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Chantay Benjamin

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with 15+ years of experience managing a broad range of human resource subject matters whose mission is to support and guide cross-functional team members and departments.

An "HR Champion" who fully understands the importance of creating the ultimate onboarding experience for new employees, fostering and building healthy work relationships on all levels, being diplomatic, showing empathy, having passion for "people", confidentiality always at the forefront, knowing how to successfully communicate, having great listening and follow up skills, remaining diligent with seeking different ways to keep employees and management engaged, while demonstrating a business acumen that comes with professionalism, respect, dedication, and hard work.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

Marten Transport
05.2023 - Current


  • Lead Generalist supporting 300+ employees in 2 Territories (Tucker, GA and Tampa, FL).
  • Manage Full-Cycle HR support in HRIS maintenance, recruiting and onboarding for best-in-class talent.
  • Conduct terminations and manage entire offboarding process.
  • Monitor and enforce company HR policies and procedures to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Host confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment, policy and procedure violations and workplace violence.
  • Coordinate and manage the entire process of FMLA, STD, ADA and Administrative LOA.
  • Serve as Company representative at unemployment hearings.
  • Meet with staff and management to counsel and resolve complex situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Marten store contact and cashier for company apparel and novelty items. Account reconciliation of sales, reporting and purchase card maintenance.
  • HR Projects as requested.

Human Resources Generalist

AmeriCold Logistics
08.2022 - 04.2023


  • Lead HR Generalist supporting 500+ employees within 5 territories. (Atlanta Ga., Pendergrass Ga., Lula, Ga. and 2 Gainesville Ga. locations)
  • Managed full cycle on/off boarding processed and administered drug tests, background checks, offer letters, approved corrective actions, processed terminations along with issuing separation notices, benefit notifications and conducted exit interviews.
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data.
  • Conducted Full-Cycle recruiting process, opened, replaced, posted, closed job requisitions, also reviewed resumes and interviewed applicants.
  • Reviewed and managed HR Inbox answering employee/manager inquiries.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to corrective actions, performance and conflict management.
  • Administered employee benefits programs, open enrollment. employee recognition and engagement programs.
  • Covered FMLA, STD, ADA, WC, LOA processes.
  • Partnered with third party employee benefits division to schedule and host annual open enrollment classes.
  • HR Projects as requested.

Human Resources Coordinator- (Contract Assignment)

Advanced Urology
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
  • New Hire onboarding/offboarding.
  • Handled HR Inbox for employee inquiries and complaints.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • HR Projects as requested.

Human Resources Assistant

PepsiCo- Pepsi Beverage Company
01.2014 - 03.2022
  • Administrative and HR support for Sales and Operations departments in the Atlanta market 350+ employees.
  • Administrative support to sales director, location managers and frontline employees.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management and HR compliance.
  • Payroll processing.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents. Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees including benefits, safety, and sales data.
  • Conducted new hire orientation and employee file updates.
  • Managed accounts payables and vendor payments including Purchasing Card reconciliation.
  • Provided front office maintenance.
  • Administered employee sales and donations.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
  • Assisted with employee engagement initiatives.
  • Supported open enrollment Initiatives.
  • HR Projects as requested.

Senior Sales Coordinator

PepsiCo- Frito Lay Division
06.2006 - 01.2014
  • Sales Administrative and HR support for Frito-Lay Sales and Operations departments in the Atlanta market supporting 300+ front line employees, 10 district sales managers, and 2 location leaders flex schedule between 2 territories in Atlanta Ga, and Decatur, Ga.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents. Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees including benefits, safety, and sales data. Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management and HR compliance.
  • Processed week;y payroll, soft new hire onboarding and terminations.
  • Organized employee engagement activities, rewards and recognition, promoted open enrollment and assisted with company sponsored health expos.
  • Managed accounts payables and vendor payments including Purchasing Card reconciliation. Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.
  • Answered extensive customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items while providing exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Assisted in development of monthly sales goals to motivate team and drive business objectives.
  • Monitored daily sales performance, weekly sales revenue reporting, and provided feedback to each management.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
  • Projects and Reporting as needed.


Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College- Not Currently Enrolled
Clarkston, GA

High School Diploma -

Southwest Dekalb High School
Decatur, GA
11.1988

Skills

  • ADP Workforce Now, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Sharepoint, KRONOS, ICSMS, E-Verify, Hireright, CLEAR software
  • HRIS System Maintenance, Onboarding/Offboarding
  • Trained in FMLA/STD/ADA/EEO/WC
  • Fluent with Employee Relations and Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Talent Acquisitions
  • Exit Interviews
  • Internal Investigations
  • FMLA, STD, ADA, PTO Administration
  • Payroll Management
  • Employment Law
  • Employee Handbooks

Certification

  • Humans Resources, (LinkedIn)
  • Administrative Human Resources 2023
  • Human Resources- Running Company Onboarding 2023
  • Employee Experience 2023
  • Creating A Positive and Healthy Working Environment 2023
  • Introduction To Employee Relations 2023

**Ongoing Professional Development **

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

Marten Transport
05.2023 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

AmeriCold Logistics
08.2022 - 04.2023

Human Resources Coordinator- (Contract Assignment)

Advanced Urology
05.2022 - 08.2022

Human Resources Assistant

PepsiCo- Pepsi Beverage Company
01.2014 - 03.2022

Senior Sales Coordinator

PepsiCo- Frito Lay Division
06.2006 - 01.2014

No Degree - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College- Not Currently Enrolled

High School Diploma -

Southwest Dekalb High School
Chantay Benjamin