Ryan Wheaton
Royersford,PA
Summary
Dynamic Personnel Specialist with extensive experience at the United States Naval Service, excelling in recruitment and employee relations. Proven track record in enhancing onboarding processes and implementing effective training programs, fostering a collaborative workplace culture. Skilled in data analysis and conflict resolution, driving strategic HR initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Knowledgeable with solid background in personnel management. Proven track record of effectively handling recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance. Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and process improvement.
HR professional with strong history in personnel management and talent acquisition. Known for delivering impactful solutions in employee relations and organizational development. Reliable team collaborator with knack for adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in conflict resolution and process enhancement.
Experienced with recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Utilizes HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction. Knowledge of conflict resolution and compliance management.
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Specialist
United States Naval Service
12.2022 - Current
- Managed personnel records and maintained compliance with federal regulations.
- Coordinated recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and selection efficiency.
- Developed training programs to improve staff knowledge and operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed workforce data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making initiatives.
- Led performance evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Streamlined onboarding procedures, reducing time-to-hire for new personnel.
- Provided guidance on personnel policies, enhancing understanding and adherence among staff.
- Managed payroll processing for company employees, ensuring timely payments and accurate deductions.
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
- Streamlined personnel record-keeping processes, resulting in improved efficiency and data accuracy.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing comprehensive onboarding programs and orientation sessions.
- Administered employee benefits packages, ensuring accurate enrollment and prompt resolution of issues or discrepancies.
- Assisted in the development of employee engagement initiatives, fostering a workplace culture that promoted collaboration and teamwork.
- Reduced employee turnover by devising effective retention strategies, including career development plans and recognition programs.
- Assisted with design and implementation of internal training for supervisors and other personnel.
- Facilitated employee termination process and performed employee exit interviews to relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
- Oversaw electronic processing to deliver appropriate paychecks and benefits to employees.
- Assisted in the creation of updated policies and procedures manuals to reflect changing industry standards and legal requirements.
- Improved overall performance evaluation process by implementing streamlined tools for objective assessments and feedback collection.
- Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Personnel Specialist
US Navy
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency by 30%.
- Trained new administrative staff on office protocols and software applications.
- Implemented electronic scheduling tools, reducing appointment conflicts by 25%.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Enhanced communication within office, establishing weekly newsletter summarizing key updates and achievements.
- Implemented new CRM system to track client interactions, improving response times and client satisfaction.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Personnel Specialist
US Navy
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed personnel records and maintained compliance with federal regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for onboarding new personnel.
- Coordinated employee evaluations, fostering a culture of continuous feedback.
- Led cross-functional teams in improving human resource policies and procedures.
- Processed high volumes of payment transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Reconciled daily cash reports, ensuring alignment with bank statements.
- Trained new staff on payment processing systems and best practices.
- Monitored transaction discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline payment workflows.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced transaction turnaround times.
- Contributed to departmental goals by participating in cross-training initiatives to support team members during peak times or absences.
- Enhanced company cash flow by promptly reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Assisted management in budget analysis by providing detailed reports on expenditure trends related to specific vendors or expense categories.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by organizing incoming invoices according to priority levels for prompt processing and payment approval.
- Safeguarded company assets through timely identification of duplicate payments or suspicious activity within the accounts payable system.
- Upheld internal control standards by conducting thorough audits of past transactions to identify potential areas for improvement.
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping by maintaining updated vendor files and monitoring changes in contact information or banking details.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel software to manage invoices and payments.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring-Ford High School
Royersford, PA06.2015
Skills
- HR policies implementation
- Team building
- Training development
- Risk management
- Onboarding and orientation
- Wages and salary
- Compensation and benefits
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- Leadership development
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Payroll management
- Personnel management
- Microsoft office
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved special pay bonuses paid by completing the processing of 300 transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Command Financial Specialist by the United States Navy
Timeline
Personnel Specialist
United States Naval Service
12.2022 - Current
Personnel Specialist
US Navy
06.2021 - 11.2022
Personnel Specialist
US Navy
07.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Spring-Ford High School