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CLAIRE FONTENOT

Covington,LA

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with over 6 years of experience managing a comprehensive array of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Proven track record of implementing effective HR strategies that enhance organizational performance and foster a positive workplace culture. Adept at leveraging strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of an organization, ensuring alignment between employee needs and business objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Generalist

Abita Brewing Company
10.2023 - Current
  • Assists managers and supervisors with employee issues. Assists in generating documentation of events, recommendations, and outcome of handling employee issues.
  • Advises managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, benefit and compensation policies, and personnel procedures.
  • Assists with policy formulation and administration.
  • Compiles and maintains statistical reporting for senior management, managers, and supervisors, including presentations for quarterly board meetings.
  • Meets with management and supervisors biweekly to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills.
  • Enhanced employee retention by implementing a new training program.
  • Facilitates recruitment and hiring and all that it encompasses: posting openings, reviewing applications, setting up interviews, testing, completing background checks, carrying out the hiring policy, and new hire orientation.
  • Conducts new employee orientation upon hire.
  • Administers the employee insurance plans and all that it encompasses, including open enrollment, life event changes, new hire enrollment, eligibility status, and maintains all records.
  • Processes biweekly payroll.
  • Assists with all aspects of Open Enrollment.
  • Administers FMLA for all employees, processes FMLA paperwork, and provides data as needed.
  • Manage and submit the HR department budget.
  • Head the culture committee's monthly meetings on events and appreciations. Also, plan and coordinate employee appreciations and annual company parties.

HR & Recruiting Coordinator

Porter Hedges LLP
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted the full spectrum of employee programs through campaigns, recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events, and activities for the wellness program, internship program, and company annual events.
  • Participated at the strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services and policies.
  • Processed check requests and expense reports for the department.
  • Researched and assisted in write-ups for the firm regarding Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Implemented and scheduled annual reviews for non-attorney employees.

Recruiting Coordinator

Lumicity
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategies to attract diverse candidates.
  • Created and managed talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns.
  • Sourced and facilitated top talent, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
  • Screened and assessed candidates and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
  • Coordinated and attended job fairs to expand company presence and attract qualified candidates for open positions.
  • Coordinated candidate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient interview process for all parties involved.
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Established referral program, leveraging existing employee networks for candidate leads.

Human Resource Clerk Intern

Louisiana State University
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Processed job applications and employee records in Viewpoint HRIS.
  • Resolved issues received from employees regarding the interpretation of human resource laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Followed up with managers and employees for needed items: mainly new hire documents, acknowledgements, and payroll.
  • Prepared new hire packets and termination documentation.
  • Processed 10+ unemployment claims and wage audits per day, and ensured timely completion of claims and documentation for human resource department.
  • Assisted in Open Enrollment.

Human Resource Student Worker

Louisiana State University Veterinary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Organized and maintained current HR files and databases.
  • Onboarded, terminated, and updated employee information in Workday.
  • Updated background checks and employee eligibility verifications weekly.
  • Assisted in training and development for veterinary school employees.
  • Maintained employee confidence and kept human resource information confidential.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Leadership & Human Resource Development, Business Administration

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2021

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Recruitment Management
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Knowledgeable in all HR systems
  • Policy Implementation
  • Staff Training/Development
  • Payroll Processing

Timeline

Human Resource Generalist

Abita Brewing Company
10.2023 - Current

HR & Recruiting Coordinator

Porter Hedges LLP
10.2022 - 07.2023

Recruiting Coordinator

Lumicity
11.2021 - 04.2022

Human Resource Clerk Intern

Louisiana State University
10.2020 - 04.2021

Human Resource Student Worker

Louisiana State University Veterinary School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Leadership & Human Resource Development, Business Administration

Louisiana State University

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