Aja Lockhart
@ajalockhart
I am an HR professional with 10+ years in HR operations, onboarding, and compliance.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience across HR operations, onboarding, payroll auditing, and compliance. I have supported 200+ employees and processed payroll for 300+ employees, and I am known for integrity, confidentiality, and partnering with leaders to improve processes.
I've worked extensively with HRIS systems including Workday, Kronos, and Lawson, and supported Workday implementation through file conversion and data integrity checks. I led onboarding improvements that reduced new hire integration time by ~20% and delivered timecard reviews and payroll audits under tight deadlines. I also manage LMS content, benefits administration, and annual open enrollment cycles.
I thrive in fast-paced, distributed teams and bring a pragmatic, compliance-focused approach to HR challenges. I am eager to streamline HRIS and employee lifecycle processes while supporting inclusive culture and retention.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Generalist
BEST Employment Solutions
Sep 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Supported 200+ employees with HR inquiries, onboarding logistics, and policy interpretation; delivered timecard reviews and HRIS updates and drafted compliance documentation to ensure regulatory adherence.
HR Coordinator
Axis Capital
Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Managed onboarding, training logistics, and recruitment coordination across departments while maintaining accurate employee records and communicating policy changes. Assisted with performance management tracking and internal recognition programs.
HR Coordinator
Garden City Hospital
Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Coordinated performance review cycles and staff compliance training while managing the Learning Management System and conducting HR data audits. Streamlined onboarding workflow, reducing new-hire integration time by ~20%, and provided payroll assistance and audit reports.
HR Clerk / Payroll Administrator
MGM Grand Detroit
Nov 2013 - Feb 2018 (4 years 3 months)
Processed payroll for 300+ employees and resolved payroll discrepancies using Kronos while supporting Workday implementation through file conversion and data integrity checks. Maintained I-9 and termination records and supported onboarding for a 3,000+ workforce.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EUEastern Michigan University
Business
Completed coursework including Introduction to Business, Fundamentals of Speech, Legal Environment of Business, Sociology, and Diversity Studies.
UBUniversity of South Florida, Muma College of Business
Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Completed a Certificate in DEI in the Workplace through the University of South Florida Muma College of Business.
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