April V Allen
Towson
Summary
A results-driven HR Generalist with over four years of direct human resources experience and more than 16 years in retail management, specializing in payroll, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. I am eager to leverage my employee relations, strong organizational and time management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
St. Vincent De Paul of Baltimore
Baltimore
04.2024 - Current
- Serves as in-house expert for all payroll software systems and practices and keeps abreast of new laws and regulations.
- Prepares journal entries related to Payroll for entry.
- Reviews ongoing changes within Paycom for benefits, retirement allocation, employee status and FLSA, etc.
- Address employee inquiries and resolve any discrepancies or issues concerning their compensation or benefits.
- Manage retirement plans and lead financial wellness initiatives.
- Effectively communicate, develop and distribute materials to educate employees about their benefits, along with conducting orientations and presentations.
- Oversee recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to interviewing, hiring, and onboarding to build a strong workforce.
- Contribute to a positive organizational culture through various initiatives and programs and analyze feedback from surveys and other sources to improve workplace culture.
- Develop, implement and enforce company policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all relevant state and federal labor laws and regulations.
Recruiter
Tri Source St. Vincent de Paul
Baltimore
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Process full life cycle recruitment to include sourcing, screening, selection, hiring, and onboarding.
- Identify future hiring needs and develop job descriptions and specifications.
- Collaborate with department managers to compile a consistent list of requirements.
- Attract suitable candidates through ATS databases, online employment forums, social media, etc.
- Conduct initial phone screenings of candidates to obtain information on work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
- Matches applicants with positions based on their experience, skills, work schedule availability, and location preference.
- Maintain a healthy pipeline of passive candidates.
- Work with Director of TA to streamline tracking processes and procedures.
- Promote the company's reputation and attractiveness as a good employment opportunity.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Compass Group
Austin
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Processed full life cycle recruitment to include sourcing, screening, selection, hiring and onboarding.
- Submitted job requisitions and worked with lead recruiter to refresh and update verbiage of job listings.
- Sponsored job listings on Indeed to increase applicant traction.
- Reviewed resumes, applications and conducted initial screening interviews with candidates.
- Assessed candidates' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and matched them the appropriate position.
- Scheduled interviews, coordinated applicant, and hiring schedules with department managers, including sending interview confirmations and calendar invites.
- Planned, organized, and managed career fairs.
- Managed ATS -Success Factor’s People Hub.
- Sent offer letters and onboarding paperwork electronically.
- Administered pre-employment background checks via First Advantage.
- Completed I-9 and E-Verify with new hires within first 3 days of employment.
- Conducted onboarding and orientation for new hires.
- Discussed the benefits plan for enrollment during employee onboarding process and open enrollment period.
- Assigned the first 4 new employee training courses through LMS.
- Processed company cross-boarding for internal transfers within Eurest and other sectors.
- Conducted exit interviews and recommended corrective action.
- Utilized Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to access all company information.
- Monitored employee morale and company culture.
Human Resource Coordinator
GardaWorld Security Services
Austin
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with day-to-day operations of the HR department.
- Administered pre-employment background checks via HireRight.
- Completed I-9 and E-Verify with new hires within first three days of employment.
- Submitted and tracked online applicant background investigation requests to include appropriate state and/or nationwide criminal background check, and license verification, etc.
- Conducted phone screenings and interviews to determine the best fit for the company.
- Conducted onboarding and orientation for new hires.
- Provided GardaWorld Security benefits information and assisted with completing the necessary forms to enroll and cancelling benefits.
- Maintained payroll entry and timesheet adjustments.
- Updated employee files to document personnel via DynaFile.
- Created and entered new employee personnel information into BrassRing HRIS.
- Examined employee files to answer inquiries and provided information to authorized people.
- Participated in company Quality Assurance initiatives, including record-keeping, training, and auditing.
- Prepared various HR documents, including new hire guides, employment contracts, compensation lists, and more.
- Created reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, retention rates, and more.
Store Manager
Carter’s Babies and Kids
Austin
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Fostered a positive work environment for customers.
- Managed a successful store environment and a staff of 11+ employees.
- Created schedules and balanced payroll using Dayforce.
- Utilized Red Carpet for onboarding/off boarding employees.
- Utilized Success Factors to conduct reviews and create succession planning.
- Created and administered semi-annual performance reviews.
- Utilized Pereless, grassroots and building blocks for recruitment.
- Conducted and participated in job fairs for recruitment purposes.
- Utilized Microsoft SharePoint to access all company information.
- Maintained organized statistical and financial records.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Achieved increased financial performance two years in a row.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Austin, TX09.2022
Undergraduate Certificate - Business Administration Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2009
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Benefits coordination
- HRIS expertise
- Knowledge of labor laws
- Compliance with HR regulations
- Flexibility in dynamic environments
- Empathetic leadership
- Effective problem-solving
- Policy development
- Recruitment strategies
- Talent acquisition
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
St. Vincent De Paul of Baltimore
04.2024 - Current
Recruiter
Tri Source St. Vincent de Paul
11.2023 - 04.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Compass Group
10.2022 - 08.2023
Human Resource Coordinator
GardaWorld Security Services
07.2021 - 06.2022
Store Manager
Carter’s Babies and Kids
11.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Undergraduate Certificate - Business Administration Management
Strayer University