Well-qualified HR Generalist with 16 years of success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills together with the ability to discharge multiple responsibilities efficiently with results in the achievement of company-wide human resource goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
WELLSPACE HEALTH (ASTON CARTER PLACEMENT AGENCY)
05.2022 - Current
Responsible for conducting 4-day new hire orientation for 30 employees bi-weekly, to include all onboarding paperwork, medical requirements, and compliance training.
Assist with preparation and execution of exit interviews, including logins, facility access and parking.
Implemented new learning management system (Relias) to over 1200 employees.
Created an HR procedures manual to be used in succession planning for the department.
Assisted with updates to the Employee Handbook.
Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
Asked to review the current parking agreements and invoices and was able to reduce spending by over $1,000 per month on overages.
Monitored staff leaves of absence and COVID related information and updated the HRIS daily.
Eliminated redundancies in the onboarding of volunteers, cutting time spent with each person by more than 2 hours.
Responsible for all email and Teams inquiries regarding benefits, training, COVID and pay based on policy and procedure.
Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
Finance Manager
CEPS
12.2021 - 02.2022
Responsible for tracking and entering all account receivables and as well as oversee accounts payables.
Maintain, track and document all program budget information.
Conduct financial audits including payroll and vendor payments, ensuring general ledgers are balanced, monitored, and current.
Provide financial information, updates and reports to the Executive Management staff & the Board of Directors.
Revised outdated employment manual.
Processed payroll and benefits administration for 2 locations.
Created several procedure documents for succession planning.
HR Generalist
WILTON RANCHERIA TRIBAL OFFICE
07.2020 - 11.2021
Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
Performed benefit administration to include claim resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees.
Created and managed new-employee orientations including all necessary training.
Assisted employees with career-pathing programs.
Continual communication with staff regarding benefits, services and overall well-being.
Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
Worked collaboratively with management to promote a climate conducive to attracting and retaining personnel.
Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Served as liaison between management and employees during disciplinary action and dispute resolutions.
First point of contact for employee investigations, relations counseling, and exit interviews.
Organized and executed all training throughout the year for compliance and various departmental related topics.
Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
Managed the facilities day-to-day operations (such as security, repairs, fire inspection, backflow testing, pest control, and water delivery, etc.) Supervised the maintenance of office equipment.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Investigator for the tribal membership and staff.
Executive Assistant/ HR Generalist
WILTON RANCHERIA TRIBAL OFFICE
ELK GROVE, United States
12.2016 - 07.2020
Provided confidential administrative and executive support to two of the branches of government within the Tribe
Assisted as the bookkeeper/payroll administrator to the CFO, oversaw management of the front office and operations staff and vendors
Managed all HR tasks including recruiting staff, onboarding and updating records
Maintained daily appointments and schedules for both executive staff and Tribal Council Members
Liaison between department heads, staff and Tribal Council Members
Prepared the Board folios, agendas and itineraries for weekly Tribal Council meetings
Maintained the preservation and care of the Tribe’s records which include Meeting Minutes, folios, contracts and Resolutions
Assumed all Office Manager responsibilities when the position became vacant again.
Operations Manager, HR Generalist
SACRAMENTO WALDORF SCHOOL
05.2015 - 05.2016
Completed employee onboarding and facilitated orientation on school policies, procedures, and benefits
Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) plans
Oversaw the engagement of company employees and independent contractors, fulfilling requirements such as background checks, contract creation and negotiation, I-9 verifications, and insurance enrollment
Prepared the employee handbook and assisted in developing the policies and procedures the manual contained
Served as the first point of contact for employees to discuss their comments and concerns about a wide array of topics such as leave of absences, management issues and payroll issues
Led the accounting support team, facilities manager, office manager and IT manager
Collaborated with the Administrative Team and Administrator to interpret, communicate, and execute school policies and procedures
Preparation of all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports
Responsible for all journal entries, forms, and remittances, such as verifications of employment, income tax forms, unemployment, garnishments, workers’ compensation, etc
Oversaw bi-weekly payroll, benefits and 401k administration for 120 employees
Managed ACA reporting procedures and tracking for employees.
Accounting Manager, HR Generalist
IMAGEWORKS ARCHITECTURE
07.2006 - 04.2015
Responsible for the daily functions of the Human Resource department including recruitment, processing payroll, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
Completed A/P, A/R, and progress billings of $200K per month.
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
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