Avis Dennis - Cox
Saint Albans,NY
Summary
Results-driven auditor with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. Expertise in audit reporting and HR processes, ensuring precise oversight of personnel records to enhance organizational efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Auidtor
Department of Social Services
150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007
03.2017 - 09.2024
- Supervised staff in the absence of Supervisor
- Responded e-mail from HRBP's and other executive staff
- Attended meetings in the absence of Supervisor and with supervisor when requested
- Reviewed cases before assigned to HR Representatives
- Audited cases completed by HR Representatives to ensure accuracy before forwarding to Recruitment and Data Control RDC for data entry
- Trained HR Representatives and units staff such as: Recruitment and Data Control (RDC)- Non New Hires data entry, Civil Service List Hiring Unit (CSLHU) - C/S Turnovers, A/LA processing steps and follow-up and additional training as requested
- Ensured that processing slots and schedule were accurate prior to being assigned to HR Representatives
- Ensured the records created in HRTS Tracking System were accurate
- Work closely with internal Unit Directors/Managers to ensure accurate and timely processing for all HR activities throughout the Recruitment and Onboarding process
- Responded to e-mails forwarded from throughout the agency regarding corrections to personnel records
- Conduct research of Personnel files HRA One Viewer, PMS PRISE make corrections as needed
- Screen the employee Travelling Personnel Folder (TPF) to determine if they are eligible for employment in HRA, consulted with Office of Legal Affairs and Special Investigation Unit when warranted
HR Representative
Department of Social Services
150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Processed personnel transactions, by reviewing, researching payroll personnel information, prepared appropriate forms, memos to prepare transmittal for central personnel office actions
- Interpreted policies and procedures regulation, research reviewed documents to prepare information to management
- Maintained liaison between two or more agencies by obtaining/conveying information, provided feedback to facilitate cooperation, coordinated activities and maintained current records
- Responded to request for information concerning administrative and other priority data, by obtaining relevant information by phone or in person
- Assesses suitability of applicants for recruitment, by interviewing,reviewing resumes/matching applicants qualifications with position requirements, to select qualified person for available positions,
Background Investigator
Department of Social Services
180 Water Street, New York. NY 10038
07.1990 - 04.2013
- Conducts background investigations regarding educational and employment verification, by utilizing computer inquiry and other official documents
- Contacts appropriate staff to arrange interviews for verification, clarifications and explanations of recorded items on employment applications
- Conducts interviews for stated purposes
- Maintains and develops Network contacts with various State/City offices to verify claimed credentials;
- Compose written reports regarding the findings of investigations
- Maintains statistics on background investigations and other Internal Operations activities
- Makes judgement determinations regarding an employee's qualifications for continued HRA employment
- assists in the maintenance and control of requests for "Official Business Defense" dismissal of parking summons for eligible Agency employees
- Assist in the coordination of activities on behalf of the Director and Deputy Director of the IOD
- Assists/trains other IOD employees in the proper interpretations and and application of investigation procedures
- Maintains/controls recordings regarding issuance, replacement and status of Agency phot ID cards
Education
GED -
State Education Department
New York, NYSkills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Audit reporting
- Decision-making
Timeline
Auidtor
Department of Social Services
03.2017 - 09.2024
HR Representative
Department of Social Services
04.2013 - 03.2017
Background Investigator
Department of Social Services
07.1990 - 04.2013
GED -
State Education Department