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Elizabeth Waldsachs

Human Resource Generalist
Plano,TX

Summary

Resourceful HR team collaborator with in-depth knowledge of Benefits Operations. Highly experienced in information technology, systems and program management. Works well independently or in team environments. Outstanding analysis skills. Personable HR Analyst with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives. Strong analytical skills and committed to implementing HR policies and procedures. Successful human resource candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations. Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Benefits Analyst

Toyota Motor North America
Plano, TX
03.2020 - Current
  • Implemented 15 process improvements to cut cost and improve relationships with benefit vendors.
  • Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges for active team members and retirees.
  • Helped solve diverse program problems with in-depth analysis.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings, and recommending changes. This created working groups with vendors for resolve multiple team member issues.

Human Resources Specialist

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
San Antonio, TX
08.2008 - 02.2010
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment for 3,000 team members
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.

Human Resources Generalist

Aerotek, Toyota Campus
San Antonio, TX
11.2006 - 08.2008
  • Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
  • Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Implemented company's first sourcing tracking system.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Built comprehensive employee recruiting strategy.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Provided advice to leadership on implementation of HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining and union agreements and business rollouts.
  • Guided leaders and employees as subject matter expert in areas of employee classification and compensation studies, talent management and training.
  • Verified that vendors received timely enrollment information, changes and terminations.
  • Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations, succession planning and reporting systems.
  • Coached and educated management throughout organization on appropriate guidelines for maintaining legally-compliant workplace.
  • Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
  • Managed change through open communication for addressing employee concerns, allowing for different opinions and publicizing new strategies.
  • Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for 1200 new hires.
  • Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
  • Executed redesign of organizational structures to enhance team and leadership effectiveness through operational analysis, needs assessments and process mapping.
  • Improved quality of hiring decisions by working with hiring managers on new comprehensive employment selection processes.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.

Education

No Degree - Human Resources Development

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
05.1988

Skills

  • HRIS Applications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Benefits Administration
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Complaint Response
  • HRIS Evaluation
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • Affirmative Action Guidelines
  • Training Development and Execution
  • Remote Conferencing and Communication
  • In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Virtual Benefits Fair.
  • Supervised team of 3 staff members to create and launch in person Benefits Fair for 16 affiliates.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved Benefits Fair which could not be in person due to the pandemic led to Toyota first Virtual Benefits Fair 2020 for 44,000 team members and dependents to log into.

Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Christopher Columbus Italian Society

Timeline

Human Resources Benefits Analyst

Toyota Motor North America
03.2020 - Current

Human Resources Specialist

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
08.2008 - 02.2010

Human Resources Generalist

Aerotek, Toyota Campus
11.2006 - 08.2008

No Degree - Human Resources Development

San Antonio College
Elizabeth WaldsachsHuman Resource Generalist