CARMIESHA COX, MSHRM, PHRi
Nassau
Summary
HR professional with cross functional experience at MSC Cruises Ocean Cay, specializing in recruitment management and employee relations. Expertise in HRIS administration led to streamlined onboarding processes and improved performance evaluations. Strong conflict resolution skills contribute to high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
MSC Cruises Ocean Cay
Nassau
02.2023 - Current
- Managed recruitment processes for various positions across two cruise operation sites.
- Addressed inquiries from over 200 employees regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
- Maintained accurate employee records within HR information systems.
- Assisted in performance evaluations and feedback mechanisms.
- Streamlined benefits enrollment for all employees.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about the application, performing background checks, and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Managed employee separation processes, including exit interviews and termination paperwork, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Provided support to hiring managers during full cycle recruitment.
- Integrated HRIS to enhance historical data management and HR metrics.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment within the workplace.
- Supported conflict resolution initiatives among staff members and departments.
Onboarding Coordinator- HR Shared Services
Baha Mar
Nassau
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed onboarding materials to enhance the employee orientation experience.
- Managed scheduling of orientation sessions for diverse employee groups.
- Streamlined documentation processes for new employee paperwork and compliance.
- Initiated hiring processes for all candidates using Infor HR Global Platform System.
- Facilitated transfers, promotions, and job coding within Infor Global Platform System.
- Established positive relationships with external vendors providing services related to onboarding activities.
- Served as the primary auditor with onboarding documents for all new line staff employees.
- Managed background check processes for all line-level and management-line staff.
- Collaborated with IT department to ensure timely setup of computer accounts and email for new hires.
Consultant – HR – Global Compensation
Elanco Animal Health
Greenfield
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Contributed to the strategic evolution of the Total Rewards program by designing, defining and managing policy and benefit provisions.
- Creation of job aids for U.S. based managers/supervisors ensuring proficiency of Elanco’s intranet.
- Sole personnel for the facilitation of employment and wage verifications for all U.S based employees.
- Recruiting diverse talent within U.S. based colleges and universities as a Diversity Champion for the I.T Campus Recruitment Team.
- Coordination and creation of engagement filled events for Elanco summer interns.
- Conducted research on employee related engagement tools to improve work efficiency for all global employees.
Talent Acquisition Intern
Elanco Animal Health
Greenfield
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Created and implemented brand new digital procedural guide for 16 university recruiting 'point captains' to assist with on campus recruiting planning, interview screening, candidate follow up, and company branding.
- Designed and disseminated survey tool to collect recommendations on staffing optimization, recruitment and retention to aid in the development of new recruiting guide.
- Conducted competitive analysis via social media research to discover engagement gaps to improve company branding and awareness.
- Explored opportunities with the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore to determine viability of future recruiting partnership with the School of Agriculture.
Graduate Assistant/Program Manager
Purdue University Black Cultural Center
West Lafayette
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Created and facilitated 10+ events per year for the entire student and faculty body.
- Managed and created social media content on all relevant platforms.
- Supervised three undergraduates each semester to aid in daily operations of the center.
- Facilitated the natural disaster relief program for Hurricane Dorian survivors as head of the fundraiser.
Social Media Coordinator
Purdue University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
West Lafayette
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed social media content of weekly/monthly/yearly events
- Created relevant content on Canva Developer for all upcoming events
- Host seminars and workshops for interested members
- Conducted interviews on interested members
Summer Intern
Ministry of Public Health
Nassau
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed incoming paperwork of over 10,000 employees
- Filed, sorted and organized file cabinets of active and terminated employees
- Uploaded relevant files to housing folders
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management
West Lafayette, IN12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University Polytechnic Institute
West Lafayette, IN05.2018
Skills
- Recruitment management and talent acquisition
- HRIS administration
- Performance evaluation and benefits
- Conflict resolution
- Confidential document control
- Employee relations
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources International (PHRI)
- ILM Level III Certificate in Leadership & Management
Accomplishments
- Former Olympian for the Bahamian Women’s Track and Field Team. XXXI Olympiad, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Key Bank Minority MBA Case Competition, placed in the top 6 -finalist (2019)
- Big Ten Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship, Sportsmanship Award (2018)
- NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, First Team All-American; career 4th and 9th overall All-American honor (2018)
- Volunteer Coach for Purdue’s Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Team (2018)
- International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) World Championships, London, England; 4x400-meter relay team member (2017)
Leadership Experience
- Purdue University, Division 1 NCAA Women’s Track and Field, Intercollegiate Student-Athlete, 2013-2018, Dedicated 40 hours per week, in season, and 20 hours per week, out of season, in competitive athletics including meetings, conditioning, practices, meets, and conferences.
- John R. Wooden Leadership Institute, Participant, 2013-2018, Developed leadership, service, cooperation and initiation through a curriculum designed for Purdue student athletes based on the Pyramid of Success (Loyalty, Competitive Greatness, Enthusiasm, and Initiative) developed by Coach Wooden. The Wooden Leadership Institute is designated by HR.com.
Timeline
HR Generalist
MSC Cruises Ocean Cay
02.2023 - Current
Onboarding Coordinator- HR Shared Services
Baha Mar
07.2021 - 01.2023
Consultant – HR – Global Compensation
Elanco Animal Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
Talent Acquisition Intern
Elanco Animal Health
06.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Assistant/Program Manager
Purdue University Black Cultural Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Social Media Coordinator
Purdue University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Summer Intern
Ministry of Public Health
06.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University Polytechnic Institute