AMY BANTA, Ph.D.

· Researched and ensured all complex payroll issues were resolved before finalizing pay and forwarding to the General Office, ensuring hours paid corresponded with timesheets and state laws.

· Researched and determined effective rates of pay for individuals transferring within the company from other locales and states.

· Researched all payroll, COBRA, disability and FMLA issues.

· Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.

· Effectively managed the day-to-day operations of employing, counseling, training, reprimanding and terminating hourly employees of the company.

· Designed and implement overall recruiting strategy.

· Worked with managers to ensure each department had an appropriate number of employees based on sales and tasks associated.

· Analyzed organization on a daily basis to ascertain staffing needs, ensuring full awareness of qualifications applicant must have to meet the needs of the organization.

· Oversaw local hiring events and advertised vacant positions through social media and job boards.

· Ensured company and managers conformed and upheld all applicable employment laws.

· Am versed in employment law as well as arbitration and mediation.

· Developed and updated job descriptions and job specifications.

· Performed job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives.

· Prepared recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges Sourced and recruited candidates by using databases, social media.

· Screened candidates resumes and job applications by assessing applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes.

· Conducted interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule.

· Monitored and apply HR recruiting best practices.

· Provided analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team.

· Acted as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.

· Promoted company’s reputation as “best place to work”.

· Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references.

· Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.

· Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.

· Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.

· Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including verifying, collecting and correcting data.

· Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.

· Identified development opportunities and succession gaps.

· Orchestrated strategic recruitment approaches to engage talented and highly qualified candidates.

· Networked with local community colleges to leverage resources.

· Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.

· Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.

· Coordinated and conducted new hire pre-interviews.

· Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities.

· Reviewed and corrected job offer letters for completeness and accuracy before approving delivery.

· Worked with team members in benefits administration – ensuring they were aware of health insurance, life insurance, 401k, retirement and leave opportunities.

· Advised managers of appropriate action to be taken in regard to action of employee.

· Completed workers’ compensation claims in a timely manner to ensure claim is approved or disapproved as appropriate.

· Expert with ADP and Workday processes.

· Facilitated year-end reviews and team strength presentations with human resources partners.

· Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits.

· Accurately prepared government compliance reports and proposal requests for employee data.

· Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.

· Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry and general HR tasks.

· Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.

· Updated presentation and accompanying documents for compensation committee quarterly review.

· Counseled managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures and workplace issues.

· Captured key feedback from employees during exit interviews.

· Coordinated company training and compiled training reports and communication to support compliance with corporate requirements.

· Monitored and handled all employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents.

· Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.

· Coordinated meetings, developed meeting content and presented human resources law updates.

· Gathered personnel records from all employees from each department.

· Implemented tracking database for employee professional development, licensure renewal credits, and renewal deadlines.

· Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.

• Performed functions to effectively plan, coordinate, and lead the activities of the human resource department through the application of business knowledge and human resources expertise.
• Revamped an antiquated performance management system to include tangible goals and objectives with employee and management input.
• Developed training materials for NSPS performance management system and instructed in the system all over the country.
• Provided guidance, support and coaching to the HR team on employee services, compensation/benefits, performance management, labor relations, and HR best practices to ensure positive relationships between personnel and senior management.
• Expert in the areas of Benefits Administration, Employee and Labor Relations, Performance and Project Management and Metrics, Training and Development, Position Staffing and Classification and Human Resources Information Systems.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills employed to present information to upper management personnel.
• Led HR practices and objectives that provided an employee-oriented, high-performance culture Assisted and advised company managers on HR issues.
• Oversaw recruiting and staffing logistics; Organizational and space planning; Performance management and improvement systems; Organization development; Regulatory compliance
  and reporting; Employee orientation, development, and training; Policy development and documentation; Employee relationship management.
• Committee facilitation; Company-employee communication and Compensation and benefits administration.
• Gathered, documented and modeled data to assess business trends.
• Coached business leaders on Performance Management, Recruitment and Retention and Trends in Human Resources.
• Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
• Developed Human Resources metrics derived from raw company data to track improvements in organizational efficiency.
• Collected, organized and modeled data.
• Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
• Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of metrics data.
• Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
• Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
• Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
• Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
• Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

• Designed, planned, and implemented human resources programs for five location automotive manufacturer.
• Administered corporate policies relating to compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, and health and safety programs.
• Responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Managed subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Ensured that project/department milestones/goals were met and within approved budgets.
• Had full authority for personnel actions.
• Employed extensive knowledge of department processes.
• Launched and implemented the organization’s recruiting strategy, interviewing applicants, administering pre-employment tests, completing background investigations, and delivering on-the-job training programs.
• Designed and implemented policies, procedures and training classes for an 800-employee, five company corporation.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridged management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Managed the recruitment and selection process.
• Supported current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
• Developed and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
• Nurtured a positive working environment.
• Oversaw and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintained pay plan and benefits program.
• Assessed training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
• Reported to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Ensured legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
• Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
• Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
• Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
• Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
• Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1000 employee company.
• Monitored and handled all employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents.
• Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
• Led and provided direction for human resources team of five.
• Provided immediate updates to entire employee pool when policies and procedures were altered.
• Created user-friendly employee handbook that was much easier to update and maintain than prior manual.
• Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
• Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
• Monitored administration of benefits program to maintain compliance with employee insurance program.
• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
• Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
• Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
• Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
• Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
• Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.