Brian Thomas
Detroit Lakes,MI
Summary
Experienced HR specialist with a strong automotive industry background, seeking a growth-oriented company to leverage the knowledge and propel the success of career moving forward. Skilled HR Generalist with a solid foundation in human resources management, known for successfully implementing employee engagement initiatives and optimizing HR processes. Adept at conflict resolution and policy development, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Harbor Oaks Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for a combination of routine, technical and administrative HR work for the facility, performing some level of emerging professional HR responsibilities
- Aid with a variety of HR functions in a facility including recruitment, staffing, employee relations, payroll, training and recognition, benefit communications and employee recognition
- Have a professional understanding of the HR discipline but limited authority to execute independently and run under direct supervision
- Process various HR materials including confidential forms and records such as employment, enrollment and pay changes and keeps employee information by entering and updating employment and status-change data
- Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
- Maintain current employee information, policy and procedure manuals and other communications and distribute as directed
- Aid with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties
- Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping human resources information confidential
- File documents into proper employee files
- Gather information and prepare reports on various HR topics as needed
HR Generalist
Ground Effects
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: OEM automotive supplier
- Consult with Plant managers to find staffing requirements
- Interview applicants about their experience, education, and skills
- Recruit for staffing levels at multiple facilities
- Conduct file audits
- Hire, Contact References, Background Checks, onboard, use staffing agencies
- Conduct new employee orientations
- Process paperwork
- Maintaining personnel electronic files
- Creating Corrective Actions
- Aiding supervisors with administrating companies’ policies
- Aiding employees with healthcare elections and benefits
- Aiding in open enrollment
- Payroll processing
- Keep up to date employee headcount through Smartsheet
- Manage employee’s schedule
- Process unemployment claims
- Pre-Screening agencies
- I9’s/ E Verify
- OEM automotive supplier
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
HR Generalist
Crown Staffing Solutions
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Consult with multiple employers to find needs and job recruiting of open position
- Interview applicants about their experience, education, and skills
- Contact references and perform background checks
- Inform applicants about job details such as benefits and conditions
- Hire or refer qualified candidates
- Conduct new employee orientations
- Process paperwork
- I9‘s/ E VERIFY
- Payroll processing
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
Transporter
American Delivery Service
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, prompt manner
- Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied
- Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and coworkers through effective communication skills, contributing to a positive work atmosphere for all parties involved in the transportation process.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by consistently following safety guidelines when operating vehicles or handling cargo materials.
Customer Concierge
Walmart
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Provides customers with item information and direct them to the items within the store
- Control inventory and inform procurement managers in case of low inventory levels
- Oversee daily price changes and manage cash register as needed
Education
Associate degree - Associate of Arts
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI12.2020
Skills
- Payroll (ADP, Paycor, Dayforce)
- MS Office Suite
- E-Verify
- Smartsheet
- SharePoint
- Lesage Training
- Litmos
- Employee Development
- Employee Engagement
- Business Development
- Employee Relations
- Customer Service
- Financial Literacy
- Communication Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Available to travel
- Interviewing
- Onboarding/ Training
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Data Entry
- HR policies and procedures
- Payroll administration
- Talent acquisition
- Employee relations management
- Background checks
- Attendance management
- Employee retention
- Recruitment and selection
- Compensation and benefits
Timeline
HR Generalist
Harbor Oaks Hospital
04.2024 - Current
HR Generalist
Ground Effects
05.2022 - 04.2024
HR Generalist
Crown Staffing Solutions
08.2020 - 05.2022
Transporter
American Delivery Service
10.2019 - 08.2020
Customer Concierge
Walmart
08.2018 - 10.2019
Associate degree - Associate of Arts
Wayne County Community College
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