Shavonda Nelson

Results-driven Human Resources professional with 10+ years of experience in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance in high-volume environments. Expertise in compensation, benefits, and leave administration (FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation). Proven ability to coach leaders, improve engagement, and implement consistent HR practices.

Strong partner in workforce planning and retention strategies. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management to strengthen leadership, strategic planning, and process improvement capabilities.

Human Resource Coordinator - Wayne-Sanderson Farms - Summit, MS

(2023-05)

• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring compliance and accurate HRIS data entry
• Improved onboarding processes through audits, increasing accuracy and consistency
• Serve as primary HR contact for high-volume employee inquiries (payroll, policies, leave)
• Partner with leadership to support engagement initiatives and improve retention
• Assist with compliance audits and workforce reporting
• Utilize Workday and Kronos for HR operations and payroll support

Personnel Supervisor - Sanderson Farms - Summit, MS

(2021-10 - 2023-05)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment and hiring to meet staffing demands
• Administered FMLA, ADA, and leave programs with full compliance
• Delivered onboarding, training, and performance coaching
• Enforced discipline and termination processes consistently across departments
• Collaborated with leadership on staffing strategies and workforce stability

Quality Control Technician - Sanderson Farms - Summit, MS

(2017-04 - 2021-10)

• Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Maintained audit-ready documentation and inspection records

Quality Assurance Technician - McLane Southern - Brookhaven, MS

(2007-05 - 2017-04)

• Reviewed supplier purchase orders for quality compliance
• Improved documentation processes and reporting accuracy

Master of Science - Project Management - Capella University (2027)

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management - Capella University (2025)