Ed Harris

People Operations Professional | HR Strategy | Operational Excellence | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

Results-driven HR Professional with 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including expertise in training coordination, process improvement, and HR systems administration. Dedicated manager of HR operations, developing and executing process improvements, and supporting employee development initiatives at organizations including Amazon and Southern Company. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with strong analytical, communication, and instructional design capabilities.

Experience

  • Human Resources Generalist at Southern Company
    Feb 2024 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Human Resources Business Partner at Amazon
    May 2019 - Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Managed 50+ HR cases covering compensation adjustments, job code changes, performance management, and training updates Maintained accurate employee data and streamlined payroll processes through SalesForce, ensuring data integrity across systems Supported leaders in interpreting performance data and navigating HR policies and procedures Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate training updates and employee development milestones Oversaw HR operations for a high-volume environment using SalesForce Panorama, managing the full employee lifecycle and supporting performance management processes. Aligned HR strategies with business objectives, supporting organizational change, Managed employee relations and drove talent development initiatives for manager and directors.

  • Operations Manager at Flentek Solutions, Inc.
    Jan 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Led a cross-functional team to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification, improving quality assurance outcomes by 90% Designed and facilitated functional training courses to enhance team skills and performance Identified process improvement opportunities and implemented solutions that increased operational efficiency by 70% from 2017-2018

  • Regional Manager at The Jorg Gray
    Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 · 3 mos

    Assessed and analyzed opportunities for sales development Supported distribution and sales channels Developed relationship with vendors via tradeshows, social media networking, and in-store visits Facilitated training and onboarding for new hires

  • Senior Coordinator at Montblanc
    Aug 2010 - Dec 2014 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Trained, coached, and developed associates in areas of sales and continuous process improvement Maintained operational excellence by engaging and empowering new employees and coworkers Utilized root-cause problem-solving tools in day-to-day decision making Increased total staff productivity 40% by gaining direct experience in various roles to enable greater work performance Represented boutique as brand ambassador in internal and external functions Monitored, analyzed, and controlled inventory levels