Merritt Matthews
Nashville,TN
Summary
Human Resources professional with deep expertise in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving impactful HR initiatives. Strong communicator with knack for adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and enhancing workforce productivity. Experienced with employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management. Utilizes strategic HR initiatives to foster productive and cohesive work environment. Knowledge of labor laws and organizational development enhances overall company performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
HCA Healthcare
08.2018 - Current
- Facilitated talent acquisition processes to identify and onboard top-tier candidates effectively.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives, enhancing workplace morale and retention rates.
- Advised leadership on HR policies and compliance, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
- Analyzed workforce data to drive strategic decision-making and optimize human resource functions.
- Led performance management programs, providing coaching and support to enhance employee development plans.
- Managed conflict resolution processes, fostering a positive work environment through effective communication techniques.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in a tight labor market.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts for organizational success and strategic growth.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for quicker, more efficient candidate selection.
- Reduced employee turnover rates with targeted retention strategies and support systems.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 2500 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2016
MBA - Human Resources Management
Capella University
Nashville, TN12-2025
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Employee retention
- Employee relations
- Retention strategies
- Talent management
- Coaching leadership
- Legal compliance
- Strategic planning
Websites
Timeline
HR Business Partner
HCA Healthcare
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Tennessee
MBA - Human Resources Management
Capella University