Deanna Brown
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Experienced HR professional with expertise in HRIS administration, benefits administration, onboarding, background screening, employment verification, and payroll support, known for maintaining confidentiality and compliance while keeping HR operations running smoothly.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Specalist
Centro De LA Familia de Utah
Grand Junction, Colorado
08.2020 - 09.2025
- Supported recruiting and onboarding activities for Centro de la Familia de Utah staff.
- Maintained employee files and confidential records for family service programs, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Processed background checks and employment verifications for child-focused positions.
- Managed benefits enrollment process for new and existing employees, addressing inquiries in collaboration with HR and payroll teams to enhance employee experience.
- Coordinated benefits enrollment activities and addressed employee inquiries with HR and payroll teams, supporting seamless transitions for staff.
- Prepared offer letters, new hire packets, and policy acknowledgments.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Coordinated benefits administration activities including enrollments, changes, terminations, and transfers.
Human Resourse Director
The Center at Foresite
Grand Junction, Colorado
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Developed staff training and onboarding for Foresite procedures.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Enforced compliance with policies, safety rules, and care standards.
Human Resources Coordinator
Avamere Health Services
Tigard, Oregon
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Coordinated onboarding for caregivers and nursing staff across senior living communities.
- Scheduled interviews and supported hiring for health services positions.
- Processed employee records in HRIS while maintaining confidential personnel files.
- Updated employee records in HR database system.
- Tracked licensure, certifications, and compliance documents for clinical staff.
- Resolved employee questions about benefits, policies, and HR procedures.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
Business Office Manager
Windsor Court Assisted Living
Palm Springs, California
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Managed resident billing, collections, and account reconciliation for assisted living community.
- Processed accounts payable, invoices, and vendor payments for Windsor Court operations.
- Coordinated payroll entries, time records, and employee attendance documentation.
- Maintained census records, admissions files, and resident financial paperwork.
- Supported compliance with assisted living policies, audits, and documentation standards.
- Maintained employee records, including payroll, vacation time and benefits information.
- Provided customer service support to clients by responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Pocatello Community College
Pocatello, ID01-1980
Skills
- HRIS management
- Payroll management
- Benefits management
- Background checks
- Employment checks
- Employee orientation
- Employee training
Timeline
Human Resource Specalist
Centro De LA Familia de Utah
08.2020 - 09.2025
Human Resourse Director
The Center at Foresite
02.2017 - 04.2019
Human Resources Coordinator
Avamere Health Services
07.2014 - 06.2016
Business Office Manager
Windsor Court Assisted Living
09.2008 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Pocatello Community College