Daniel Prince Tate, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Southwest Tennessee Community College

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  Orientation leader throughout summers.

  • Orientation Leader

    May 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Student Government Association

    Mar 2016 - May 2018

  • Student Ambassador

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Clerical Administrator Assistant

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
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  The University of Memphis

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Professional Development Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  • Career Preparation Champion

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Enclara Pharmacia

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Human Resources Professional
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  University Clinical Health

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

  Human Resources Business Partner

  As a strategic HR partner, I led the people management agenda and served as the primary HR contact within the organization. I worked closely with leadership to drive talent management, policy development, and recruitment initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Promoted to HR Business Partner within the first year due to exceptional performance and impactful contributions as an HR Generalist. • Partnered with the VP of Organizational Effectiveness and Chief Administration Officer to develop and implement HR policies and best practices across the organization. • Designed and executed succession plans for key talent, managed complex employee relations issues, and led cross-functional HR projects to improve operational efficiency. • Built strong relationships with department leaders, leveraging business knowledge to advise management on best practices and strategic HR initiatives. • Led talent management efforts by ensuring effective onboarding, career progression, and exit strategies for employees at all levels. • Directed recruitment efforts for both permanent and temporary staffing, including onboarding over 200+ employees annually and 130+ COVID-19 contractors. • Developed and administered new hire orientation programs, enhancing the onboarding experience and boosting employee engagement from day one. • Managed the entire onboarding process, including offer letters, job descriptions, and compliance with pre-employment screenings using HRIS (Paylocity). • Generated and maintained key HR reports, including overtime, pay scale, turnover, and staffing reports, ensuring accurate and timely data for decision-making. • Conducted all exit interviews and monitored compliance with the Affirmative Action Plan, providing critical feedback to improve department procedures and overall efficiency. Show less

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  SHRM-Memphis Emerging Leaders

  Jan 2020 - now

  Chair
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  Milwaukee Tool

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  Human Resources Manager

  As HR Manager, I partnered with business leaders to drive continuous improvement in HR management, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, retention, performance management, and employee relations. I managed key HR functions and spearheaded organizational initiatives that aligned with company goals. • Supported 40 leaders and 500 employees in “The Home Depot” distribution teams, overseeing HR operations and managing 1 HR Coordinator. • Partnered with leadership to foster a positive, inclusive culture and elevate the organization as an employer of choice. • Cultivated strong relationships across the organization, regularly engaging with staff on the warehouse floor to boost morale and trust. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and hiring managers to enhance recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Led performance management processes for both exempt and non-exempt employees, overseeing bi-annual and year-end reviews, salary recommendations, and performance improvement plans. • Resolved complex employee relations issues through high-level investigations and coaching, fostering a balanced and positive work environment. • Redesigned the internal termination process, ensuring smoother offboarding, organizational alignment, and enhanced data integrity. • Managed and administered the New Hire Benefit Enrollment program, improving the new hire experience and contributing to increased retention. • Developed a new onboarding program that resulted in higher retention rates by creating a unique and engaging experience for new hires. Show less

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  Regional One Health

  Sept 2022 - now

  Human Resources Business Partner, HR Business Advisory

  As a strategic HR Business Partner, I support over 1,000 leaders and employees, focusing on employee and labor relations, compliance, and HR strategy. My role involves guiding leadership through complex HR issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture.Key Accomplishments:• Represent the organization in grievance and unemployment hearings, successfully winning 100% of unemployment claims by upholding best termination practices.• Implemented monthly best HR practices sessions, enhancing leaders' knowledge and skills in employee relations, with 75% of attendees reporting increased confidence their employee relations skills.• Reduced formal grievance hearings by 100% within client groups through proactive HR practices, mitigating risks of wrongful termination.• Developed a QR Code reporting system to intake, track, and analyze employee concerns, enabling the Employee Relations department to monitor trends, improve responsiveness, and implement proactive solutions.General Duties:• Lead complex HR investigations, including partnering with Compliance to address and investigate anonymous Hotline complaints, ensuring thorough and fair resolutions.• Generate and analyze monthly HR dashboards to review data trends on retention and turnover and exit interview feedback. Collaborate with leaders on strategies to improve engagement and reduce turnover.• Counsels client group leaders on strategies and tactics to ensure compliance with applicable employment rules, regulations, and labor agreements and to promote understanding and consistent application of HR programs and practices. Interprets policies/procedures and recommends problem-solving resolutions.• Advises/recommends corrective action and performance improvement plans as needed, following-up to ensure compliance with approved recommendations. Show less

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  Transparent HR Podcast

  May 2024 - now

  Podcast Host

  My mission is to empower individuals with transparent HR insight, fostering career opportunity and navigating workplace success for all.• Host and produce bi-weekly podcast episodes, providing transparent HR insights to help individuals navigate their careers and workplace challenges. • Research and develop content focused on key HR topics such as employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and professional development. • Collaborate with industry experts and HR professionals to provide diverse perspectives and valuable advice to listeners. • Create engaging and informative episodes, ensuring clarity and relevance to the audience’s needs. • Manage all aspects of podcast production, including scripting, recording, editing, and publishing across multiple platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, iHeartRadio). • Promote podcast episodes on social media platforms to increase audience engagement and reach, building a community of professionals interested in HR topics. • Analyze listener feedback and metrics to continuously improve content and adapt to the interests and needs of the audience. Show less