Laura B.

Eady-Popwell
584 Applewood Drive ~ Centerville, UT 84014
801.294.8510 le56de5e@westpost.net
Objective
To utilize my education, extensive professional development and Human Resources
and Employee Relation skills to develop and establish a strong Human Resources p
resence in a progressive, employee focused business environment.
Summary of Qualifications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Investigator with a diverse background in h
uman resources, benefits administration, diversity initiatives and employee rela
tions. Additional experience includes recruiting, participating in audit enviro
nments, safety, security and ergonomic initiatives. I have experience in active
ly resolving employee relations and performance issues including recommendations
for administrative action. I also have a strong Professional Development backgr
ound covering multiple aspects of Human Resource procedures and initiatives.
Skills
* Coaching * Employee Evaluations * State & Federal Personnel Law
* Effective Communications * Contesting Discrimination * Conflict Resol
ution
* Risk Management * Stress Management * Workers' Compensation
Professional Experience
Human Resource Management
* Ensured compliance with corporate audit requirements maintaining the separatio
n of responsibilities within departments.
* Administered wage, salary and benefit plans by holding meetings as required, k
eeping associates apprised of changes, and conducting wage surveys.
* Ensured associates' compliance with work safety/security policies and oversaw
covering of documents with all associates as an annual reminder and the administ
ration of ergonomics training.
* Provided unemployment claim support as required by corporate office. Documente
d involuntary terminations as provided to the Corporate Tax Office and appealed
hearings that were conducted locally.
* Reviewed performance appraisal comments for completeness. Provided counseling
for all associates by way of each reporting Shift Operations Manager and General
Lead Clerk.
* Assured timely handling of associate issues and made recommendations for admin
istrative and disciplinary actions.
* Scheduled and attended associate representative meetings bi-monthly, a forum t
hrough which associates could ask questions and express concerns relating to the
business.
* Promoted the value of cultural differences in hiring and promoted practices by
adhering to Affirmative Action and Title VII standards.
* Managed recruiting efforts including interviewing and hiring staff to unit's n
eeds and controlled and monitored turnover. Ensured fair and equitable administr
ation of company policies and procedures, thereby reducing attrition.
* Supervised administrative hours including administrative/personnel area and mo
nitored hours used

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EO/AA Investigation
* Acts as a consultant and advisor to the University of Utah Community regarding
compliance with University policy and state and federal law relevant to prohibi
ted discrimination, equal opportunity and access, disability accommodations and
affirmative action.
* Facilitates resolution of complaints through mediation and negotiation when de
termined as an appropriate resolution process.
* Independently plans and conducts investigations by interviewing parties and wi
tnesses. Reviews and processes documents and or other evidence analyzing all evi
dence gathered during and in relation to relevant state and federal laws.
* Evaluates faculty and staff requests for accommodations and investigates alle
ged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA.
* Assists in Developing and delivering training relating to sexual harassment, d
iscrimination and the ADA/Section 504.
* Updates and modifies current OEO/AA training in the areas of obligations in co
mpliance with state and federal laws.
Work History
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (OEO/AA Office), Salt Lake City, UT 2008-Pre
sent
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Investigator
JCPENNEY (Salt Lake Shared Services Center), Salt Lake City, UT
2004-2008
Human Resources Manager
JCPENNEY (Catalog Customer Service Center), Bountiful, UT 1994-2004
Human Resources Manager
JCPENNEY (Catalog Customer Service Center), Nashville, TN
1985-1994
Shift Operations Manager
TWIGGS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Jeffersonville, GA
1968-1972
Music Teacher
Education
SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE, Savannah, Georgia 1968
Bachelor of Science in Education

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