BRANDI ALLEN
Lake Hopatcong,USA
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration. Skilled in managing employees, associates, and day-to-day department operations with a decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver, and effective communicator.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Planned Companies, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
- Investigate and liaise with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Modified, updated and processed existing policies
- Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
Human Resources Generalist
Planned Companies, Inc.
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Mediate problems between employees and managers to smoothly resolve issues and maintain worker satisfaction
- Maintain accurate and updated employee files and assisted with payroll processing
- Review policies and benefits with employees to coordinate smooth enrollments and prevent common difficulties
- Guide employees and management through policy questions and expertly resolve any disputes
- Update HRIS database with current employee, position, and compensation information
- Help manage union relations and satisfy demands set forth in collective bargaining agreements
- Create fun and engaging employee-focused events to boost morale and maximize retention
- Contribute to implementing various initiatives across organization to generate maximum value addition towards performance improvement, employee retention, and employee welfare
Human Resources Assistant Intern
Coty, Inc.
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained updated personnel files, HR database records, grievance documentation, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
- Processed wage garnishments and responded to written requests for verification of employment
- Provided first-line customer service by responding to all HR for HR-related inquiries
- Responded to basic HR questions from managers and employees regarding personnel practices, labor laws, health insurance, retirement, workers' compensation, recruiting, time off, and training
- Supported efforts to recruit and hire staff, including posting advertisements, pre-screening and interviewing applicants, completing reference checks, and orienting new employees
- Communicated company policies, benefits, and requirements to job applicants to start every new employee out with the same information
- Prepared and set up for new employee orientations
- Explained company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants
Recruiter
Express Employment Professionals
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Sourcing and attracting candidates by using databases, social media, etc
- Conducting interviews and filtering candidates for open positions
- Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/newspapers/colleges
- Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
Administrative Assistant
West Essex Management
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Scheduled meetings and assisted in making travel arrangements
- Greeted visitors and escorted them to their destinations
- Assisted the company in preparing proposals for new business, including editing and collating
- Supported front office staff by providing word processing of correspondence and reports
- Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and competing priorities in servicing requests from senior managers
- Documented payments and expenses to keep financial records current
- Supported Property Managers by handling day-to-day needs and special projects with good multitasking and research skills
Paraprofessional
Northern Hills Academy
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Offered extra assistance to disabled students such as helping them access facilities and use assistive devices
- Worked with students in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
- Distributed teaching materials and arranged stations for specific activities
- Communicated well with parents to involve each in educational processes and enhance student support
- Modeled positive behaviors to elevate classroom standards
- Assisted certified staff in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and developing student skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA07.2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ12.2018
Skills
- Payroll coordination
- Employment law
- Managing employee relations
- Grievance handling
- Leadership coaching
- Labor law compliance
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Planned Companies, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Planned Companies, Inc.
11.2019 - 12.2021
Human Resources Assistant Intern
Coty, Inc.
08.2019 - 11.2019
Recruiter
Express Employment Professionals
05.2019 - 08.2019
Administrative Assistant
West Essex Management
10.2018 - 05.2019
Paraprofessional
Northern Hills Academy
06.2016 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Business Administration
County College of Morris
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Ashford University
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