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Danielle Pelkowski

Seattle

Summary

Organized, resilient, and solution-oriented HR professional with over 6 years of experience managing and coordinating HR functions, focusing on leave administration, compliance, benefits management, employee engagement, and performance improvement. Skilled in ADA accommodation processing, FMLA and state leave management, recruitment, and fostering inclusive workplace environments. Adept at driving HR strategies, implementing cultural initiatives, and building strong relationships with employees, leadership, and external vendors. Committed to delivering exceptional HR service and enhancing employee experiences while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers
01.2025 - Current
  • Administer employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and COBRA), ensuring accuracy and clear communication.
  • Coordinate annual open enrollment events, preparing materials, educating employees, and updating elections.
  • Process ADA accommodation requests, collaborating with employees and managers to create personalized accommodation plans.
  • Partner with Payroll and Leave Coordinator to manage LTD/FMLA/state leave requests, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with benefits vendors to ensure seamless service delivery and issue resolution.
  • Audit benefits systems to identify discrepancies, verify eligibility, and process reconciliations/refunds.
  • Oversee unemployment claims by conducting investigations, providing documentation, and attending hearings.
  • Maintain and update the HR intranet with user-friendly benefits resources, including guides, FAQs, and video presentations.

HR Generalist

First Fertility
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led HR functions for the Northeast region, including benefits orientations, open enrollment, leave of absence management, staffing, reporting, training and development, performance reviews, employee relations, investigations, team engagement, exit interviews, turnover, and compliance.
  • Onboarded and assisted in recruiting 161 employees within 23 months, supporting the company’s growth.
  • Oversaw all HR-related matters during two acquisitions, increasing national headcount from 426 to 528 employees.
  • Created, introduced, and facilitated leadership performance reviews across a network of 8 companies.
  • Built, maintained, and improved HRIS functions to accommodate the company’s rapid growth.
  • Conducted financial audits and handled required federal/state reporting to ensure compliance.
  • Led and implemented culture initiatives, aligning the company with its vision, mission, values, and goals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing employment laws across 8 different states.
  • Utilized various recruiting platforms to attract strong industry talent and managed the applicant tracking system.
  • Vetted, recruited, and trained all members of the HR department since the date of hire.

Human Capital Intern

Esurgi Biotech
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Contributed to various HR projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support key HR processes and organizational objectives
  • Suggested and implemented improvements to the Talent Acquisition Life Cycle, enhancing recruitment strategies and candidate experience to attract top talent
  • Played a key role in the design and implementation of employee surveys, gathering feedback to support employee engagement and organizational development
  • Managed and updated the intern database for efficient documentation and communication, ensuring accurate records and streamlined processes for intern program management

Office Manager

Spa Soli
05.2017 - 09.2020
  • Increased annual revenue by 200% over three years by optimizing business operations and implementing strategic growth initiatives
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling for all employees and clientele, while maintaining monthly payroll metrics and providing reports to senior-level management
  • Interviewed and actively participated in the hiring and training of employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering team development

Education

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
12-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05-2020

Skills

  • Human Resources Strategy: Leave of Absence Management, ADA Accommodation, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration
  • Project Management & Process Improvement: Driving HR initiatives, managing cultural change, implementing HR programs, HRIS optimization, improving internal processes
  • HR Technologies: Paycom, Paylocity, Workday, Employee Navigator, Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
  • Compliance & Reporting: Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws (WA Paid Family Leave), OSHA, Workers' Comp, unemployment claims, and federal/state reporting requirements

Timeline

HR Generalist II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers
01.2025 - Current

HR Generalist

First Fertility
01.2022 - 01.2024

Human Capital Intern

Esurgi Biotech
11.2021 - 01.2022

Office Manager

Spa Soli
05.2017 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Central Connecticut State University

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