VICKIE A.

RALLS, PHR
224 Kings HWY. Decatur, GA 30030 vickieralls@gmail.com (C) 301.452.2123

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Driving strategic HR initiatives, achieving organizational objectives, and delivering results Performance-driven professional with 15 years experience and proven expertise in human resources management and administration; employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment and staffing, and office management. Effective in providing critical support in the development and execution of key human resources initiatives and strategies that achieve optimal business results. Adept at administering training and benefit programs, identifying and selecting highly qualified staff, and streamlining processes. Strategic leader and business partner with reputation for boosting high levels of employee morale and building effective relationships across all levels of the organization. Core knowledge and skill areas include: Human Resources Management Benefits & Program Administration Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & On-boarding

Employee Relations & Coaching Training & Development HR Policies & Procedures Morale &Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST, ROCKVILLE, MD 2000 2010 Senior Manager Human Resources & Administration Oversaw human resources functions and employee related issues at local and satellite offices while effectively balancing organizational and employee needs. Initiated interview process, new hire orientation and on-boarding, and coached and counseled managers in properly hiring and terminating employees. Maintained policies and procedures manual for corporate and property employees. Administered all benefits and employee programs, payroll, workers compensation, and COBRA. Tracked FMLA, STD, and LTD, coordinated annual 401k audit, reviewed discrimination testing, and ensured receipt of benefit plans schedules for 5500 tax filings. Successfully compiled data, accurately generated reports, and developed an Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1 and EO Surveys, and VETS 100. Spearheaded corporate and leadership development including Conduct Code of Conduct Business and Prevention & Recognizing Discrimination and Harassment training for managers and support staff. Championed a team building exercise for HQ and East Coast satellite offices that fostered strong relationships and communications across all departmental and organizational levels, and guided managers in annual review evaluations.; exercise was eventually incorporated within various departments.

Office Manager 1992 1999 Recruited and selected all administrative and support staff. Led and organized company-wide initiatives and events including annual picnics and holiday parties. Managed 401k and deferred compensation plans, assisted with coordination of 5500 filings, and conducted employee educational seminars. Executed human resources efforts and office administration for multi-state offices. Managed and resolved employee issues and participated in terminations. Monitored workers compensation claims and OSHA reporting and posting. Gathered data for administrative and human

resources budgets and conducted employee educational seminars.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATION

Certified Professional Human Resources Society of Human Resources Management Member of Society of Human Resources Management National Organization

SOFTWARE SKILLS
Word Excel PowerPoint ADP Ceridian eSource & 500/550