Ashley Carmer
Edinburgh,IN
Summary
Driven and enthusiastic Human Resources Generalist offering several years of experience in full cycle recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, customer service, and payroll processing. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and dependability. Known for high productivity, efficiency in task completion and knowledgeable of HR laws and regulations. Contributed significantly to fostering positive work cultures. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy. Deeply motivated to learn and eager to grow within an organization long term. My passion is people!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
RMO
Franklin, Indiana
09.2023 - Current
- Proficiency in applicant time tracking systems (ATS). Specifically ADP and Bamboo HR.
- Advised managers on effective methods for handling disciplinary actions or terminations when necessary.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
- Analyzed organizational structure to determine staffing needs based on workload requirements.
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions and onboarding activities to ensure successful transition into the organization.
- Prepared reports related to personnel activity such as turnover rate or hiring process metrics.
- Developed and maintained job descriptions, performance evaluation forms, employee handbooks, and other HR related documents.
- Coordinated employee benefits including health insurance plans, 401k savings plan, vacation and sick leave policies and other programs.
- Recruitment by sourcing candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor.
- Managed payroll processing functions including timekeeping records, deductions and tax withholding calculations.
- Provided guidance on labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local rules.
- I-9 verification and compliance training.
District Manager
Surge Staffing
Franklin, IN
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Drove district growth through program quality, recruiting strategies, sales initiatives and customer service.
- Collaborated with Management to improve performance and grow sales.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory 100% within first year.
- Maximized branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
- Developed and enhanced sales and merchandising programs, positively impacting bottom-line profitability with strong growth.
- Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
- Maintained and updated database for invoicing and accounting reconciliation.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems. (ATS)
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.
- Cultivated community relations with referral agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement across multiple locations within the district.
- Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year.
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
Branch Manager
Surge Staffing
Franklin, IN
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
- Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
Branch Supervisor
Surge Staffing
Seymour, IN
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Encouraged employee development through training, coaching and motivational strategies.
- Assigned individual roles and tasks, as well as monitoring employees for security, compliance and performance.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Prepared manual checks and submitted direct deposit through online banking.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
- Provided pay-related information to employees and managers on benefit plans, tax issues and collective bargaining provisions.
- Posted work hours completed to files to properly bill clients.
- Emailed and mailed invoices and reminders to clients to obtain payments within expected deadlines.
Onsite Staffing Supervisor
Surge Staffing
Seymour, Indiana
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed the recruitment process for new staff, including interviewing and onboarding.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity practices.
- Provided guidance and direction on various personnel issues such as performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Conducted background checks on prospective employees prior to offering a position.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for new employees.
- Coordinated recruiting events such as career fairs or open houses at colleges or other venues.
- Conducted exit interviews to determine reasons for employee departures and provided feedback to management team.
- Evaluated current staffing needs based on production schedules or customer demands.
- Identified areas of improvement within the recruitment process and implemented changes accordingly.
- Developed relationships with universities and other external sources to recruit potential candidates.
- Updated and maintained candidate records in the recruitment database.
- Maintained candidate pipelines for high-volume roles, ensuring a constant flow of talent.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
- Utilized various sourcing methods including social media, job boards, and networking events.
Staffing Specialist
Surge Staffing
Seymour, Indiana
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained accurate records in the applicant tracking system.
- Negotiated salaries with potential employees while ensuring they remain competitive in the marketplace.
- Organized, coordinated, and monitored staffing activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to determine if candidates met the required criteria for open positions.
- Managed onboarding processes for new hires including orientation programs and training sessions.
- Provided support throughout the entire recruitment cycle from initial screening through offer acceptance stages.
- Participated in job fairs and other recruitment events to promote the company's brand.
- Tracked key metrics such as time-to-fill rate, cost per hire, quality of hire, in order to measure success of staffing initiatives.
- Conducted interviews with potential employees to assess qualifications, skills, and experience.
- Maintained accurate records of all staffing related activities in the company database.
- Created a network of external contacts, such as recruiters, universities, and HR professionals, in order to source suitable candidates quickly.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified job applicants.
Quality Inspector
Hisada America
Edinburgh, IN
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Identified and resolved quality issues, escalating critical problems to supervisors.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
- Sorted products and materials into predetermined sequences for display, packing, shipping and storage.
Quality Control Inspector
Rightway Fasteners
Columbus, IN
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
- Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
Education
Columbus North High School
Columbus, INSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations and Time Management
- Business Development
- Group Presentations
- Report Preparation
- Vendor Management
- Sales Reporting
- Human Resource Management
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Sales
- Business Administration
- Market Research
- Customer Service
- Staff Supervision
- Sales Forecasts
- Team Building and Motivation
- Team Leadership
- Staff Recruiting
- Productivity Improvements
- Team Development
- Negotiation
- Data Analytics
- Client Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting and Performance Metrics
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Occupational safety
- Employee recruitment
- Payroll administration
- Best practices implementation
- Personnel recruitment
- Policy implementation
- Compensation and benefits
- Staff training/development
- Labor law compliance
- Off-boarding
- Organizational development
Affiliations
- Domestic Violence Advocate
- Board Member Break Free Women’s Group
- Jail Ministry Volunteer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
RMO
09.2023 - Current
District Manager
Surge Staffing
08.2022 - 09.2023
Branch Manager
Surge Staffing
11.2021 - 08.2022
Branch Supervisor
Surge Staffing
10.2020 - 11.2021
Onsite Staffing Supervisor
Surge Staffing
02.2020 - 10.2020
Staffing Specialist
Surge Staffing
08.2019 - 02.2020
Quality Inspector
Hisada America
02.2017 - 06.2019
Quality Control Inspector
Rightway Fasteners
08.2015 - 02.2017
Columbus North High School