Hunter H. Hale
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Meticulously detailed human resources employee bringing experience promoting an open-door environment conducive to superior team morale and performance. Expertise in training, orientation, compliance, recruiting, and on-boarding. Highly skilled in regulatory compliance, benefits administration and operational planning and committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in employee relations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Kelly’s Irish Times
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Human Resources Specialist
ITSC Secure Solutions
12.2020 - Current
- Ensures the company follows all local, state, and federal regulations and lead the filings for the EEO-1 and the VETS 4212 audits
- Leads in employee relations and the special programs, not limited to employee/manager complaints, external employment programs, and internal employee programs
- Assists in the recruiting process including posting jobs, advertisement processes and creating letters of intent, contingent and final offer letters
- Endures job posts meet local, state, and federal gov’t regulations
- Sourced for candidates on LinkedIn and Indeed as well as made interest calls to candidates for company openings
- Maintain and keep the Employee Handbook up-to-date as company policies and procedures change
- Collaborates with the HR team during benefits open enrollment (i.e
- HRIS benefit setup, attending broker meetings, benefit plan decisions and finalizations, and employee meetings.)
- In-depth knowledge of HRIS system, running company reports and quality assurance
- Planned and organized Benefit Information Sessions
Assistant General Manager/Bartender
Union Pub
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Supervised and effectively managed our staff on busy weekends with a full capacity restaurant/bar
- Worked with the general manager to create a cohesive working environment, as well as team collaboration that created long-term business success
- Input and efficiently used our accounting system to enter day's and week's sales to accurately report day-to-day income of the company
- Collaborated with alumni groups to provide an optimal experience, food, and drink specials to all incoming customers, whether local or visiting
- Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives to comply with restaurant protocols
Human Resources Generalist
Transdev
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Expert on FMLA regarding all updated laws and regulations, making sure that all employees are up-to-date on their medical documentation during their leave and ensuring safe back to work practices when released back to work
- Handled all Unemployment Insurance claims, including filing on behalf of the company and attending all Unemployment hearings
- Conducted interviews with applicants, explaining benefits process and which programs were available
- Ensured that all new employees were onboarded successfully into our HR system
- Conducted new hire training to explain policies, procedures, and requirements of the position
Unemployment Claims Specialist II
ADP
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Interpreted State Unemployment Claim laws and provided counsel to clients on contestable Unemployment Claims and appeals daily
- Audited termination documents and provided timely responses to state agencies and third party administrator inquiries related to Unemployment Insurance Hearings and Appeals
- Monitored and compared claims activities for clients to identify areas of improvement and non-compliance that impact service and cost effective efforts
- Participated in claims projects that enhance systems, increase efficiency, minimize risk, ensure compliance and improves services; and was also responsible for reimbursable accounts and UI Tax Credit Programs
Human Resources Manager
Al J. Schneider Company/Embassy Suites
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Maintained all Human Resources and Employee Regulations, to make sure the property remained compliant
- Instructed staff and management in all interpretations of HR policies and procedures
- Conducted all training for property and became a Hilton certified trainer
- Participated in all Unemployment, EEO, Workers' Compensation, and ADA hearings
- Kept positive employee relations, which included coaching, counseling, and discipline
- Managed all personnel files, resumes, applications and the HR budget for the year
- Ran the day-to-day lifecycle of all employees: recruitment, Onboarding, promotions, job/status changes, and terminations
Human Resources Generalist
Al J. Schneider Company/Crowne Plaza
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintained 200+ associates' personnel files, assisted in any general Human Resources inquiries, and trained (orientation)/development of all new associates every two weeks
- Stayed up to date on all state regulations and maintained compliance standards, maintained communication with all associates and coworkers about important information and provided day-to-day administrative support for all associates, applicants, and for the human resources office
- Worked independently on projects, backup support for and day-to-day human resources function
- Competent with all data entry and data tracking, applicant tracking system, background check, and PO system
- Handled FMLA, 8850 Compliance and Non-incident Workers' Compensation
- Solely handled IHG Brand Recognition Program and Employee discounts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2012
Skills
- Customer relations
- HR policies and procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Training development
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Data evaluation
Certification
ABRA - Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration manager’s license
ABRA- Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration solicitor’s license
Timeline
Bartender
Kelly’s Irish Times
10.2021 - 11.2024
Human Resources Specialist
ITSC Secure Solutions
12.2020 - Current
Assistant General Manager/Bartender
Union Pub
11.2016 - 12.2020
Human Resources Generalist
Transdev
05.2016 - 08.2017
Unemployment Claims Specialist II
ADP
02.2016 - 05.2016
Human Resources Manager
Al J. Schneider Company/Embassy Suites
06.2015 - 11.2015
Human Resources Generalist
Al J. Schneider Company/Crowne Plaza
04.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Kentucky
ABRA - Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration manager’s license
ABRA- Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration solicitor’s license
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