Cynthia Shaffer

Human Resources Generalist

Tooling Dynamics

02.2006 - 07.2025

Maintained accurate employee records and executed compliance audits, ensuring adherence to labor laws and enhancing organizational integrity.
Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality through targeted sourcing strategies.
Fostered a positive workplace culture by implementing employee engagement initiatives, resulting in noticeable improvements in retention rates.
Analyzed employee performance metrics to inform training programs, driving measurable improvements in team productivity and morale.
Maintained comprehensive HR databases and executed regular audits, ensuring data accuracy while supporting compliance with regulatory standards.
Provided guidance and support to employees on HR policies, enhancing communication and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.
Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.