Janiell Tomlinson
Summary
Experienced in leading teams to achieve common goals, excelling in influencing others to work collaboratively. Focused on fostering a positive work environment by enhancing communication and building strong relationships within the organization. Dedicated to improving overall climate and culture to drive success and productivity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Leave Administration Manager
Camden City School District
02.2022 - Current
- Communicate with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules.
- Ensure that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
- Handle the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering required documents, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
- Maintain communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
- Advise managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers’ compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Oversee the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other leave(s).
- Maintain complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
- Preserve confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
- Maintain knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
- Approve timesheets of office staff
- Facilitate interdepartmental communication by organizing regular meetings, fostering collaboration and cohesive decision-making across the organization.
- Supervise a team of administrative professionals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in administration management through continuous learning opportunities, ensuring a competitive edge in service provision.
- Develop effective filing systems that streamlined document retrieval, increasing efficiency within the workplace.
- Ensure compliance with relevant leave laws regulations by developing robust policies procedures governing administrative operations within the company.
- Collaborate with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
- Interview, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Prepare comprehensive reports on departmental performance for senior management, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning efforts.
- Conduct regular audits of internal processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures promptly.
- Streamline office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
Human Resources Confidential Specialist
Hamilton Twp. School District
07.2017 - 12.2022
- Assist Director of HR to identify/interview and recruit high quality candidates
- Verify credentials, Criminal History/Fingerprinting
- Recruit Long Term Sub Replacement Teachers for all leaves and process weekly billing
- Process and compile all FMLA benefits requests, sick/maternity/child rearing leaves
- Travel and attend job fairs for recruiting
- Maintain employee records in Systems 3000 database
- Process Paraprofessional applications monthly for Board Report and maintain Extra Duty Pay/Coaching, Volunteers/Paraprofessionals, Student Teachers, Maternity Leaves
- Issue contracts/letters for appointments, transfers, salary adjustments, and leaves of absence for all certificated and non-certificated staff
- Attend meetings to learn and develop practices to strengthen diversity in the district
- Attend District and Community Relations (DCR) Committee meetings in an effort to hear needs of employees regarding staff retention and other district needs
- Work closely with Payroll to confirm pay statuses
- Collaborate with District Affirmative Action Officer regarding employee complaints/allegations
- Run monthly employee report for Payroll for benefits purposes
- Issue approvals for personal days taken before or after a holiday
- Work with evaluation program for employees, assuring evaluation timelines are met
- Negotiate with suppliers to reduce material costs, improving profit margins.
- Improve team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
HR Generalist
Trenton Board of Education
11.2005 - 06.2016
- Develop and maintain filing system for employees on a leave of absence, resigned, retired, or terminated
- Prepare memoranda’s, reports, letters, take minutes at meetings and other correspondence as directed
- Compile and coordinate classified and certificated agenda items for the bi-weekly Board meetings such as new hires, employee transfers, salary adjustments, and all other employment changes
- Assist in the Provisional Teacher Program and the Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Assign and collect fees associated with mentors
- Prepare reports and other correspondence for the Board of Education Cabinet members
- Assist with the preparation, research, and review material items for collective bargaining units
- Oversee contract distribution to all district union members and prepare all correspondence to union leadership members
- Prepare detailed reports on key HR metrics for senior leadership''s review, facilitating informed decision-making related to human resources operations strategy adjustments.
- Liaison with the Legal Secretary to coordinate collective bargaining contract information
- Maintain all reports, documents, and related materials for district affirmative action activities and coordinates completion and submission of required forms
- Update attendance records for district staff and students
- Create district-wide job posting and prepare screenings packets for interviewees
- Assist the medical benefits department on various projects
- Update the status of district-wide tenured and non-tenured employee evaluations
- Liaison with payroll department to coordinate correct information for new employees
- Handle all correspondence with discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality
- Review and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communications
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Leadership Communications
- Writing for the Workplace
- Strategic Communications
- Professional Practices and Partnerships
- Staff training and development
- Office management
- Employee management
- Human resources management
- Process improvements
- Contract negotiations
- Hiring and training
Certification
- NOTARY PUBLIC– State of NJ Notary Public Commission Certification – 2021-10 - 2026-10
- NJDOE – HR Directors/Certification - 2019 - Licensing Regulations and Procedures
- NJASA – “Don’t Become a Me Too Employer - 2018 - How to properly respond to sexual harassment in the school district
- Frontline – Employer Evaluation Management Certification - 2018
Languages
English
Timeline
HR Leave Administration Manager
Camden City School District
02.2022 - Current
Human Resources Confidential Specialist
Hamilton Twp. School District
07.2017 - 12.2022
HR Generalist
Trenton Board of Education
11.2005 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communications
Rowan University
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