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Bethanie Sandusky

Lebanon,KY

Summary

Human Resources Generalist with 8 years of experience supporting mid-sized organizations of 200+ employees across employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, and compliance. Proven track record of streamlining HR processes, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, and EEO. Skilled in HRIS systems, conflict resolution, and partnering with leadership to drive operational efficiency and organizational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Fuel Total Systems
Lebanon, KY
04.2024 - 04.2026
  • Managed end-to-end HR support for a workforce of 250 employees across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Maintained HRIS data integrity (employee records, benefits, payroll inputs)
  • Served as primary HR point of contact, resolving employee inquiries with a focus on accuracy and responsiveness
  • Coordinated full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, screening, and interviews.
  • Reduced time-to-fill by 50% by streamlining candidate pipelines and improving hiring manager communication
  • Designed and facilitated onboarding programs, improving new hire retention within first 90 days

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kentucky Energy & Environmental Cabinet
Frankfort,KY
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Sorting through candidates and working with hiring managers to hire 90+ interns
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines.

Recruiting Manager

TPandL
Casper, WY
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Leveraged recruiting expertise by reviewing - 400 resumes and employment

applications weekly while interviewing applicants using a diplomatic, friendly

approach outcome, to evaluate work history and recommend candidates for next-

steps

  • Worked closely with hiring managers to maximize staffing needs to find high quality candidates in a timely manner
  • Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent for organization
  • Facilitated weekly recruiting meetings to review staffing needs
  • Create and disseminate job advertising to various social media platforms

Human Resource Generalist

Ingersoll Rand
Campbellsville, KY
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw all HR functions for 100+ employees, including payroll processing and compliance management.
  • Facilitated collaboration with IT department to enhance and automate multiple onboarding tasks.
  • Enhanced employee relations through daily engagement on manufacturing facility floors.
  • Facilitated scheduling of over 15 interviews weekly to identify top-tier candidates.

Human Resource Generalist

AV Gauge
Coxs Creek, KY
03.2017 - 05.2021
  • Established an apprenticeship program in collaboration with the state of Kentucky.
  • Oversaw all HR functions for 30+ employees, including payroll and benefits administration
  • Collaborated with colleagues to drive company growth initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05.2020

Business Administration And Management

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
  • Full cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
  • Adaptability in fast pace environments
  • Employee Engagement & Culture Building
  • Benefits Administration
  • Knowledge of FLSA,FMLA,ADA,and EEO

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Fuel Total Systems
04.2024 - 04.2026

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kentucky Energy & Environmental Cabinet
10.2023 - 04.2024

Recruiting Manager

TPandL
08.2022 - 08.2023

Human Resource Generalist

Ingersoll Rand
03.2021 - 08.2022

Human Resource Generalist

AV Gauge
03.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Business Administration And Management

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College