DEANN MOREL
Visalia,CA
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with over 8 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as an on-site specialist. HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions with proven success in improving operations, maintaining a solution-based focus & improving interdepartmental communication. I'm ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
ProYouth
Visalia, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for over 150 new hires during tenure at ProYouth
- Provided job placement accommodation recommendations for employees on physician-mandated medical restriction
- Collaborated with Finance/Payroll to verify pay data and support proper wage and hour compliance
- Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations and reporting systems
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company witness at unemployment hearings
- Conducted salary survey research for both exempt and non-exempt -positions
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires
- Prepared and submitted organization's Annual Pay Data Reporting, including EEO-1
- Affirmative Action Plan
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management
- Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork for over 200 employees
- Prepared monthly & weekly workbooks for Unemployment Insurance
- Claims, Employee Hours & Worker's Compensation Tracking
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination
- Train all incoming HR new hires in aspects of their positions and implemented HR software
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, disabilities, and benefits.
- Facilitated criminal background check & E-Verify processes for new hires.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes, and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
- Verified that vendors received timely enrollment information, changes and terminations.
- Improved quality of hiring decisions by working with hiring managers on new comprehensive employment selection processes.
- Prepared and submitted organization's Affirmative Action Plan and EEO report.
- Provided job placement accommodation recommendations for employees on physician-mandated medical restriction.
- Conducted salary survey research for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
- Educated HR staff on software functionality with special emphasis in Applicant Management, Employee Onboarding and Employee Training Tracking features.
Human Resources Staffing Coordinator
ProYouth
Visalia, CA
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees.
- Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.
- Facilitated interview and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers and maintained reports and performance metrics to generate outcomes.
- Guided candidate recruitment and selection to create and drive workforce in alignment with company diversity and inclusion goals.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
- Conducted approximately 6 recruiting events per annum to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
- Liaised with hiring managers to develop and implement strategies to source and recruit top talent.
- Conducted candidate interviews and performed background checks and verification.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for applicants to promote smooth and positive onboarding experience.
- Recruited talented, diverse and qualified candidates for employment.
- Created internal posting and advertisements while overseeing employment website.
- Leveraged creative sourcing techniques to find passive candidates and screened resumes and interviewed qualified individuals.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Partnered with HR Director and CEO to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Educated staff on HR software functionality with special emphasis in Applicant Management, Employee Onboarding and Employee Training Tracking features.
Human Resources Clerk
ProYouth
Visalia, CA
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate
- Assisted Finance/Payroll in annual processes and data audits
- Responded to incoming phone calls and handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence
- Distributed, accepted and processed employment applications to pre-screen and schedule follow-up interviews
- Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite
- Assisted with on-boarding process of new hires
- Managed Program Leader Substitute's site allocations and time sheets
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency
- Assisted with screening qualified potential employees
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization
- Improved traceability by creating organization systems for records, reports and workbooks
- Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork
- Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.
- Oversaw HR needs for over 250-employees across 40 locations.
STEM Leader
ProYouth
Visalia, CA
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Teamed with subject matter experts from UC Berkley in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Developed and conducted over 30 training workshops to improve delivery of STEM curricula.
- Co-writing grant proposals to fund STEM program
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Visalia, CA
02.2007 - 09.2009
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands
- Delivered superior training and leadership to over 30 employees during tenure to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations
- Managed payroll, scheduling, ordering and other back-of-house tasks to drive operations and maximize sales and profitability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Science
College of The Sequoias
12.2020
Associate of Arts - Sociology
College of The Sequoias
12.2020
Skills
- Employee conflict management and ethics
- Benefits Administration
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Tracking & Reporting
- Social Perceptiveness
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Affirmative Action Guidelines
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Employment Recordkeeping
- HIPAA Compliance
- Unemployment Claims
- Leave of Absence Transitions
- Onboarding and employee retention
- Coaching and training
Certification
- HIPAA Awareness for Employer Group Health Plans
- Mandated Reporter-California
- Benefits Administration and Open Enrollment Training - BernieU, 2021
- HR Hiring & Recruiting-BernieU, 2021
- How Employers Can Master Employee Performance-BernieU, 2021
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
ProYouth
04.2020 - Current
Human Resources Staffing Coordinator
ProYouth
07.2017 - 04.2020
Human Resources Clerk
ProYouth
06.2013 - 07.2017
STEM Leader
ProYouth
06.2011 - 06.2013
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
02.2007 - 09.2009
Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Science
College of The Sequoias
Associate of Arts - Sociology
College of The Sequoias
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