Brooke Mori
St. Joseph,Missouri
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Generalist at Kellanova, adept in talent acquisition and fostering inclusive workplace environments. Leveraged HR policies and diversity programs to reduce employee turnover and enhance organizational culture. Excelled in benefits administration and confidential document control, contributing to significant HR department productivity improvements. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and event planning, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal acumen.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Kellanova
07.2018 - Current
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting an inclusive workplace environment.
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
- Improved organizational culture and morale through the implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
- Actively participated in recruitment drives and job fairs representing company's values and vision while attracting qualified candidates.
- Reduced employee turnover by creating a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Human Resources Assistant
Triumph Foods
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Assisted in payroll processing to ensure timely delivery of paychecks to all employees.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials and training programs.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
- Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support, leading to increased retention rates.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Organized company-wide events for team building purposes, boosting overall morale among employees.
- Played a key role in conflict resolution efforts, resulting in improved workplace harmony.
- Supported payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary distribution.
- Conducted exit interviews, gathering insights to improve retention and employee satisfaction.
- Managed confidential employee records, safeguarding personal and professional information.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, such as scheduling and document management, to improve HR department efficiency.
- Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
Education
Marketing -
Baker University
Baldwin City, KSSkills
- Employee Onboarding
- Benefits Administration
- HR Policies Implementation
- Exit Interviews
- Records Management
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee file management
- Recruitment
- Termination Procedures
- New employee orientations
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding Processes
- Recruitment Strategies
- FMLA Administration
- Staff orientation
- Employee Handbooks
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Human Resources
- Employee programs
- Employee Surveys
- Executive Support
- Employee Recruitment
- Cost Reductions
- Interviewing
- Professionals in Human Resources Association
- Team Bonding
- Diversity programs
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Event Planning
- Confidential Document Control
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Kellanova
07.2018 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Triumph Foods
06.2013 - 07.2018
Marketing -
Baker University
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