Tamia Watts, MBA, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Pine Belt Mental Health Care

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Human Resources Intern

  Human Resources Intern for Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources.Responsibilities include:Administrative tasksScreened applicants Data entry of potential and current employees Conducted background checksEnsured licensures were up to date

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  MGM Resorts International

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Human Resources Intern

  Participated in a 12 week Hospitality Internship Program which provided insight and exposure to all operating divisions within the organization. Pre-screened applications for qualifications and disposition via the applicant tracking system. Assisted with the processing of I9 forms for new hires & exposure to MS Gaming process and compliance.Assisted with the facilitation of new hire orientation. Organized and hosted a Women’s Leadership breakfast with over 80 attendees. Assisted with the organization launch of the Workday Recruiting applicant tracking system.Participated in a division job fair with over 200 applicants. Show less

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  MGM Resorts International

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2021

  • Provide HR support to the Luxor Resort & Casino property operational leaders (150) with talent and performance management with a focus on enhancing on-boarding, increasing leadership capabilities, and supporting the Company-wide succession planning process. • Partner with operational leaders on employee surveys, leadership skip-level meetings, and employee focus group meetings to conduct regular organizational health assessments. • Consult, support and provide guidance to property/corporate division leadership to develop action plans to address employee feedback.• Constructed and launched onboarding sessions for new leaders that include resources, leadership training, and 30-60-80 day check-in• Partner with HR Director, Learning & Development CoE and property leadership to facilitate Talent Reviews, Year-End Performance reviews, and Calibration• Facilitate the exit interview process by conducting interviews, ensuring the integrity of data, providing analytics and metrics, and providing turnover reports and analysis, including recommendations based on findings.• Performance Management: Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to business leaders (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, corrective action, etc.). Assists business leaders in the facilitation and accomplishment of goal setting and development plans. Show less HRSS Supervisor - COVID Hotline• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.• Supervised 25 Notification Specialists remotely in providing excellent customer service and ensuring KPI’s and quotas are met.• Monitor call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.• Increased efficiency and productivity through effective staff training regarding customer service protocols and call resolution techniques.• Provide case management and system update suggestion to leadership• Update work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads. Show less Collaborate with and build relationships across functional divisions and key internal and external stakeholders.Partner with hiring managers in assigned business groups to gain an understanding of the staffing plans and position requirements; proactively recruits and fills open positions that meet or exceed staffing needs consistent with business goals.Coach and consult as a staffing expert to hiring managers for all matters pertaining to recruitment and employment within assigned business groups.Manage requisition, recruitment, and staffing processes to ensure consistency, legal compliance, and adherence to federal, state, local laws and regulations.Develop partnerships with community, education, and employment agencies to create a pipeline of qualified candidates.Recruit and source diverse candidates through various effective traditional and strategic sourcing methods to include social media, print advertising, internet postings, job fairs, recruiting events, networking, professional organizations, specialty groups, referrals, community partnerships, and recruitment agencies. Manage the interviewing and selection process which includes, but is not limited to, prescreening applicants through pre-employment behavioral interviews and skills testing, phone interviews, online quizzes and auditions for department consideration and selection. This also includes alcohol/drug screening, background investigation, gaming licenses, and job offer processing.Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation on talent acquisition processes to ensure legalManage internal career opportunity program to include internal postings, selection, and transfer process. Facilitate and execute the employment process for all candidates in assigned business groupsMaintain working knowledge of all federal and state laws, and applicable CBAs pertaining to employment. Show less Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements in licensing, certifications, registrations, and corporate training requirements.Responsible for managing the MS Gaming Work Permit process and serve as a liaison for the Beau Rivage and the MS Gaming Commission.Verify data integrity and compliance through consistent monitoring and auditing. Oversees all license & certification verification and expiration's for the property through workdayUtilized employee and manager feedback to improve gaming renewal process and communicationUse project management skills to manage work activities and timelines to ensure HR compliance matters were addressed and support human resources team with related human resource projects.Assisted in the Employee Exit Process project through research and analysis to enhance the exit process, improve the uniform retention, and decrease uniform expense. Show less * 2018 Most recognized employee on company’s’ Achievers platform.* Responsible for facilitating property new hire orientation for over 600 employees* Facilitates a two day New Hire Orientation that prepares the new hire for a successful tenure with company by providing adequate information on the culture, service, service recovery policies and procedures, and recognition platforms.* Conduct quality check-in with new hires within the first 90 days of employment to gauge their engagement and preparedness in the company* Partnered with Director of HR and Learning Partner to pilot program "Upward Mobility" a LinkedIn Learning training program* Deliver targets and continuously improve the quality of the candidates/new hires * Developed and strengthened relationships with key executives and hiring managers throughout the company* Administer and maintain accurate rosters, attendance records, acknowledgment forms and other required documentation and tracking in the Learning Management System.* Engage in self-directed work on a daily basis; set time-tables for project completion; manage resources, prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision* Maintain training facilitates to include material inventory and ordering, room set up, break- down, and equipment preparation.* Ensured the planning, monitoring, and managing of the summer internship program by providing various information, knowledge, and resources about the company and the property through speaking engagements and property. Show less * Assisted in the recruitment process of on-call hires by pre-screening applicants and disposition candidates via applicant tracking system.* Managed the on-boarding process for over 700 new hires .* Manage the Applicant Tracking System to track progress of candidates* Process and coordinate request for pre-employment clearances and license verification.* Responsible for monitoring drug/background status and onboarding for all operating divisions within the organization.* Complete all I-9 functions for new hires and current employees as directed by Corporate I-9 team.* Engage new hires in the company's culture and service standards during Onboarding process.* Act as a liaison between new hires and department managers by conducting new hire orientation scheduling and confirmation communication. Show less * Process and coordinate requests for pre-employment clearances, license verifications, and follow-up with candidates * Assist with the gaming registration process to include new hires, change of location and renewals in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Commission* Support guests in person and over the phone with application questions, workday, Hire Right, drug screening, new hire processing documents, and all other systems applicable to the hiring process* Assist in all phases of the applicant & new hire process. Show less

