Melinda Kirk, MBA, SPHR

Melinda Kirk, MBA, SPHR is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the HR/Payroll Manager at Brand Protect Plus LLC since October 2020.1 She holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, which she completed in 2020, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the same institution.1

Professional Experience

Melinda has a diverse background in human resources and business administration:

• Current Roles:

  • HR/Payroll Manager at Brand Protect Plus LLC (October 2020 - Present)
  • Business Administrator at The Remodeling Group, Inc. (June 2020 - Present)

• Previous Positions:

  • Human Resources Manager at a private company (November 2008 - June 2020)
  • Practice Group Employment Administrator at Hudson Financial Solutions
  • Employment Administrator at Ohio Consolidated Builders, Inc
  • Member Services Administrator at Matchmaker International

Skills and Responsibilities

In her previous role as Human Resources Manager, Melinda's responsibilities included:

• Supporting management in HR processes such as interviewing, hiring, retention, and terminations
• Performance management and disciplinary meetings
• Creating and implementing policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws
• Payroll and benefits administration
• Managing unemployment claims
• Representing the company at Industrial Commission and Court of Common Plea hearings
• 401k administration1

Certifications

Melinda holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification, issued by HRCI in August 2023.1 This certification demonstrates her expertise and commitment to the HR field.

Melinda Kirk is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username melinda3416.1