Amanda Emrath
Mukwonago
Summary
Decisive HR professional with years of experience leading teams to enhance personnel communication and workforce initiatives. Strong background in recruitment, mediation, and staff development. Adept at creating HR strategies that support overall business goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
Mid-City Foundry
Milwaukee
09.2024 - Current
- Managed employee onboarding processes and orientation programs for new hires.
- Conducted employee hiring and exit interviews.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and employment verification.
- Coordinated training sessions to improve employee skills and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Administered employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Developed and maintained HR policies to ensure compliance with labor laws.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support employee development and feedback initiatives.
- Supported payroll processing and ensured accurate record-keeping for all employees.
- Developed and maintained job descriptions, performance evaluation forms, employee handbooks, and other HR related documents.
- Participated in career fairs or recruiting events at local colleges and universities for talent acquisition purposes.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from internal staff members regarding employment matters.
- Facilitated HR service delivery by building and maintaining strong relationships with teams and leadership.
Human Resources Generalist
Triple Crown Products
Mukwonago
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed employee onboarding processes for new hires in a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions and onboarding activities to ensure successful transition into the organization.
- Developed and implemented onboarding programs to enhance new hire integration and accelerate productivity.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor.
- Conducted background checks and reference checks to ensure compliance with hiring standards.
- Maintained HRIS records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee information.
- Prepared reports related to personnel activity such as turnover rate or hiring process metrics.
- Facilitated HR service delivery by building strong relationships with teams and leadership.
- Conducted workplace investigations to address allegations of harassment or discrimination, ensuring a safe work environment.
Bank Teller
Citizen Bank
Waukesha
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Processed customer transactions with precision, ensuring customer satisfaction and trust.
- Processed customer deposits and withdrawals accurately, balancing cash drawer daily.
- Maintained cash drawer balance and conducted daily reconciliations.
- Balanced teller drawers regularly throughout the day according to established procedures.
- Handled large sums of money with accuracy while maintaining appropriate levels of security.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and product information.
- Educated customers on online banking tools, enhancing their digital banking experience.
- Collaborated with team members to effectively manage increased customer flow during peak hours.
- Adhered to strict guidelines regarding financial and customer data to avoid breaches and information misuse.
Front of House Manager
Mia Familia
01.2009 - 12.2020
- Oversaw daily front-of-house operations and guest services to enhance customer experience.
- Managed day-to-day restaurant operations with focus on quality and meeting customer expectations.
- Trained and supervised front-of-house staff on service standards.
- Implemented training programs for new employees on operational procedures.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak service hours.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
- Cultivated supportive relationships with employees to enhance workplace morale and retention.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during service hours.
- Analyzed sales data and generated reports to identify trends and inform business decisions.
- Utilized POS systems to streamline transactions and generate reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Menomonie, WISkills
- Recruitment life cycle
- New employee orientation
- HR analytics
- Payroll administration
- Compensation management
- Staff compensation
- Employee relations
- Background checks
- Labor relations
- Union relations
- Diversity and inclusion
- Training development
- Training and mentoring
- HR guidance
- Performance evaluation
- HR policy development
- Time management
- Employment law
- HRIS management
- ADP Workforce Now
- Paycor
- Workday
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist
Mid-City Foundry
09.2024 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Triple Crown Products
12.2022 - 09.2024
Bank Teller
Citizen Bank
02.2020 - 12.2022
Front of House Manager
Mia Familia
01.2009 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Waukesha County Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing
Waukesha County Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Wisconsin, Stout