  • HR Business Partner

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Human Resources Shared Services Supervisor

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Human Resources Compliance specialist

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Learning and Talent Development Specialist

    Sept 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Employment Services Specialist

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Employment Services Representative

    Jul 2016 - Apr 2017
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  Emerging Leaders Network Group

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  Network Group Chairman Of The Board

  Chair of the Emerging Leaders Professional Network Group .Overseen and lead the professional network group of 200 membersLead the leadership board (team of 5 individuals)Established a monthly book club focused on professional development Organized and planned monthly meetings with executive key leaders as speakers

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  Bellagio

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  HR Business Partner

  (Talent Management HR Partner)Provide HR support to 70 operational leaders with talent and performance management with a focus on enhancing on- boarding, increasing leadership capabilities, and supporting the Company-wide succession planning process.• Partner with operational leaders on employee surveys, leadership skip-level meetings, and employee focus group meetings to conduct regular organizational health assessments.• Consult, support and provide guidance to property/corporate division leadership to develop action plans to address employee feedback.• Constructed and launched onboarding sessions for new leaders that include resources, leadership training, and 30-60-80 day check-in.• Utilize Workday Reporting to provide analytics and metrics on turnover, leave status, recruitment, and performance management. • Partner with HR Director and property leadership to facilitate Talent Reviews, Year-End Performance reviews, and Calibration.•Facilitate the exit interview process by conducting interviews• Performance Management: Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to business leaders (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, corrective action, etc.). Assists business leaders in the facilitation and accomplishment of goal setting and development plans. Show less

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  PwC

  Sept 2022 - now

  HR Manager

  Experienced HR Manager (Talent and Deployment)- Advisor for Financial Services, Asset Wealth Management, Financial Due Diligence (Deals), and consulting. Partner with teams of 300 staff Associates through Partner. Serve as a trusted advisor to partners/leaders and executing firms peoplestrategy including DEI, development, performance management, andrewards/recognition.- Managed budget and executing workforce planning, forecasting, utilization, andworkload balance- Make staffing decisions while considering individual development needs, careerinterests, andbroad-based experiences utilizing analytical and presentation skillsto provide key data to drive business decisions- Consult with Senior HR Leaders/Office of General Counsel on terminations, andEthics & Compliance on employee relations matters- Consult with Relationship leaders and Partners on coaching discussions andperformance improvement plans,- Collaborate with Practice team leader on DEI, recruiting, onboarding, andemployee relations, Partner selection- Led performance review process covering 230 staff members identifying highand low performers, promotions, and finalizing compensation- Work with immigration team and lawyers to review and confirm pertinentinformation for permanent residency, work visas, H1-Bs, etc.- Participating in Managing Director (MD) process, including identification of internal promotion candidates, business case articulation and metric validation;- Supporting partners/leaders in the external hiring of MD candidates including the preparation of the business case for hire, interview selection/coordination and onboarding of MD hires; Show less