Sonja J. Hayes, JD, SHRM-CP

Sonja J. Hayes, JD, SHRM-CP has a diverse work experience primarily in HR roles. Sonja J. currently works as an HR Manager at Resident Interface - By Hunter Warfield, starting in February 2022. Previously, they served as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Lazydays from August 2020 to February 2022, where they provided support to a large number of employees and managers across multiple locations. Sonja J. conducted a comprehensive audit to ensure compliance with HRIS system user roles/rights according to SOX standards.

Before Lazydays, Sonja worked as a Senior Benefits Administrator at Dental Care Alliance in January 2020 to March 2020. During their time there, they provided benefits support to a significant number of employees across various states and participated in implementing and marketing additional benefit program options.

Prior to Dental Care Alliance, they held the role of HR Generalist at Hunter Warfield from October 2017 to November 2019. Sonja served as the primary contact for a global workforce and supported the build-out, implementation, and rollout of a new HRIS platform.

From April 2016 to October 2017, Sonja worked as an HR Generalist at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Sonja J. assisted employees and supervisors with leave policy interpretation, oversaw recruitment processes, and provided FMLA training to supervisors.

Before their HR roles, Sonja worked as the Director of Career Services at Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law from September 2012 to June 2015. Sonja J. managed career planning and job search services for students and alumni, leading to the restructuring of positions and revised position descriptions.

In addition, they held positions as the Talent Management Agent/Career Advisor at the University of South Florida Lakeland from October 2011 to August 2012 and as the Associate Director of Career Development at Stetson University College of Law from August 2007 to April 2011. Sonja provided career counseling, oversaw program planning, and managed the judicial clerkship advising process during their time at these institutions.

Earlier in their career, Sonja worked as a Career Consultant at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg from September 2006 to August 2007, where they provided individual career counseling and organized career fairs. Sonja J. also served as the Assistant Director of Career Services at Western New England University School of Law from January 2004 to September 2006, where they counseled students and alumni and redesigned the mentor program.

Overall, Sonja J. Hayes, JD, SHRM-CP has a diverse range of HR and career services experience, showcasing their expertise in HR management, benefits administration, career counseling, and program development.

Sonja J. Hayes, JD, SHRM-CP has a Juris Doctor degree from the Western New England University School of Law. Sonja J. obtained this degree at an unknown timeframe. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont. The specific years of their education are not provided. Sonja has also obtained two certifications - they are a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Certified Practitioner from the CAPT since December 2009, and they obtained the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM in December 2015.