Amanda Canute
Canton,MI
Summary
Self-driven, results-oriented, diverse, motivated professional with eight years of experience managing and coordinating human resource functions while facilitating the planning and execution of policies and procedures. Skilled in all aspects of human resources including talent recruitment, training and development, benefit and leave administration, employee relations, conflict resolution, HR policy and legal compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Canton Township
04.2020 - Current
- Supports in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws included: ADA, ACA, Unemployment, FMLA, Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements and other employment law such as Title VII, Fair Labor Standards Act, Sexual Harassment and Discriminatory Harassment
- Oversees coordination of Safety and Wellness program, supports compliance program implementation
- Ensures workers’ compensation program is administered in accordance with applicable OSHA and workers’ compensation laws
- Administer Workers’ Compensation insurance program by providing related documentation to insurance carrier and maintaining communication with employee and medical providers to assist in recovery of employee and protect organization from fraudulent claims
- Coordinates and prepares annual workers’ compensation insurance audit
- Process and track leave of absence requests (FMLA, STD, LTD, Medical, Military Leave, Deployment, etc)
- Administer FMLA, short term disability, long term disability programs consistent with union contracts and in coordination with insurance carriers, employee and medical providers
- Duties include claims management, appointment follow-up, employee education, training and communication and completing and processing documentation for each FMLA claim and other leaves
- Process unemployment claims, protest claims, and attend unemployment hearings
- Conduct training for supervisory staff related to administration of leave programs
- Generate and communicate leave notifications to managers/directors; provide continuous and timely updates until employee is returned to full duty
- Develop/track leave of absence metrics and conduct monthly/quarterly reviews to identify opportunities/strategies for improvement
- Aid with oversight of benefits administration, including claim resolutions, change reporting, preparing and reviewing invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees
- Assists with coordination of open enrollment, including written communication, training for employees and coordinating benefit fairs
- Responsible for monthly benefit newsletter to employees
- Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding
- Maintain and update records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO and other employment regulations
- Administer random drug testing for DOT and at-will employees, coordinates DOT physical testing and training
- Recommend and enforces personnel rules and regulations; makes recommendations for personnel policy changes as needed
- Facilitate timely project management by initiating, planning, executing, and completing various projects
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Acting HR Manager
Canton Township
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed team operations and workflow during absence of regular manager.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to maintain smooth operations.
- Oversaw tasks and projects to ensure timely completion.
Human Resources Coordinator
Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted in managing HR for educational district with 80 employees
- Provided information, advice, and guidance to administration and employees on administrative and documentation requirements of legislation, policies, and procedures relating to HR function
- Supported compliance on employment laws such as Title VII, Title IX, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, and changes in laws
- Maintained official personnel files in conformance with state and federal law
- Implemented recruiting processes by attending job fairs, use of social media, attaining certification in application system
- Analyzed skill sets and certification requirements to screen applicants to ensure have required qualifications/certifications
- Coordinated and conducted phone, Skype/Google Hangout, and in person interviews
- Performed background checks - screened, verified, and investigated applicant’s background by conducting criminal background checks, unprofessional conduct request from previous employers, verification of employment, and reference checks
- Made recommendations for hire to administration and involved in extending job offer
- Implemented and coordinated onboarding process for newly hired staff
- Implemented and conducted exit interviews to identify reasons for employee separation
- Managed internship program
- Managed and updated job descriptions
- Involved in process of evaluating employee benefit plans and making recommendations for improvement
- Assisted all employees with benefit issues and concerns, troubleshoot problems, and serves as mediator with plan administrator
- Organized and assisted employees with open enrollment for medical plans
- Administered employee benefits: health, dental, and vision enrollment and changes, life and LTD benefits, retirement, 403b and 457b
- Managed Worker’s Compensation administration from first report of injury to employee’s return to work release
- Coordinated and tracked leave of absence according to collective bargaining agreements such as child care leave, sick leave, all other leaves and FMLA
- Responded to all unemployment claims and unemployment hearings
- Coordinated employee contracts, calendars, and evaluations
- Responsible for employee evaluation system
- Served as part of negotiation team for negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions
- Engaged as member: DIT (District Improvement Team), HIPAA Compliance Officer, District 504 Compliance/ADA Coordinator, FOIA Coordinator, Work Group Leadership Team
- Assisted with Strategic Planning, implementation and lead of Human Resources Focus Group.
Special Education Administrative Assistant
Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assist Director and Supervisor of Special Education, and itinerant Special Education Staff to accomplish goals of Department of Special Education.
Human Resource Administrator
Thunder Bay Community Health Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assist Human Resource Director with HR functions for 15 clinics.
Education
Human Resource Management & Development Graduate Certificate -
Michigan State University
Lansing, MIHuman Resource Specialist Certificate -
Michigan School Business Officials
Lansing, MIMaster of Business Administration Degree -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Tyler ERP System
- Kronos (Workforce Dimensions)
- Google Suites
Timeline
Acting HR Manager
Canton Township
05.2023 - 06.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Canton Township
04.2020 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD
01.2017 - 03.2020
Special Education Administrative Assistant
Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD
01.2015 - 01.2017
Human Resource Administrator
Thunder Bay Community Health Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Human Resource Management & Development Graduate Certificate -
Michigan State University
Human Resource Specialist Certificate -
Michigan School Business Officials
Master of Business Administration Degree -
Western Governors University