Elizabeth Buchanan
Groves,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Human Resources Professional who is committed to implementing HR policies and procedures while pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Hotard Shuttle
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, expediting the hiring of qualified candidates.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruitment agencies to expand candidate pools for hard-to-fill positions, ultimately leading to successful hires.
- Analyzed job roles and responsibilities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee capabilities.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to share innovative ideas for organizational growth.
- Boosted employee retention rates, offering competitive benefits and fostering supportive work environment.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Human Resources Manager
Riceland Healthcare
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Processed payroll for 4 different entities.
- Drafted all professional communications from the Human Resources department.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Coordinated and successfully underwent implementation of a new payroll system.
- Experience with Paycom and ADP.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to assess reasons and make recommendations for improvement.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
- Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals.
- Checked references for potential candidates.
- Created job descriptions on boards for vacant jobs.
- Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Legal Assistant
Orgain, Bell, & Tucker
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Purchasing Assistant
Gulfcon, Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Occasional inventory of warehouse.
- Creating weekly reports on purchase order statuses to present to the purchasing team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2016
High School Diploma -
Port Neches-Groves High School
Port Neches, TX05.2009
Skills
- Human Resources Operations
- Recruitment
- Applicant Screening
- Job Applicant Interviews
- Employee Onboarding
- Staff Training
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Assessing Performance
- Personnel Records Maintenance
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent Management
- Managing Employee Relations
- Team Player
- Hiring and Retention
- Administrative Support
- Termination Procedures/Disciplinary Actions
- Retirement and Benefits Planning
- Specialized HR Projects
- HR policies and procedures
- Diversity and inclusion
- Pre-employment screening
- Confidential document control
- Exit interviews
Certification
- In process of completing SHRM-CP Certification
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Hotard Shuttle
10.2024 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Riceland Healthcare
06.2021 - 10.2024
Legal Assistant
Orgain, Bell, & Tucker
12.2020 - 05.2021
Purchasing Assistant
Gulfcon, Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Port Neches-Groves High School
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