Donna Harris
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Officer
Georgetown University
09.2005 - Current
- Provide oversight and direct management of all operations and human resources functions of four core Departments within the Biomedical Graduate Research Organization, CTRO, The Center for Global Science and Security and Graduate Education offices relative to their research components
- Develop and implement a management support program with clear direction to the administrative staff to meet operating needs for growth, change, new development, and commitment to customer service throughout the entire organization
- Provide leadership to the direct support staff to ensure that campus departmental policies and procedures are administered uniformly and clearly, and work activity conforms to the overall mission of the organization
- Provide oversight to the Centers and Clinical operations to coordinate staffing and administrative responsiveness relative to the responsibilities and mission
- Foster an environment that promotes and maintains a positive working relationship with open channels of communication with all components, and works effectively with the full range of University Services
- Hired, onboarded, trained, screened and released employees.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees about benefits or other HR related issues.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
HR Generalist
Georgetown University
08.2003 - 09.2005
- Consulted and advised managers, employees, and senior leadership regarding a wide range of human resources issues such as recruiting, hiring, classification, payroll, compensation, employee relations, performance planning and management, termination, policy interpretation, legal compliance, and benefits
- Informed management of current HR trends and recommended appropriate solutions to problems
- Coordinated with other University resources such as General Counsel, the Office of Affirmative Action/EEO, Faculty and Staff Assistant Program, and Training and Organizational Development to create interventions and solutions that increased productivity
Benefits Analyst for Health Care, Tuition, Life Insurance and Disability
Georgetown University
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Managed the employees Health, Tuition, Life Insurance and Disability benefits process
- Advised employees and faculty of their eligibility for benefits
- Consulted, managed and resolved administrative problems with staff, faculty and vendors
- Counseled employees, retiring staff and faculty as to their options and benefits
- Processed payout of life, tuition and disability benefits to staff and faculty
- Performed monthly reconciliation of Health, Tuition, Life Insurance and Disability plans
- Managed and supervised two Information Specialists
Staffing Specialist
Georgetown University
12.2000 - 08.2001
- Staff, oriented and managed a highly qualified and diverse pool of candidates to meet the temporary and temp to hire staffing needs of the University community; Law Center, Main Campus, Medical Center, and University Services
- Market the service of the Temporary Service to the University Community
Education
BA -
Georgetown University
Skills
- Onboarding
- Records maintenance
- Recruitment
- Exit interviews
- Benefits administration
- Compensation and benefits
- Onboarding and training
- Candidate interviews
- Talent recruitment
- Performance evaluation
- Onboarding and orientation
Awardsandmemberships
- Staff Recognition Award from the Department of Human Resources
- The Society for Human Resource Management
- National Council of University Research Administrators
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Workday
- Excel
- Powerpoint
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Officer
Georgetown University
09.2005 - Current
HR Generalist
Georgetown University
08.2003 - 09.2005
Benefits Analyst for Health Care, Tuition, Life Insurance and Disability
Georgetown University
08.2001 - 08.2003
Staffing Specialist
Georgetown University
12.2000 - 08.2001
BA -
Georgetown University
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