Alessia Risi
Birmigham,Michigan
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Mayco International
02.2024 - Current
- Lead the assessment, selection, and implementation of HR technology solutions, including HRIS, ATS, performance management tools, and other HR-related systems.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on HR technology, providing guidance, support, and training to HR professionals and end users.
- Analyze existing HR systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement enhancements to streamline processes and maximize system capabilities.
- Collaborate with HR and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure alignment between HR technology and organizational needs.
- Administers employee benefit programs (i.e., medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement) including but not limited to facilitating annual open enrollment process and its integration within the HRIS.
- Oversee ACA Health Compliance ensuring accuracy of 1095C and 1094 forms.
- Oversee Wage Garnishment compliance.
- Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
Human Resources Manager
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Promote equity, fair treatment, positive employee relations and ensure compliance with state/federal employment laws
- Administer corporate policies relating to compensation, benefits, visa/green card processing, employee relations, training, and health and safety programs.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Administer human resources policies and programs, balancing employee advocacy and business operating needs
- Facilitate employee (direct and temp) 45-day performance review processes
- Assist with employee relations and conflict resolution.
Human Resources Generalist
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Keep track of days missed by employees and their timecards to follow the attendance guidelines
- Hire around 110 employees in eight months, and maintained a very low turnover rate
- Create an applicant tracking system through Excel to facilitate hiring
- Create various forms to simplify employee development, employee involvement and other activities.
Human Resources Intern
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Conduct phone screens and interviews for multiple positions as well as the onboarding activities
- Oversee and organize the New Hire Orientation for Human Resources and Safety
- Assist with the early stages of opening a manufacturing plant
- Communicate with the Temp Agency on status of temps as well as hours worked
- Conduct background checks and navigated pre-employment drug screening through a third-party testing site.
Human Resources Summer Intern
REPLY
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Generated weekly reports for the HR Senior Consultant summarizing job openings, job descriptions, and interview status
- Maintained a database for the HR Manager including employee information, contact details and employment forms
- Organized and participated in college career fairs and other events using Handshake and LinkedIn
- Coordinated interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters for IT Consulting positions.
Guest Service Supervisor
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Supervised and trained a team of 20 employees across 3 departments
- Assisted the Front Office Manager with numerous front desk duties, with demonstrated leadership skills while acting as Manager on Duty in the absence of Management
- Strategically organized room blocks according to guests needs while maintaining an occupancy rate of 75-95%
- Assisted with Sales and Catering Administrator duties, which included event planning and accounting.
Guest Service Associate
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Organized the check-in process for large parties and events (100+ guests)
- Facilitated conflict resolutions with customers by determining barriers and establishing action items with management
- Worked closely with Accounting to resolve invoicing issues by monitoring transactions and price discrepancies.
Education
Certificate - Hospitality and Tourism Industry Essentials
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
05.2022
Master of Science - Human Resources and Employee Relations
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Chicago, IL08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Business
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, MI05.2018
Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Employee Relations
- Retention Strategies
- HR analytics
Skillsandawards
Italian, English, Turkish (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Basic), PMS, MARSHA, MICROS OPERA, LANEA, Brivo OnAir, Priority Background, ADP (Time and Attendance), Adobe, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, Dice, Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Jazz HR, Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher, OneNote, Teams, Employee of the Month, 01/01/19, Spirit to Serve, 11/01/18, 01/01/19, 02/01/19
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: True
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Mayco International
02.2024 - Current
Senior Human Resources Generalist
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
03.2022 - 07.2022
Human Resources Generalist
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
01.2021 - 02.2022
Human Resources Manager
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
08.2020 - 04.2024
Human Resources Intern
MAYCO INTERNATIONAL
08.2020 - 12.2020
Human Resources Summer Intern
REPLY
06.2020 - 08.2020
Guest Service Supervisor
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
09.2018 - 07.2019
Guest Service Associate
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
04.2018 - 08.2018
Certificate - Hospitality and Tourism Industry Essentials
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Human Resources and Employee Relations
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Business
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
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