Health and Safety Specialist looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Over 17 years of experience committed to Options for Learning team
Organized and dependable team player. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Health and Safety Specialist
Options For Learning
885 S. Village Oaks Dr. Covina, CA 91724
06.2020 - Current
Mentor and support staff in identifying and implementing practices to protect safety of staff.
Responsible for reporting all work-related injuries and illnesses yearly in OSHA 300 Log
Collaborate with safety committee to create and establish recommendations for safe working environment.
Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Transition staff on worker's compensation to FMLA/CFRA and Individual leave for extended time off from work due to work-related injury.
Work closely with worker's compensation senior claims adjuster to resolve and close claims.
Document and track injuries.
Maintain verbal and written communication with staff regarding injury status.
Review and approve accommodations.
Conduct interactive processes with staff with restrictions to determine accommodation status.
Track and maintain Health Screening, TB, Flu, and vaccination renewals.
Leave of Absence Specialist
Options For Learning
885 S. Village Oaks Dr. Covina, CA 91724
06.2017 - 05.2023
Field employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave, and employee assistance.
Annual Service Awards. Current
Affirmative Action Plan Current
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) annual report. Current
California Pay Data Report annual report. Current
Process and monitor FMLA/CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leaves, and Individual leave of absence.
Collect employee cost of benefits for insurance benefits during leave of absence. Current
Process supplemental benefits when staff has exhausted entitlement. Current
Human Resources Assistant
Options For Learning
885 S. Village Oaks Drive
05.2006 - 05.2017
Conducted new hire orientation, verify completion of required paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
Processed status forms for new hires, terminations, step increases, promotions, and changes.
Quarterly allocation and PTO reports for division directors.
Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics. Current
Track and maintain CPR, First Aid, Preventive Health, and Permit credentials required by licensing and job requirements.
Personnel Records Maintenance
Maintain and audit Community Care Licensing rosters.
Maintain and update required legal posting.
Assisted employees with benefits orientation.
Developed and executed in-house job fairs to recruit new talent.
Assist COO and organizational leaders with identifying years of service awards. Order, purchase, organize and distribute gifts. Current
Responsible for ordering and distributing staff appreciation gifts for Agency In-Service.
Maintain and order supplies for Human Resources department.
Process and coordinate work orders with facilities. Current
Coordinate breakdown and installation of workstations. Current
Records and compliance reviews with auditors.
Education
Human Resources Management
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
Skills
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, and worker's compensation insurance providers to establish trust and rapport
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