Catherine Hays

Administrative Manager, HR

Cibus US LLC

San Diego, California

11.2001 - 07.2025

Managed employee onboarding processes and documentation for new hires.
Organized employee engagement activities to promote workplace culture and morale.
Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback from departing employees.
Supported payroll processing by verifying timecards and attendance records.
Maintained employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all documents.
Leveraged internal HR databases to organize and maintain personnel records, enter employee data, and update previous data.
Managed benefits programs such as health insurance plans, retirement accounts.
Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.
Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
Answered questions from current or potential employees regarding benefits packages or other HR related matters.
Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
Oversaw benefits enrollment process by answering questions and assisting employees with login details.
Answered employee questions regarding health benefits and 401k options.
Conducted exit interviews to determine reasons for employee departures.
Administered employee recognition and reward programs to boost morale and productivity.
Supported diversity and inclusion initiatives to promote an equitable workplace.
Organized company events such as team-building activities or holiday parties.