Christina Erdman

• Administer comprehensive leave of absence programs (sick leave, personal leave, military leave, FMLA, long-term disability) and manage PTO programs to ensure compliance with legal standards and employee needs.
• Oversee Health & Welfare and retirement programs, including life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave processing, compensation management, and wellbeing platforms.
• Developed and implemented wellness programs with third-party vendors, boosting employee health engagement through both onsite and virtual activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for benefit inquiries, facilitating communication between employees, retirees, and carriers, resolving issues efficiently.
• Collaborated with HR teams to create and distribute informative materials about benefit options and enrollment procedures.

• Administered comprehensive leave programs for short- and long-term disability, family and medical leave, and ADA accommodations, ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations
• Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Supported the development and refinement of BMW’s benefit policies, including drafting and updating summary plan descriptions and related documentation
• Designed and implemented the BMW wellness program, working with third-party vendors to boost employee engagement and promote health-focused initiatives
• Acted as the primary contact for associates regarding benefit inquiries and coverage adjustments following significant life events, ensuring timely and accurate support.

• Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
• Enhanced the candidate experience by implementing an efficient application process and ensuring consistent, timely communication throughout the recruitment cycle
• Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
• Established and maintained robust talent pipelines through the strategic application of diverse sourcing methods, including social media platforms, job boards, and industry networking events
• Boosted employee retention rates by performing comprehensive pre-screening of candidates and maintaining regular follow-up on new hire satisfaction and performance
• Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.

• Directed the complete recruitment lifecycle, encompassing candidate sourcing, screening, validation, and offer negotiation, leading to successful final placements
• Executed comprehensive initial assessments through phone screenings and in-person interviews, evaluating candidates’ competencies, experience, and cultural alignment
• Managed the end-to-end onboarding process, including scheduling orientation sessions, preparing onboarding materials, and ensuring all administrative tasks were completed.
• Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.

· Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the recruitment process and improving communication channels, guiding candidates through the interview process.

· Ensure the organization adhere to regulations, policies and labor laws.

· Assisted processing all new hires into the system and maintained employee records and reports.

· Supported diversity initiatives to ensure a fair recruitment process for candidates from diverse backgrounds.

· Optimized the use of the applicant tracking system, maintaining accurate records of candidate data for future reference and analysis.