Gail Touhey
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Human resources professional with expertise in corporate onboarding and full-cycle HR operations. Proven track record in developing effective new hire orientation programs, managing employee benefits, and resolving employee relations issues. Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance during audits and open enrollment periods.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC
Phoenix, Maryland
11.2019 - Current
- Cultivate a positive workplace atmosphere through effective employee relations management.
- Ensure consistent compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Maintain employee records in alignment with legal requirements and company standards.
- Create job postings, track applicants, and manage applicant database.
- Create and conduct new hire orientation to facilitate smooth onboarding processes.
- Manage employee benefits and coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
- Oversee daily HR operations, including policy implementation, pay, benefits, and timekeeping.
Human Resources Manager
Forbes, Inc.
New York, NY
10.1997 - 06.2000
- Supported senior managers in recruitment, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Administered and maintained employee benefits, ensuring compliance with regulations and addressing employee needs.
- Researched, implemented, and maintained the first HRMS system, centralizing employee information for HR and executives, enhancing data accessibility.
- Conducted all new hire orientations and exit interviews to facilitate smooth transitions.
Human Resources Consultant
American Express
London, England
09.1993 - 10.1995
- Coordinated acquisitions process, supporting seamless transitions for new employees. Trained managers on company policies and procedures to enhance onboarding efficiency.
- Managed new hire paperwork and orientation, enhancing integration process.
- Performed job description reviews of job descriptions to align roles with organizational standards.
Human Resources Specialist
American Express Publishing
New York, New York
02.1989 - 02.1993
- Facilitated orientations for new hires and benefits programs, ensuring smooth onboarding experience.
- Administered benefits programs, managing enrollments and open enrollment processes.
- Assisted senior manager with recruitment and performance appraisal processes, enhancing team alignment.
- Managed HRMS system, ensuring accuracy of employee data for effective HR decision-making.
- Supported transition of magazine acquisitions by coordinating activities between teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
State University of New York, College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05-1987
Skills
- HRIS management
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- HR policies and procedures
- New employee orientation
- Employee relations
- Employee support
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC
11.2019 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Forbes, Inc.
10.1997 - 06.2000
Human Resources Consultant
American Express
09.1993 - 10.1995
Human Resources Specialist
American Express Publishing
02.1989 - 02.1993
Bachelor of Arts - English
State University of New York, College At Oswego