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Ashley Schaffer

Woodhaven

Summary

Enthusiastic Human Resources Recruiter skilled at attaining corporate goals by maximizing results. Innovative thinker with 9-year background in creating compliant and efficient processes and procedures. Expert knowledge in developing employees and motivating individuals to exceed corporate objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Recruiter

Clayens, NP (formerly Parkway Products)
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Improved candidate experience through timely communication, providing feedback, and maintaining transparency throughout the hiring process.
  • Increased offer acceptance rate by conducting thorough pre-screening interviews and effectively selling company culture and benefits.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Continuously refined recruitment strategies by staying informed of industry best practices and incorporating innovative tools and technologies.
  • Developed strong relationships with external recruitment agencies when needed, ensuring timely fulfillment of hard-to-fill positions or specialized roles.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with new hires during their probationary period to address any concerns or challenges early on, promoting long-term employee retention rates.
  • Negotiated offers with selected candidates, balancing both company budget constraints and individual salary expectations for mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Collaborated with various departments to define job qualifications.
  • Worked closely with HR team to ensure smooth transition for new hires during onboarding process, including benefits enrollment and orientation sessions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recruiting trends, ensuring competitive practices in talent acquisition efforts.
  • Organized career fairs and university partnerships to connect directly with potential candidates from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
  • Supported talent acquisition strategies by attending industry events, networking with potential candidates, and building a strong referral program.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.

Plant HR Manager

Clayens, NP (formerly Parkway Products)
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provides day-to-day support to the Management Team and performs various HR administrative duties
  • Managed labor relations by proactively addressing grievances and facilitating productive negotiations between employees and management.
  • Delivered targeted training programs addressing specific skill gaps identified within the workforce leading to improved productivity levels.
  • Supported change management efforts during major organizational transformations maintaining a positive employee morale during transitions.
  • Improved employee retention by implementing comprehensive onboarding and orientation programs.
  • Provided guidance to supervisors on effective coaching techniques resulting in better performance outcomes among direct reports.
  • Administered benefits programs efficiently, ensuring employee satisfaction and understanding of available resources.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with external vendors providing services such as background checks or pre-employment drug testing.
  • Coordinated annual review process including setting goals aligned with company objectives while also recognizing individual achievements.
  • Reduced workplace accidents by prioritizing safety training and strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through consistent policy development and enforcement practices.
  • Implemented succession planning initiatives, preparing future leaders for key organizational roles.
  • Enhanced employee engagement with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into workplace issues, maintaining a fair and unbiased approach to problem-solving.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.

HR Coordinator

98 Ventures
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Focuses on UST Select employee group (to include Amazon, Lowe's and GE locations)
  • Fields and tracks general incoming HR calls, mail, and emails to proper channels or resolves minute issues
  • Reports weekly percentages and topics of incoming HR questions
  • HR team uses this to identify common employee/manager concerns to address
  • Maintain all employee files, including, but not limited to, ensuring accurate details of new hires and termination information and proper filing of documents into employee files
  • Respond to unemployment claims and ensure timely filing of appeals
  • Assists/Conducts employment verifications
  • Assists with the processing for terminations - Sends Termination Letters to Employees - Conducts Exit Interviews
  • Assists with onboarding/welcoming of new hires
  • Partners with HR Team members for timely distribution of mail
  • Facilitated the performance review process, ensuring timely feedback and goal-setting for all employees.
  • Maintained accurate employee records in HRIS systems, enabling efficient data retrieval for reporting purposes.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
  • Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork.

Office Coordinator

Paxton Access Inc
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Welcome clients and visitors to the office and assist them as needed
  • Answer phones and route calls to appropriate persons take and deliver phone messages
  • Manage, sort, and dispense incoming mail and faxes prepare outgoing mail, faxes, and packages
  • Maintain staff and company calendars set appointments, meetings, and conference calls reserve conference spaces for meetings notify and remind all parties of upcoming events, lunches, meetings
  • Frequently check office supply stock; reorder supplies when needed track orders and maintain vendor relationships
  • Attend company meetings and take notes, keep minutes, etc.

HR Assistant

Robert Half
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • I9 Verifications
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Management of Craft Line
  • Assisting with Payroll Reconciliation
  • Employee File Maintenance


HR Generalist

DT FOWLER MF
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Preformed all on-boarding
  • I-9 verification (paper copies and E-verify)
  • Created and facilitated initial training for new employees for company standards and policies
  • Preformed enrollment processes for company matched IRA & health benefits
  • Vetted time cards, payroll reporting, pre-tax deductions, and withholdings for accuracy before final payroll submission
  • Calculated quarterly reports, payroll reports, employee vacation time, and employee deductions (benefit deductions, child support, etc)
  • Scrap reporting for external clients (Chrysler, US Ecology) for recycling and environmental compliance
  • Bookkeeping for a subsidiary (JBC Properties LLC), duties include invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and payment processing.

Education

Some College -

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
05.2007

High school diploma -

Brandon High School
Ortonville, MI
05.2006

Skills

  • COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Human Resources
  • Customer service
  • Interviewing
  • Conflict management
  • Analysis skills
  • Leadership
  • Human resources
  • Payroll
  • Account reconciliation
  • Manufacturing
  • Employment & labor law
  • Research
  • Accounts receivable
  • ADP
  • HR sourcing
  • Regulatory reporting
  • ATS
  • Microsoft Office
  • HRIS
  • Communication skills
  • Performance management
  • Workday
  • Project management
  • Employee retention
  • Social media management
  • FMLA
  • Negotiation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Financial acumen
  • Bamboo
  • Recruitment Metrics Analysis
  • Diversity Hiring
  • Job Posting Optimization
  • Candidate assessment
  • Onboarding Coordination
  • Recruitment Event Planning
  • Recruitment Marketing

Certification

  • Human Resource Generalist Certificate, 12/01/22, Present
  • Driver's License

Assessments

  • Analyzing data, Proficient, 01/01/20, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/b5f2ea6114c288919ab56da3533280a8eed53dc074545cb7
  • Recruiting, Proficient, 02/01/24, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/be19b017099ecb0282138f8a3f24378feed53dc074545cb7
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, 03/01/24, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/c2eff8562b99753e644f72750573d2fceed53dc074545cb7
  • Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 01/01/24, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/31d71a880235a0bf68cf810ac79fff02eed53dc074545cb7

Personal Information

Title: Recruiter

Timeline

Corporate Recruiter

Clayens, NP (formerly Parkway Products)
03.2022 - 05.2024

Plant HR Manager

Clayens, NP (formerly Parkway Products)
03.2021 - 01.2022

HR Coordinator

98 Ventures
07.2020 - 03.2021

Office Coordinator

Paxton Access Inc
03.2020 - 07.2020

HR Assistant

Robert Half
01.2019 - 01.2020

HR Generalist

DT FOWLER MF
01.2016 - 01.2019

Some College -

Oakland Community College

High school diploma -

Brandon High School

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