Christina Erdman
Grove City,OH
Summary
Accomplished human resource professional with extensive expertise in employee recruitment, talent acquisition, and benefits administration. Adept at building and sustaining strong relationships with employees and management, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TOTAL REWARDS SPECIALIST
Grange Insurance
Columbus, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Administer complex leave of absence programs (FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA) and manage PTO policies, ensuring compliance with legal standards while addressing employee needs effectively
- Collaborate with Payroll and HR Business Partners to streamline disability payment processing and resolve employee-related issues, ensuring timely support and compliance
- Designed and launched wellness programs in partnership with third-party vendors, elevating employee health engagement through dynamic onsite and virtual events
- Act as the primary contact for benefits inquiries, efficiently coordinating between employees, retirees, and carriers to resolve issues quickly
Benefits Specialist
BMW Financial Services
Columbus, OH
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Managed all aspects of leave programs, including disability, FMLA, and ADA accommodations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and smooth employee experience
- Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws (e.g., ACA, FMLA, ERISA)
- Maintaining up-to-date records of benefits enrollments, claims, and legal documents
- Created and implemented a tailored wellness program, partnering with vendors to boost engagement and encourage a culture of health and well-being
- Served as primary point of contact for employees, answering questions and providing guidance on benefits
Talent Acquisition Specialist
BMW Financial Services
Columbus, OH
12.2019 - 09.2020
- 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
- Enhanced retention by pre-screening candidates thoroughly and maintaining follow-up to assess new hire satisfaction and performance
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and align hiring efforts with departmental needs
Recruiter
Oriana House
Cleveland, OH
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Led the full recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, assessments, and offer negotiation, achieving high-quality hires aligned with organizational culture
- Conducted in-depth initial interviews to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit
- Oversaw the onboarding process, coordinating orientation sessions and ensuring administrative readiness for new hires
- Verified candidate credentials through reference and background checks, supporting thorough, trustworthy hiring practices
Recruitment Coordinator
Total Quality Logistics
Columbus, OH
05.2015 - 03.2017
- 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
- Did onboarding and offboarding for all new and leaving associates
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Benefits Administration
- Employee benefits laws
- Disability management
- Recruitment
- Talent acquisition
- HR policy/procedure development
Certification
SHRM-CP, In Progress
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: True
Timeline
TOTAL REWARDS SPECIALIST
Grange Insurance
04.2024 - Current
Benefits Specialist
BMW Financial Services
09.2020 - 03.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
BMW Financial Services
12.2019 - 09.2020
Recruiter
Oriana House
03.2017 - 05.2019
Recruitment Coordinator
Total Quality Logistics
05.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor's Degree -
Ohio University
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