Teauna Upshaw

Current

HR Generalist at Manheim Nashville Auto Auction

Past

Staffing Agent at Randstad
Benefits Contact Representative at Placement Pros
Office Manager/Receptionist at Bergman Group

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Education

Strayer University
Strayer University

Connections

19 connections

Industry

Human Resources

Websites

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Teauna Upshaw’s Summary

Professional with Human Resources knowledge and experience in workforce recruitment, behavioral interview strategies, retention initiatives, employee onboarding, payroll and benefits. Consistently partner with decision makers to assist with sound business decisions. Self starter with the ability to work independently and within a team. Driven by results and challenges and motivated to create positive partnerships to achieve excellence.

Teauna Upshaw’s Specialties:

Workforce Recruitment
Retentions Programs
Exit Surveys
Team Building Skills

Teauna Upshaw’s Experience

HR Generalist

Manheim Nashville Auto Auction

(Privately Held; Automotive industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Partner with management on workforce recruitment initiatives. Collaborate with each department for customized recruitment strategies. Primary liason to fulfill temporary staffing needs. Administer new hire and safety orientation. Conduct position analysis to create and update job descriptions. Facilitate auction workshops to present the Human Resources department functions. Administer retention and exit interviews and to recommend areas of improvement and communicate accomplishments. Process payroll for exempt, hourly and commission based employees. Investigate and report accident/injury incidents according to established procedures. Assist as needed with employee relations.
Staffing Agent

Randstad

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RAND; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

August 2006 — July 2008 (2 years )

Manage all recruiting, screening and selection of candidates for industrial and administrative opportunities. Administer new hire orientation, drug and criminal background screening. Provide workforce development guidance. Implement employee appreciation initiatives for external employees. Partner with human resources decision makers to assist with staffing and recruiting plans; turnover analysis and assist with implementation of solutions.
Benefits Contact Representative

Placement Pros

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

August 2005 — March 2006 (8 months)

Assigned to Cummins Business Services to assist employees with medical, dental, retirement, FMLA and life insurance benefit explanations. Process life insurance claims via third party vendor. Communicate with internal departments to resolve employee concerns.
Office Manager/Receptionist

Bergman Group

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

December 2001 — November 2004 (3 years )

Manage daily administrative business operations to support senior management with business objectives. Assist with media planning and account management. Greet clients visitors and vendors in friendly, courteous and professional manner.