Chanala Latson
Georgia Building Authority
Duluth ,GA
15
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented HR professional with 6+ years of experience in Human Resources Information Systems (PeopleSoft, NEOGOV, Munis, and Absence Management). Strong background in FMLA administration, benefits support, full cycle recruitment, on-boarding/off-boarding, with a record of maintaining accurate records, handling high volume transitions and supporting employee needs across state agencies.
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
1 Year- Coordinated onboarding packets and conducted orientation for new Georgia Building Authority employees to facilitate smooth integration into the organization.
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions and onboarding activities to ensure successful transition into the organization.
- Processed personnel actions for Georgia Building Authority staff in HR systems (PeopleSoft), ensuring timely updates for transfers, terminations, job reclassifications, promotions, demotions, salary increases, salary supplements, and new hires.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from internal staff members regarding employment matters.
- Reviewed employee records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state policies.
- Tracked leave requests and maintained accurate attendance records for building authority personnel to ensure compliance with state policies.
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator
7 Months- Coordinated annual open enrollment process, providing detailed plan option information to facilitate employee selection.
- Coordinated open enrollment communication and distributed benefits forms to enhance employee understanding of their benefits.
- Guided staff through health insurance, dental, vision, and life coverage options to ensure informed enrollment decisions.
- Consulted with employees on family medical leave and short-term disability applications.
- Managed employee leave requests and tracked time off balances for accuracy.
- Processed transactions in HRIS System (PeopleSoft): terminations, salary increases, job reclassifications, salary supplements, promotions, demotions, new hires, and transfers.
Human Resources Analyst (Data Transactions)
3 Years 8 Months- Processed personnel actions in HRIS Systems (PeopleSoft), ensuring accurate updates for terminations, transfers, demotions, promotions, salary increases, job reclassifications, rehires, and new hires.
- Completed e-verify processes within 3 days of new hires' start dates to confirm employment eligibility for all new team members.
- Supported recruitment and onboarding for Department of Human Services employees.
- Inform job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Oversaw payroll processing activities, ensuring timely and accurate management of timesheets, leave requests, taxes, and deductions.
- Processed retroactive docks for TANF SE employees without leave to cover absence according to the established process by payroll cutoff.
Human Resources Personnel Technician 3
8 Years- Verified leave, attendance, and payroll records for accuracy for security and non-security staff at the Georgia Department of Corrections.
- Processed personnel actions in HRIS Systems (PeopleSoft), ensuring accurate and timely updates for terminations, salary increases, new hires, rehires, reassignments, job reclassifications, demotions, and employee personal information.
- Prepared job vacancy announcements for open positions to recruit and hire qualified staff.
- Administered benefits open enrollment, providing employees with critical information on enrollment period dates and addressing inquiries to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Processed and reviewed high-volume criminal background checks and MVR motor vehicle reports using the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) database to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated employee termination process, conducting exit interviews to gather feedback and insights for improving workplace practices.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & HR Management
Skills
HRIS expertise
Onboarding Coordination
New employee orientations
Payroll Processing
Payroll Administration
Leave Management
FMLA Administration
Benefits Administration
Performance Management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart Time
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Georgia Building Authority
08.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator
Georgia Department Of Public Health
12.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Human Resources Analyst (Data Transactions)
Dept. of Human Services Office of Human Resources
04.2018 - 12.2021Read More
Human Resources Personnel Technician 3
Georgia Department of Corrections
04.2010 - 04.2018Read More
DeVry University
Master of Science from Human Resources Management
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DeVry University
Bachelor of Science from Business Management & HR Management
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