Amanda Hower
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Sophisticated professional with many years overseeing organizational human resource services. Seasoned professional with experience leading hiring efforts, benefits administration, and various programs. Practiced in payroll processing and requirements. Focused on driving positive company culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
Zimmerman Industries
Lancaster, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention. Rolled out the use of Workday in the company.
- Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
- Provided guidance on labor law regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Analyzed employee surveys to identify areas of improvement in workforce productivity.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees and existing staff members.
- Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Reviewed applications for positions within the company according to pre-determined criteria.
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Harrisburg, PA
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Developed and managed annual operating budget for center.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss department objectives and goals.
- Maintained a safe, secure and healthy environment for all employees and visitors.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of staff members.
- Managed daily operations of the center including scheduling, customer service, safety protocols.
- Established policies and procedures related to center operations.
- Provided guidance on professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase revenue streams for the center.
- Monitored financial performance of the organization against established targets.
- Analyzed data regularly to identify trends that could improve efficiency or effectiveness of services provided by the center.
Teacher
IU-13
Lancaster, PA
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Intern
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
Lebanon, PA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
- Developed presentations and organized events to promote products or services.
- Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings.
- Proofread documents before submitting them for review.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
- Managed customer inquiries through phone calls, emails, or other forms of communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Benefits Administration
- Recruitment and staffing
- Salary administration
- Employment law compliance
- Background Checks
- HR legal compliance
- Payroll
- Compensation and benefits
- Succession Planning
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
Certification
- PHR- August 2023
Accomplishments
- Dean's List at Harrisburg Area Community College and Millersville University
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa- College
- Kiwanis Club
Timeline
HR Manager
Zimmerman Industries
11.2022 - Current
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2019 - 11.2022
Teacher
IU-13
06.2016 - 10.2019
Intern
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Harrisburg Area Community College
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