Gabriella Montecchiari
Coconut Creek,
Summary
Human Resources professional specializing in leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leave programs. Skilled in improving HR processes, enhancing communication, and supporting organizational effectiveness through structured, reliable systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst, Leave Administration
Spirit Airlines
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Managed company-wide leave, disability, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation programs for 13,000+ employee workforce across five labor unions in a safety-sensitive airline environment.
- Oversaw over 2,000 active claims at any given time and managed four vendors (Sedgwick, Unum, ESIS, and Concentra), serving as primary escalation point for Legal and HRBPs on complex and litigated cases.
- Ensured compliance with federal legislation (FMLA and ADA) and company policies, reducing risk and maintaining audit readiness.
- Analyzed program data to improve performance metrics; developed cross-functional reports that streamlined communication, enhanced interdepartmental operations, and resolved organizational inefficiencies.
- Spearheaded new communications educating key stakeholders of the leave process and benefits program.
- Supported management with sensitive matters including involuntary separation.
Human Resources Generalist
ReachLink
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Analyzed company metrics to identify hiring needs and led recruitment initiatives.
- Developed and facilitated virtual new hire orientations, provided onboarding for over 100 clinicians nationwide.
- Assisted in creating and implementing company policies, standard operating procedures, and employee handbook.
- Served as the primary HR contact for clinical and non-clinical staff, providing timely and professional support.
HR Operations & Project Intern
ReachLink
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided administrative and operational support to the HR Manager in a fast-paced, remote startup environment.
- Designed and implemented systems to organize and maintain employee records and confidential documentation.
- Managed the credentialing and re-credentialing process for all healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Problem-solving
- Project Management Tools
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual (English and Portuguese)
Timeline
Analyst, Leave Administration
Spirit Airlines
08.2022 - 05.2026
Human Resources Generalist
ReachLink
03.2021 - 08.2022
HR Operations & Project Intern
ReachLink
08.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University