Danell Fountain
Billings,MO
Summary
Successful human resource candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Springfield, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Assist applicants in filling out I-9 and verifying applicant is eligible to work in the United States via E-Verify.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Processed employee discipline, from letters of reprimand to termination, for the Warden to issue.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
- Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance.
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Participate in recruiting events for potential new hires.
- Conducted new hire training, ensuring each employee is accurately filling out all documents correctly, and explaining all available benefits.
- Maintain a database to ensure yearly Performance Evaluations are processed in a timely manner according to policy.
- Conduct training to supervisors regarding the Performance Evaluation process.
- Contact potential new hires and assist them in navigating the hiring process.
- Communicate with multiple Bureau of Prisons departments both in writing and verbally to ensure the proper documentation is sent to each department in a timely manner to get the applicant hired.
- Instruct a class for all new employees which includes: informing new staff of benefits and assisting them in filling out required forms correctly, e.g., health insurance, Thrift savings plan, life insurance and beneficiary forms.
- Train staff and supervisors on the time and attendance process and in the various systems used.
- Processed personnel actions (SF52's) correctly and timely.
Health Services Assistant
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Springfield, MO
07.2012 - 01.2021
- Keyed Regular and Overtime pay for approximately 250 staff, ensuring time worked and leave were keyed accurately and according to Department of Justice policy.
- Maintained staff work schedules
- Trained staff on time and attendance, and trained other timekeepers on how to properly navigate Kronos WebTA program.
- Coordinated with Mercy Hospital clinics and Corrections to schedule inmates for Specialty Doctor visits and organized an internal system to track these appointments to ensure Corrections was available to get the inmate to the appointment on time.
- Analyzed and interpreted policy and procedures to provide guidance to fellow employees and supervisors.
- Gathered pertinent data to process congressional inquiries.
- Regular communication with staff, inmates and various local, state and federal agencies.
- Created and maintained an audit tracking system for all of my files and conducted quarterly audits.
- Track and maintained health files for all staff.
- File documents that are sensitive in nature, ensuring that strict confidentiality procedures are followed.
- Purchasing supplies and equipment for the department. This included researching government approved sites for merchandise, creating purchase forms and balancing monthly and year end obligations.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to teamwork.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clay Center Community High School
Clay Center, KS05.1991
Skills
- Customer Relations
- HR policies and procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Training development
- Recruiting
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Background Checks
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Labor Relations
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.2021 - Current
Health Services Assistant
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
07.2012 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Clay Center Community High School