HR MANAGEMENT/GENERALIST AREAS OF STRENGHT

• Employee Relations
• Human Resources Administration
• Training and Development
• Compensation and Benefits Administration
• Full Cycle Recruiting
• Federal and State Employment Law

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

Employee Relations: Managed associate relations functions, talent acquisition and management, employee relations, organizational development/design, performance management, on boarding/exit and the administration of the compensation. Actively coached and counseled managers in the areas of effective goal setting, development planning, coaching and feedback, and performance assessment/review. Encouraged and supported learning and development opportunity for all associates. Responsible for responding to, monitoring, and reporting calls from Associate Relations Hotline. Investigated employment law issues/complaints as necessary (i.e. discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, new legislation, etc.) and other grievances and recommend appropriate resolutions. Management of Recognition and Employee Satisfaction Programs. Ensured that associates are treated fairly and positioned to best contribute to the organization\'s success. Management of Safety, Workers Compensation, Unemployment, Affirmative Action, ERISA, SOX documentation. Maintained business unit compliance with Federal and State employment laws related to FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, Harassment, OSHA, ERISA and EEOC.

Human Resources Administration: Coordinated and administered services to an assigned functional area, site(s), business unit or geographical territory. Managed all HRMS data transactions and data input. Data input HRMS (PeopleSoft), transactional duties, word processing, report development and tracking of data. Reviewed personnel-related documents for accuracy and completeness, maintaining files and records of a confidential nature, and preparing periodic standardized reports. Answered general questions and inquiries in all areas of human resources. Processed various applications, employment, enrollment, pay change, informational and other confidential forms and records. Worked closely with Management to provide transactional support associated with all employee life cycle related activities. Reviewed and recorded new hires, pay rates and changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, direct deposits, etc., in computer file.

Training and Development: Partnered with field management to assess training needs and identify appropriate learning and development opportunities. Developed, facilitated and tracked trainings as necessary to meet the training goals of the organization. Created and managed business unit annual training calendar. Developed and facilitated Supervisor and Team Lead Leadership Training and monthly training. Conducted new hire orientations to explain and/or answer questions related to company culture, policies and procedures, health and welfare benefits, leave and disability, safety, retirement, compensation plans, employment laws related to discrimination, harassment, worker’s compensation. Certified DDI facilitator.
Compensation and Benefits: Administered employee benefit program including life, disability, health plans, 401(k) plan, personal savings plan, and deferred compensation programs. Functioned as a liaison between employee and carriers to resolve complex issues. Researched and respond to internal benefit inquiries. Administered annual open enrollment process. Reviewed and analyzes reports of administrators and insurance carriers to ensure that their duties are carried out correctly. Complied with the provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA to assist with the filing of reports with state and federal agencies.
Full Cycle Recruiting: Consulted with management on strategic and current staffing needs; negotiated and oversaw contracts with vendors to provide recruitment and employment services; monitors cost and performance of services to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and value. Post open positions. Established contacts with local DOL and colleges, agencies and recruiting firms to post job vacancies. Represented the company during recruiting activities/job fairs. Recruited, screened and interviewed job applicants. Reviewed employment applications to assess knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, test results, and other data pertinent to selection and referral of applicants. Referred selected applicants to managers/supervisors placing job order, according to policy of organization. Reviewed employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, compensation, and other qualifications of applicants. Searched internal and outsourced data bases such as Career Builder and Monster to recruits applicants for open positions. Administered pre employment test. Assisted applicants in filling out manual or computer applications. Drafted employment offers. Contacted applicants via telephone or mail to make employment offers and negotiate start dates, salaries, bonuses and relocation if applicable. Conducted verification of employment. Initiated background checks and drug test.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Confidential, Senior Human Resources Generalist 2006-2009
Confidential, Human Resources Specialist 2002-2006
Confidential,Human Resources Clerk 2000-2002
Confidential,Human Resources Generalist 1998-2000
Confidential,Human Resources Generalist 1998-1997
Confidential, 1987-1995

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science