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Jennifer Pico

San Diego,CA

Summary

Reliable Human Resources Generalist with four years of experience overseeing daily activities within HR department. Effectively supported recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration and other human resources functions. Strong knowledge of employment laws and outstanding conflict resolution skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

Confidential Law Firm
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Use Paychex Flex to onboard new employees (enter salary, I9 documents, personal contact information, position, supervisor, location etc.)
  • Process on-boarding of new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
  • Assist employees with benefit enrollments during onboarding by confirming enrollments with the firm’s broker and carrier websites.
  • Confirm 125 imputed earnings and deductions with accounting department.
  • Audit invoices from carriers (UHC, Kaiser, MetLife) for accuracy. Notify payroll of any deduction changes such as a dependent aging out (age 26).
  • Answer questions about benefits during open enrollment period.
  • Track employee’s performance reviews and update salary increases with carrier for group term life insurance policy accuracy.
  • Manage employee information website and firm wide emails.
  • Update employee headcount when employee onboards, takes FMLA or terminates and communicate changes with accounting department.
  • Provide information about leaves of absence and complete necessary forms.
  • File sensitive correspondence in organized personnel files.
  • Recruit and post job ads on Indeed, college career sites and LinkedIn.
  • Write interview questions and conduct phone screenings as needed.
  • Present top applicants to management for final interviews.
  • Assist HR Director in planning company events, scheduling meetings, assigning office space and equipment.
  • Prepare annual reports (i.e., The Census, Discrimination Testing and ESR) for timely submission.

Human Resources Coordinator

Golden View Learning Center
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - 08.2022
  • Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
  • Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
  • Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
  • Answered employee questions during entrance and exit interview processes.
  • Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
  • Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
  • Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
  • Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

Morris Sullivan & Lemkul
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 04.2014
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
  • Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psyhology

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
04.2019

HRM Certification - Human Resources Management

UCSD
San Diego

Skills

  • HRIS Applications Proficient
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Benefits Administrator
  • Leave of Absence Transitions
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • ADP, Paychex Flex, APS, Outlook, Excel
  • Employee Relations

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

Confidential Law Firm
08.2022 - Current

Human Resources Coordinator

Golden View Learning Center
04.2018 - 08.2022

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

Morris Sullivan & Lemkul
01.2006 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psyhology

Point Loma Nazarene University

HRM Certification - Human Resources Management

UCSD
Jennifer Pico