TO PRESENT
Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit empl
oyees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and in
centive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; admini
ster benefits enrollment and programs; administer HR budget; and handle HR gener
alist workplace issues. Resolved conflicts between employees and insurance carri
ers, coordinated health fairs to promote employee wellness, performed exit inter
views, overseeing disciplinary action and Managed HR records
Key Results:
*Brought workers' compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferre
d providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in
case of injury.
*Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ens
uring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.
*Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code o
f conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
*Introduced company's first formal performance review program, creating a flexib
le and well-received tool that was later adopted company-wide.
*Created job descriptions across all levels. "Shadowed" and interviewed employee
s to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each po
sition.
LOGAN INDUSTRIES - HEMPSTEAD TX 7734
Provides - Hydraulic Repair, Fabrication, Winches, Hydraulic Field Service and H
ydraulic Design.
Office Administrator 08/2003-to 12/2007
*Office Management
*Staff Development & Training
*Policies & Procedures Manuals
*Report & Document Preparation
*Spreadsheet & Database Creation
*Accounts Payable/Receivable
*Records Management
*Meeting & Event Planning
*Expense Reduction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Handled daily A/P processes; supervised A/P clerks; managed vendor/supplier rela
tions; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, , expense report
s, credit memos and payment transactions. Addressed escalated issues from employ
ees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A
/P files and records in accordance with company policies. Participated in planni
ng/implementing business policies and procedures, to ensure proper internal cont
rols. Maintained all corporate insurance policies and claims.
Key Results:
*Managed the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices
*Trained accounting software users and served as the primary "go-to" troubleshoo
ter for new users
*Instituted thorough cross-checking of pack-lists, receivers and invoices that h
alted a previous history of thousands of dollars in overpayments to vendors
*Improved cash flow and helped facilitate company's return to profitability.
*Resolved months of backlogged work, restored order and organization to processe
s/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and corrected invo
icing and journal entry errors that had previously been missed.
*Furnished CEO and COO with Monthly financial statements including P&L Reports,
Balance Sheets, Cash flow Statements, and other requested excel spreadsheets th
at were consistently praised for their accuracy, user-friendliness and timelines
s
*Rebuilt trust with vendors/suppliers, repairing damaged relationships by ensuri
ng timely, correct payments for all goods/services received.
Additional Responsibilities
*Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables
*Issued Checks
*Manage all petty cash and office supply expense accounts
*Manage multi bank accounts and reconcile multi bank accounts
*Established customer credit lines
*Set-up new credit accounts with vendors
*Created chart of accounts
*Prepared monthly financial statements, including P&L Reports, Balance Sheets, C
ash Flow Statements and other requested spreadsheets
*Processed Payroll
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL 1990 - Spring TX
Certifications
*First Aide/CPR
*OSHA 10 Hour Course
*Forklift Trainer
Affiliations:
*Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)