Brandelyn Hodge-Wembley
Wauwatosa
Summary
Results-driven HR professional specializing in talent acquisition, employee relations, and benefits administration. Proven ability to enhance onboarding processes and ensure compliance with employment laws, fostering a positive workplace culture.
Well-organized Human Resources professional bringing ten (10) years of superior performance in fast-paced HR environments. Communicative and decisive with focus on improving and retaining quality in HR administration and recruiting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Robertson Ryan Insurance
Milwaukee, WI
12.2023 - Current
- Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
- Supported onboarding initiatives, enhancing new hire experience and retention rates.
- Managed employee records using HRIS systems to maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with management to resolve employee relations issues effectively and promptly.
- Implemented performance review processes, fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather insights for improving workplace culture and retention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Brunswick Corporation
Remote
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinated recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and streamline workflows.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
- Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
- Conducted initial candidate screenings to identify top talent for various positions.
- Collaborated with HR team to refine job descriptions for clarity and effectiveness in attracting candidates.
- Facilitated a smooth onboarding process for new hires by collaborating with HR partners to prepare necessary paperwork and orientation materials.
- Organized recruiting events, such as career fairs and networking sessions, to increase company visibility within target markets.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate fit based on skills, cultural alignment and long-term potential within the organization.
- Sourced and screened candidates for manufacturing roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
HR Assistant
Quarles & Brady
Milwaukee, WI
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Maintained accurate employee records using HRIS software, supporting data integrity and accessibility.
- Led initiatives to enhance workplace diversity, promoting inclusive hiring practices across departments.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials and training programs.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and candidates.
- Kept office efficient and organized by managing tasks such as supply restocking and general upkeep without oversight.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
- Increased candidate satisfaction with personalized communication throughout recruitment cycle.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communications And Media
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2003
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding and orientation
- Benefits administration
- Talent acquisition
- Background checks
- Employee relations management
- Employment law compliance
- Internal communications
- Strategic HR planning
- Employee retention
- Exit interviews
- Recruitment and selection
- Compensation and benefits
- HRIS management
- Recruitment
- Event management
- Performance management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Confidential document control
- Pre-employment screening
- Candidate sourcing
- Interviewing techniques
- Human resources support
- Recruitment and hiring
- In-person and telephone interviewing
Timeline
HR Generalist
Robertson Ryan Insurance
12.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Brunswick Corporation
02.2021 - 12.2023
HR Assistant
Quarles & Brady
03.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communications And Media
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee