Angela Hysell
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)
OKLAHOMACITY,OK
18
Years of experience
Experienced HR Specialist with strengths in onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and confidential record control. Known for improving HR processes and supporting compliance across employee life cycle activities.
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
1 Year 3 Months- Coordinated onboarding, new hire paperwork, and orientation support for research and administrative staff.
- Supported recruitment activities by posting openings, screening applications, and scheduling candidate interviews.
- Processed benefits changes, leave requests, and employment verifications with timely attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with HR policies, confidentiality standards, and federal requirements.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, payroll, and benefits enrollment.
- Assisted with performance review administration, tracking deadlines and routing required forms.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
Administrative Assistant III
4 Years 4 Months- Coordinated executive calendars, meetings, and conference room logistics for complex research department schedules.
- Managed correspondence, phone screening, and visitor support while maintaining professional communication standards.
- Prepared purchase requisitions, expense documentation, and office supply tracking for department operations.
- Organized confidential files, records, and research documentation to support compliance and accessibility.
- Streamlined office procedures by standardizing filing, scheduling, and document preparation workflows.
- Trained new administrative staff on procedures, systems, and departmental support expectations.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
Passenger Service Agent
10 Months- Coordinated passenger check-in, ticket verification, and baggage acceptance while maintaining airline and TSA compliance.
- Inspected travel documents, identified discrepancies, and prevented boarding delays through accurate screening.
- Assisted boarding operations, resolved seat and gate issues, and delivered clear passenger updates.
- Processed rebooking, standby, and irregular-operations requests using reservation and departure control systems.
Intermittent Office Manager
1 Year- Managed daily office operations, coordinating scheduling, correspondence, and administrative support for manufacturing teams.
- Oversaw purchase orders, vendor communication, and supply inventory to maintain uninterrupted office workflow.
- Streamlined recordkeeping processes, improving accuracy across files, reports, and confidential employee documentation.
- Coordinated accounts payable support, invoice tracking, and payment follow-up with accounting partners.
Associate II-Rade, Shift Leader/Laboratory Assistant
10 Years 9 Months- Supervised donor center operations, ensuring smooth workflow across registration, screening, and collection stations.
- Trained staff on donor eligibility, confidentiality, and compliance with blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated daily assignments for phlebotomy, donor services, and mobile collection support.
- Monitored inventory of supplies, blood products, and equipment to prevent service interruptions.
- Resolved donor service issues promptly, maintaining positive experiences and efficient check-in flow.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy, including donor records, consent forms, and collection logs.
- Guided team performance through coaching, workflow adjustments, and consistent operational oversight.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Education
GED
No Degree - Nursing
No Degree - BSN
Skills
HR policies and procedures
Employee relations
Training and development
Pre-employment screening
Benefits administration
Compensation management
Payroll administration
Diversity and inclusion
Background screening
Training mentorship
New hire onboarding
HR software proficiency
Salary negotiation
Event coordination
Customer relations
Event planning
HR software proficiency
New hire orientation
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Assistant III
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Passenger Service Agent
G2 Secure Staff (Alaska Airlines)
08.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Intermittent Office Manager
Scott Manufacturing
04.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Associate II-Rade, Shift Leader/Laboratory Assistant
Oklahoma Blood Institute
07.2008 - 04.2019Read More
Southeast High School
GED
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Rose State College
No Degree from Nursing
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Universtiy of Oklahoma
No Degree from BSN
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