Dedicated Senior Human Resources Specialist with many years of experience. Enthusiastic HR Coordinator providing all-around general HR support to the company- from new hire onboarding through operations support to offboarding. Looking for a new opportunity to be able to continue to grow myself as well as make a difference in the lives of others.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ADA Lead Specialist
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
08.2024 - Current
Responsibilities
Review ADA cases daily, ensuring a consistent, smooth process for every employee.
Recommend approvals/denials after reviewing all case details.
Answer questions about accommodation questions and/or concerns, while also being proactive in addressing any future needs/ concerns that may arise.
Liaise between employees, Legal, FMLA Specialists, and/or Human Resources Business Partners.
Assist in the approval or denial of ADA, as well as terminations.
Serve as the subject matter expert for other team members day-to-day, including HR business partners, Legal, and many other business units.
Only ADA support available for our company as a whole.
Continued Process improvement/implementation since I started for better employee experience and operational excellence.
Active participation in vendor partner selection and implementation.
A multitude of other responsibilities as well.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a business field, or equivalent experience,
In-depth knowledge of absence management, welfare plan laws and regulations, systems, and processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and research skills.
Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Working conditions.
Office, hybrid office, or remote environment.
Senior HR Specialist
Transameirca Corporation
Cedar Rapids
09.2019 - Current
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of HR practices and business needs to provide high-quality support to HR, managers, and employees. Incorporate best practices and seek to align HR processes and programs to enable business strategy.
Conduct new hire orientation, onboarding activities, and I-9 recordkeeping as needed.
Manage ADA/PWFA interactive process from request to accommodation approval/denial.
Support large and/or complex HR programs, advanced reporting, communications, and special projects.
Oversee processing and recordkeeping for various business processes (e.g. Updating organizational changes, PTO adjustments.
May lead/serve on company committees as a representative of HR.
Review work processes and make suggestions for improvement.
Assist employees with abroad range of inquiries.
Comply with information security and confidentiality practices.
Qualifications
High school diploma.
Typically five years of experience in human resources.
Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
Thorough understanding of HR business processes and principles.
Organizational skills to handle varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff at all levels.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency using MS Office tools.
Knowledge of Workday or other HRIS tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Specialized HR training/certification
Advanced excel skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Proven history with building client facing relationships
Working Conditions
Hybrid environment (2 days a week)
Intermediate HR Shared Services
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
08.2016 - 09.2019
Job Description
Responsibilities
Answer and respond to incoming emails, correspondence, web chat, etc. in adherence with Employee Services protocol and service standards. May assist with incoming phone calls based on work volumes.
Handle more complex research and may assist other staff members in resolving issues.
Assist in building and maintaining training guides.
Initiate contact or makes referrals to the appropriate resource for situations that require specific attention.
Make outbound and follow up calls/emails as needed on behalf of other HR Centers of Excellence (CoE).
Provide assistance to managers and employees with time-sensitive requests, such as timecards, reports, HRIS (Workday) system navigation, etc.
Participate in and share expertise during team meetings and training sessions.
Stay abreast of the company’s community pages on TransCentral.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality related to business or employee information protected by company policy and federal/state regulations.
Qualifications
Associates degree in HR or field relative to job duties, or equivalent experience.
Two years of HR experience, with an emphasis in benefits and/or HRIS systems.
Knowledge of employment laws.
Written and verbal communication skills to provide accurate, clear and diplomatic responses to inquiries.
Research and analytical skills to review and/or troubleshoot routine and complex situations.
Technical aptitude for navigating and instructing others on Workday processes.
Knowledge of HRIS business processes, benefit programs, payroll, and other HR CoE functions.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Automated Work Distributor (AWD).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in HR and/or related certifications (e.g. PHR, CEBS)
Accounting skills
Customer service experience in a similar environment or IT help desk.
Working Conditions
Office environment.
Majority of time will be spent on the phone or computer answering inquiries.
Diversified Ops Customer Contact Center
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
03.2013 - 08.2016
Responsibilities
Use exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to answer calls regarding the most complex retirement accounts.
Identify customer needs and provide personalized service to ensure positive and meaningful outcomes; engage more knowledgeable team members as needed.
Locate/research information using multiple systems/technologies.
Coordinate with cross-functional departments to obtain and/or provide necessary information to resolve issues.
Document customer inquiries and associated actions; follow-up on outstanding items in a timely manner.
Learn and maintain a strong understanding of the retirement market, products, procedures, and systems.
Achieve department metrics and expectations.
Participate in a team based environment to achieve department goals.
Qualifications
Associates degree in a business field or equivalent experience
Three years of call center or customer service experience/training, or one year of financial services industry experience
Moderate knowledge of retirement investment products
High level customer satisfaction scores
Ability to build relationships and communicate with clients in a professional manner, orally and in writing
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency using MS Office tools
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions
Office/call center environment
May work varied shifts
Business to Business Rep.
US Cellular Wireless
Marion
11.2002 - 01.2012
Worked in conjunction with the Direct Sales team to provide excellent service to high-value business accounts with 10 or more lines of service.
Account activation, maintenance, analysis, and retention of customers.
Cross-functional teamwork to build strong connections and loyalty with our business accounts.
Responded to customers and agents in a professional manner, addressing issues, while assuring quality standards are met.
Partnered with the Direct Sales team to provide specialized customer service to business accounts.
Processed customer requests and solved problems, following the first-call resolution philosophy.
Cross-trained in all functions, including Order Processing, Financial Services through 60 days receivable, and Customer Relations.
Ensured the accuracy of customer account billing.
Resolved complex problems and/or questions, following up with customers and agents to create a great experience.
Able to troubleshoot first level wireless technical issues.
Supported a growing number of wireless/data products and continuously demonstrated proficiency in product knowledge.
Went above and beyond by tracking and reporting account productivity, activity, and trends.
Assisted in other tasks or projects.
Received a multitude of awards from customers and agents for going above what was expected in my role.