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Catrena Sanders

Cordova

Summary

Seasoned Sr. HRBP with over 20 years of experience in strategic workforce planning, talent development and performance management. Successfully led HR initiatives tied to business objectives resulting in 50% turnover reduction rate, increased morale, improving teamwork and collaboration. Looking forward to contributing my profound HR expertise and passion in a new opportunity to support organizational growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

SR HRG/HR Mgr. Successor

Boars Head
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal, state & local laws and regulations; review and administer updated HR policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
  • Assist in managing an HR department of six employees.
  • Work closely with the PM, Dept. Managers & Supervisors to provide counsel & guidance regarding policies, procedures, suspensions, or terminations.
  • Manage & resolve employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution and all disciplinary actions.
  • Submitted proposals to increase the tuition reimbursement allowance and the vacation days offered.
  • Implementation of HR policies
  • Manage the recruitment & interviews for all salary positions.
  • Manage all labor relations & grievances (VA plant)
  • Manage performance reviews & the merit process for hourly & salary associate.
  • Created the NHO SOPs to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
  • Approve all personnel changes (promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations & suspensions)
  • Succession planning & employee development
  • Assist with FMLA, company benefits & open enrollment.
  • Conduct L&D annual training & monthly roundtables.

SR HR Generalist/Interim HR Manager

GXO formerly XPO Logistics
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Direct Reports (3 FT & two contractors)
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal, state & local laws.
  • Implementation of HR policies
  • Worked closely with the GM, Dept. Managers & Supervisors to provide counsel & guidance regarding policies, procedures, terminations and disciplinaries.
  • Kept management & operations notified of internal & external HR developments & training that may have an impact on the overall process & effectiveness.
  • Managed the recruitment & interviews for all positions.
  • Managed performance reviews & the merit process for hourly & salary associates
  • Succession planning & organizational growth
  • Led L&D training, ensured documents & manuals were current, accurate, confidential & in compliance with company policies & government regulations.
  • Collaborated with temporary agencies for new and/or recurring job orders.
  • Liaison between employees & Corporate for benefits & payroll related issues
  • Assisted with safety/injury reporting, managed all PLOA & maintained updates on STD/FMLA
  • Promoted positive employee relations, built morale by recognition programs, employee appreciation, etc.

Sr. HRBP/Onsite Manager

Coleman Mgmt. Inc.
12.2011 - 06.2020
  • Processed multi-state payroll for senior salary employees.
  • Direct Reports (7 FT & 2 PT)
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal, state & local laws.
  • Managed all labor relations & grievances.
  • Succession planning & performance reviews
  • Reduced turnover by 50%
  • Created and maintained all job descriptions.
  • Critiqued company policies & redesigned handbook
  • Benefits administration
  • Developed and implemented new HR policies.
  • Worked closely with the leadership team to provide counsel & guidance regarding policies, procedures, terminations and disciplinaries.
  • Established the D & I board and department.
  • Managed safety program, incidents & compliance, investigated accidents & prepared reports for insurance carriers (forklift certifications & OSHA 300 log)
  • Processed quarterly bonuses, severances, and manual checks.

HR/Payroll Sr. Supervisor

J. Johnson Healthcare
07.2007 - 06.2011
  • Supervised payroll/HR department of 8 employees
  • Managed month-end/year-end processes
  • Processed garnishments & financial reports
  • Developed and implemented new department procedures.
  • Maintained HR/Payroll budget 3000+ employees.
  • Department training and staff development
  • Recruited & interviewed for all salary positions for my department.

HRBP II

J. Johnson Healthcare
03.1999 - 06.2007
  • Developed company processes & created company handbook.
  • Processed multi-state payroll.
  • Managed all employee relations issues.
  • Created and maintained job descriptions.
  • Succession & Strategic Planning
  • Training & Development for leadership positions.
  • Recruited & interviewed for all salary positions.
  • Conducted HR/Safety training.
  • Managed company organizational structure & responsibilities
  • Managed staffing levels & created a strong hierarchical structure.

Education

SWCC Business Management - Human Resources

SWCC
Memphis, TN
12.2025

Skills

  • SR HRBP with experience in Leadership, Employee Relations, Multi-State Payroll, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Workers Comp & Safety
  • Manufacturing/Distribution, Healthcare, Hospitality, 3PL, Staffing & Start-Up experience
  • Financial Reports (Active Employees, Ad Hoc, Labor/Turnover & ACA)
  • Training & Development
  • Proficient in ADP-WFN, ADP Enterprise & EV6, Paylocity, Concur, Costpoint, UltiPro, Paycor, Workday, PeopleSoft, Kronos, Success Factors, Chrome River, IDMS, Fieldglass, SMART & MS Office Suite (V-lookups/Pivot Tables)

Timeline

SR HRG/HR Mgr. Successor

Boars Head
08.2022 - 03.2025

SR HR Generalist/Interim HR Manager

GXO formerly XPO Logistics
09.2020 - 06.2022

Sr. HRBP/Onsite Manager

Coleman Mgmt. Inc.
12.2011 - 06.2020

HR/Payroll Sr. Supervisor

J. Johnson Healthcare
07.2007 - 06.2011

HRBP II

J. Johnson Healthcare
03.1999 - 06.2007

SWCC Business Management - Human Resources

SWCC

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