“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.”
– Rosa Parks
I am a Career Coach for Human Resources (HR) professionals to start and grow their Human Resources career, so they can confidently and authentically be themselves while getting the salary and professional development they desire.
During the day, you can find me working as a Human Resources Business Partner for a global tech company. When I’m not doing that, you can find me recording and uploading YouTube videos to my YouTube Channel – Heyyy HR, watering my hydrangeas, writing blog posts that are packed with tools and resources to elevate your life, relaxing with my Shih-Tzu, Riley, or brunching with my small circle of folks.
I am known for my sister-girl YouTube videos that cover everything in Human Resources, my Geechie-girl IG stories and unique interviewing techniques while recruiting the best professionals across the globe.
People often refer to me as Timeka, unless they know me from my small hometown of McClellanville, South Carolina. Then, they call me “Meka”.
I love serving corporate Human Resources professionals or aspiring Human Resources professionals by showing that you can work in Human Resources and still be true to yourself.
Get your Human Resources Certification
(SHRM & HRCI)
Getting certified is one of the main ways to show other professionals that you are invested in your career. HRCI was the first to offer a certification for Human Resources professionals when Human Resources evolved from being known as personnel. Now, it has evolved from three main certifications, PHR, SPHR, & GPHR to a number of levels of certifications.
This expansion happened shortly after SHRM started offering certification for Human Resources professionals. Those certifications are narrowed down to two levels – SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP.
To save time from going through all of the study materials that they each offer, Heyyy HR has notes that streamlines all of that material, which allows you to dive right into studying.
Behind the scenes!
My YouTube channel was the start of it all! I found myself on the phone so many times helping other HR professionals, CEOs, managers, and past colleagues that I felt I wanted and needed that time back. On the flip side, I wanted to help others.
So, I figured, I’ll create a YouTube channel with all of the things that they call or email me about and I’ll respond with a link to the video that gives them all of their answers. The crazy thing is, not only did the folks I knew found the channel, but so did people across the United States and in so many other countries across the globe.
From the comments, it was obvious that this YouTube channel was only the beginning of Heyyy HR.
Not your “average” Human Resources
The things I am most passionate about in life are my family, close friends, being a life-time learner and breaking generational curses. One way you can break generational curses is to position yourself in your career where you are in demand and make more money.
Are you a…
- Human Resource Assistant
- Human Resource Coordinator
- Recruiter
- HR Specialist (i.e. Talent Acquisition, Benefits, etc.)
- HR Generalist
- HR Business Partner
If so, then perfect. I know you’ve been dreaming of the day that you can pass the HRCI or SHRM exam and put those powerful letters behind your name. The day that you can confidently apply to jobs knowing that you are an expert in your field.
Heyyy HR Blog
Every blog is full of resources for Human Resources professionals at all levels in their careers. The resources in these blogs include links to external professional sites, templates, videos and so much more.
Credit Score Optimization: Strategies for Financial Health
Use this as your credit 101 course or guide. Let's start by understanding that credit is a fundamental tool in the modern financial landscape, enabling consumers and businesses to borrow money or access goods and services with the understanding that payment will be...
Salaries for Human Resources: Navigating Compensation in 2024
Are you confused about salaries for Human Resources positions? Not sure what the salary for human resources roles should be? Not sure if the human resources role is as competitive as other companies with the same roles? Not sure what the typical salary is...
Salary Negotiation Strategies: Securing Your Worth in the Workplace
Are salary negotiation conversations hard for you? Do you find yourself accepting the first offer when presented with a job offer? Are you confused about the salary for different roles? Do you understand that there is a difference between positions with the same job...
7 Money Tips Every Professional Should Know
Does talking about money or your income feel uncomfortable? Do you get stuck when you're asked how much money you want to make? Are you trying to figure out why personal finance is important? Do you feel like personal financial management tips can help you stop the...
Finances 101: Essentials for Personal Money Management
Are you trying to figure out how to stop living from paycheck to paycheck? Want to buy your first home, but you aren't sure where to start? Personal money management is the first step to getting financial freedom and this blog post will tell you all about it. ...
HR Certification HRCI & SHRM: Guide to Advanced HR Credentials
Not sure what the difference is between the HR Certifications from HRCI and SHRM? Are you trying to decide how important (or not important) being certified really is? These are the HRCI and SHRM certification details that will clear your mind and guide you to a firm...
Training Manual for Human Resources Professionals
Nothing is more scary than accepting a job offer for a position that you don’t know how to do. No worries!
Heyyy HR has you covered with a full training manual for all Human Resources professionals. This training manual is one that you can reference your entire Human Resources career.
Includes:
- Step-by-step on-the-job instructions for all HR Professionals
- Accessible & customizable templates
- Guidance through FMLA Process
- Workers Compensation Claims
- Human Resources Career Ladder
- Videos for the entire Human Resources Career
- Interactive eBook that allows you to click to external resources
- Summary section for each section of the manual
- Chapter Quizzes & Answers
- Related Resources Section
- Supplemental Material Section
- 5 easy-to-use Human Resources Forms
- 4 ready-to-use Checklist for your Human Resources Department
- Detailed processes: Job Posting, Recruiting, Onboarding, Workers Comp, FMLA and Onboarding
Heyyy HR on YouTube
The only YouTube channel with a southern Human Resources professional who gives all things HR from a home girl point of view.
With over ten years of Human Resources experience in roles ranging from HR Assistant to HR Specialist, then HR Generalist leading up to HR Consultant and HR Director, there is over 150 uploads with amazing guests and nearly ten different playlists.
The playlists on Heyyy HR that speaks to:
- Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
- HR Generalist
- Background Screenings/Pre-employment Checks
- Job Searching
- Growing your HR Career
… and so much more!
How I Got SHRM Certified!
(over 12k views)
What It’s like being an HR Generalist
(over 8k views)
SHRM vs HRCI: Which should I get?
(nearly 10k views)
SHRM & HRCI Study Tips for 2022
(nearly 4k views)