Jaelynn Hopgood
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Dedicated HR 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Armstrong Teasdale
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Provide support to 750+ employees firm-wide
- Conduct employee relations investigations
- Conduct stay and exit interviews
- Help balance staff/attorney advocacy with strategic business priorities
- Participate and lead aspects of change initiatives
- Facilitate, Coordinate and manager New Hire Orientation for incoming staff and attorneys across all national office locations
- Monitor and revise programs and information to ensure alignment with mission, values, strategic goals and the needs of new hires based on feedback and continuous improvement efforts
- Manage Affirmative Action reports firm-wide
- Facilitate mid-year check-ins for all employees
- Facilitate end of year performance reviews for all employees
Human Resources Specialist
Bjc Heathcare
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Investigated employee relations issues such as grievances at work, allegations of harassment, etc.
- Oversaw compliance reports for performance reviews, mandatory courses and flu shot vaccinations that are required annually for 4000 employees
- Pulled compensation reports for leaders of their direct reports
- Managed employee records (Onboarding documents, I9s, salary increases etc.) filed in our secure program
- Updated employee records for hires, promotions, and terminations
- Facilitated New Employee Orientation
- Resource for explaining company policies/procedures
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Bjc Heathcare
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Partnered with hiring managers to recruit for key talent for a variety of positions; medical and non-medical
- Supported 6 Talent Acquisition Specialists by scheduling interviews, conducting phone interviews and obtain candidates’ references which included recruitment for positions of Directors and above
- Provided travel management (flights, hotels & car rentals) for candidates traveling for interviews as well as setting up reimbursements when necessary
- Sole management of relocation program across the organization - Partnered with vendors in coordinating employee housing, transfer of personal items and compile, organize, submit, and track employee relocation expenses, invoices, and bonuses
Onboarding Coordinator
Bjc Heathcare
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
- Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
- Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
- Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information.
- Supported BJC HealthCare system wide employee hiring efforts by qualifying future employees through hiring processes and utilizing PeopleSoft
- Supported Talent Acquisition by launching background checks and performing follow-up with background check vendor, occupational health teams, recruiters, future employees, and other partners as needed to prepare new employees for hire
- Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation and enforcing adherence to requirements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MOSkills
Key Performance Highlights:
- Created effective Diversity and Inclusion Program (s); distributed company wide; increased morale/inclusion
- Collaborated with the HRBPs on Health Fair; increased participation by offering prizes and free screens
- Help increased morale by incorporating employee appreciate days, health fairs, lunch and learns
- Helped streamline the on-boarding process by developing documentation/access checklist
- Helped decrease company's liability by creating an effective Manager documentation process
Human Resource Skills/Competencies:
- Interpersonal Skills: I am professional, yet approachable
- Emotional Intelligence: I can effectively identify and respond to emotions
- Confidentiality: One of my most important HR skills
- Active Listening: as HR professionals, we are the “ears” of the organization, hearing employee’s questions and concerns is vital in order to solicit appropriate feedback
Software/Programs:
- Microsoft Office: Proficient in Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook
- Other Software Experience: People Soft, Skill Survey, Smartsheet, Docsvault, Filesite, UKG (UltiPro)
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Armstrong Teasdale
09.2021 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Bjc Heathcare
04.2019 - 09.2021
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Bjc Heathcare
04.2017 - 04.2019
Onboarding Coordinator
Bjc Heathcare
06.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Louis University
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