Alita Yarneth, PHR

8320 Bon Air Road

Baltimore, MD 21234 410-882-3686
PROFILE A professional with a great attention to detail, analytical skills and t
he ability to learn quickly.
EDUCATION Villa Julie College, Bachelor of Science, May 1998
Major: Business Information Systems, Graduated with Highest Honors
Towson State University, Bachelor of Science, January 1992
Major: Business/Human Resource Management
PHR, June 2008
Attended PMP (2005) and Six Sigma (2009) courses
EMPLOYMENT
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK), Baltimore, MD
Mar 2009 * May 2010 Sr. Manager, Human Resources (HRIS)
* Stood up a new metrics and analytics function for Mission Systems Group to p
rovide relevant data to support HR and business strategy and as a result:
? Realized over $4M savings in overtime costs
? Reduced excessive PTO carryover balances about 15% with proactive outreach
* Designed and created a centralized reporting database (Access) to support mo
nthly and quarterly metrics
* Remotely managed the centralized service center
* Created group-wide policies and procedures
* Centralized PeopleSoft security entitlements to reduce errors and inconsiste
ncies in access levels
* Managed the planned implementation of the Saba Learning Management System
* Worked closely with Recruiting Center of Excellence and HR Directors to refi
ne processes
* Worked with Division and Corporate HR and IT on ATK-wide projects and initia
tives, participating on project teams and/or conducting UAT
* Compiled data for AAP
CitiFinancial, Baltimore, MD
Feb 2006 * Mar 2009 HRIS & Servicing Director/ HRIS Manager 2
* Directed the activities of the HRIS and Employee Services groups
* Managed local projects for PeopleSoft and other system conversions or implem
entations
* Managed and/or participated in internal or external projects related to HR
* Security entitlements for HR applications and network shares
* Managed HR Intranet maintenance
* Developed queries and reports using PeopleSoft Query, Crystal Reports, MS Ac
cess and MS Excel
* Acted as liaison with IT department and Corporate HR & Payroll services Trai
n employees on HR systems
* Developed and/or refined processes
* SOX contact
May 2003 * Jan 2006 HRIS Manager
* Maintained security entitlements for multiple systems
* Developed queries and reports using PeopleSoft Query, Crystal Reports, MS Ac
cess and MS Excel
* Managed and/or participated in internal or external projects related to HR
* Supervised 3 HRIS Specialists
* Acted as liaison with IT department and Corporate HR & Payroll services
* Maintained data integrity by performing regular audits
* Developed and maintained databases for special programs or projects
* Managed data for payroll conversions
* Provided assistance to HR users with application questions
* Managed HR Intranet updates
* Developed guidelines and procedures for HRIS
Sep. 2000 * May 2003 HRIS Specialist/Sr. HRIS Specialist
* Updated HR Intranet pages content and design in conjunction with Web Develop
ment team
* Designed, maintained and modified numerous Access database objects
* Performed data extracts from PeopleSoft and imported into Microsoft Access
* Maintained and audited control tables; Audited employee data for accuracy
* Maintained security access to all HR systems in conjunction with Information
Systems and parent HR administrators
* Acted as liaison to Information Systems
* Trained department users on Microsoft Office and general computer systems
* Generated and distributed standard and ad hoc reports
* Troubleshot general PC problems before escalation to IT department
* Provided guidance to junior level specialists
American Red Cross, Baltimore, MD
Apr. 2000 * Aug. 2000 Senior Application Specialist
* Maintained regulated documents and adhere to procedures
* Configured new PCs and installed hardware and software
* Responded to Help Desk calls and worked with users to resolve PC problems
* Managed users, groups and shares on both a Novell and Windows NT network
* Managed the Deviation Tracking System (an Access database), conducted weekly
maintenance and troubleshot problems
* Downloaded data for various departments as necessary and imported into Excel
or Access for manipulation
Aug. 1998 * Mar. 2000 Network Specialist
* Performed same duties as above except maintaining regulated documents
Jan. 1998 - Aug. 1998 HRIS Coordinator
* Audited HRIS database to correct errors
* Ran weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports for Human Resource staff and manageme
nt
* Participated on project teams for new HRIS database
* Downloaded data as necessary for Human Resource staff and for EEO reporting
Aug. 1996 - Jan. 1998 Administrative Coordinator, Human Resources
* Answered phones and greeted all internal and external customers
* Developed spreadsheet to manage incoming resumes
* Performed data entry of all applications
* Conducted first-level interviews as needed
* Managed supplies
Bank of America, Baltimore, MD
Dec. 1993-July 1996 Personnel Recruiter
* Utilized behavioral-based interviewing techniques to screen applicants
* Communicated with managers during the recruitment process
* Facilitated new-hire orientations
* Attended job fairs, open houses, and seminars
Feb. 1993-Dec. 1993 Human Resources Assistant
* Conducted enrollment of new employees
* Responded to employment inquiries
* Maintained applicant database
* Administered placement assistance and outplacement programs
* Successfully managed temporary staffing department and performed recruiter a
ctivities during merger, leading to promotion
COMPUTER Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Publisher
and Visio; SharePoint; Windows XP, NT, & 2000; WinZip; PeopleSoft; Crystal Repor
ts; ADP; Internet Explorer; Snagit; GoToMeeting; Adobe Acrobat; Dreamweaver
REFERENCES Available upon request.