Jessica Arul
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources Professional with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Committed to innovative practices that supporting HR leadership and foster genuine team mindsets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Human Resources Specialist
Coquina Care Partners
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored HR team performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and screened HR applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new labor management program.
- Mentored payroll technicians and HR Generalists across the state to build and foster teamwork throughout the various company locations.
Human Resources Generalist
Consulate Health Care
01.2015 - 09.2022
- Sourced, recruited and onboarded all new employees.
- Managed staffing to meet state and company PPD requirements.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 150+ employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
- Planned, budgeted, and scheduled employee engagement functions, team building activities and community involvement projects.
- Facilitated annual open enrollment meeting and registrations.
- Trained and mentored all incoming HR staff within the region.
- Performed HR Generalist functions for facilities without active HR leadership.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires and managed their history on center AHCA roster.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
Human Resources Representative
WonderWorks
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Spearheaded recruiting activities by representing company at job fairs, sour, initiating background checks and conducting orientations.
- Planned and constructed annual charitable giving goals and fundraisers.
- Developed J1 Visa student work and travel program that sourced, interviewed, prepared Visas, organized travel and made housing arrangements for international hospitality and tourism college students.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators.
Training Supervisor
J.C. Penney
11.2005 - 12.2011
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Assisted department managers in developing and implementing strategies to improve department performance and revenue.
- Coordinated open enrollment while providing education and guidance to all eligible employees
- Organized annual employee satisfaction survey and provided analytics to appropriate department heads
- Ensured more than 100 employees are creating a customer-centered environment that fostered relationship to assure future business growth.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Valencia College
Orlando, FLBachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Staff Management
- Management Development
- Customer Service
- Training Development
- Employee Relations
- Training and Mentoring
- Employee Retention
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
Applicant Tracking Systems
- ApplicantPro
- Newton Software
- ICIMS
Hris And Payroll Systems
- PeopleSoft
- Paycor
- PeopleNet
- Lawson
Timeline
Lead Human Resources Specialist
Coquina Care Partners
09.2022 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Consulate Health Care
01.2015 - 09.2022
Human Resources Representative
WonderWorks
01.2013 - 01.2015
Training Supervisor
J.C. Penney
11.2005 - 12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Valencia College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
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