Jessica Rea
Human Resources Associate
Midway,GA
Summary
Responsible HR professional with 4.5+ years of extensive HR experience with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Highly skilled in reviewing policies and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with industry best practices. Well-versed in processing hiring and exit paperwork, new employee orientation, benefits, class and compensation, employee relations, and payroll. Accustomed to working in fast-paced business environments and performing well independently or in a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Associate
Georgia Southern University(Prior Armstrong State)
Savannah , MI
02.2018 - Current
- Lead on campus communication team for institutional merger from Armstrong State University into Georgia Southern University.
- Maintain database and software systems by updating and entering data regarding compensation and classification.
- Collect employment information to continually keep compensation, classification, titles and other records updated.
- Analyze job descriptions, evaluations and classifications.
- Conduct salary and labor market research to define benchmarks.
- Provided onboarding seminars and conducted group and individual training sessions.
- Manage documentation process for full-time and part-time positions, including I-9 documentation, E-Verify submission, and policy and procedure acknowledgments.
- Assist in creation of new hire information packages.
- Maintain employee personnel files.
- Provide support with performance management process, including annual performance reviews, talent reviews, compensation planning.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Perform online transaction processing including hiring, salary adjustments, position changes, and terminations within OneUSG Connect.
- Perform all exit meetings and complete all necessary exit documentation for exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Administer follow-up or troubleshoot any issues employee may be having with recording time or payroll issues in OneUSG Connect.
- Assist managers and/or supervisors with creating performance improvement plans.
- Assist routinely with highly sensitive or confidential matters, while maintaining discretion as appropriate.
- Complete all assigned data entry and tasks within required timeframes while maintaining high-level of quality.
Human Resources Specialist
Armstrong State University
Savannah , Georgia
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintain database and software systems by updating and entering data regarding compensation and classification.
- Collect employment information to continually keep compensation, classification, titles and other records updated.
- Analyze job descriptions, evaluations and classifications.
- Conduct salary and labor market research to define benchmarks.
- Provided onboarding seminars and conducted group and individual training sessions.
- Manage documentation process for full-time and part-time positions, including I-9 documentation, E-Verify submission, and policy and procedure acknowledgments.
- Assist in creation of new hire information packages.
- Coordinated drug screens and other required testing needed for hiring.
- Maintain employee personnel files.
- Provide support with performance management process, including annual performance reviews, talent reviews, compensation planning.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Perform online transaction processing including hiring, salary adjustments, position changes, and terminations within ADP & OneUSG Connect.
- Perform all exit meetings and complete all necessary exit documentation for exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Administer follow-up or troubleshoot any issues employee may be having with recording time or payroll issues in ADP & OneUSG Connect.
- Performed investigations into policy violations and reports on findings.
- Assist managers and/or supervisors with creating performance improvement plans.
- Assist routinely with highly sensitive or confidential matters, while maintaining discretion as appropriate.
- Complete all assigned data entry and tasks within required timeframes while maintaining high-level of quality.
- Served on Title IX board.
- Served on Biennial Review committee for Armstrong State University.
Interior Design Assistant
Signature Interiors & Design
Atlanta , Georgia
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Collaborated with vendors ensuring style consistency and marketing materials.
- Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets.
- Ensured personal safety through proper use of tools, protective equipment, and ventilation.
- Planned, organized, and scheduled work.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships.
- Photographed progress and finished projects.
- Kept team on task to complete orders according to deadlines.
- Consulted with clients for architectural preference to meet design goals.
- Developed space planning concepts and selection of color palettes and material presentations.
- Assisted with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings, and decorative items.
- Visited 10 job sites per year to take notes and record space measurements for furniture and install
Assistant Construction Supervisor
Great Southern, LLC
Valdosta , Georgia
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Implemented emergency programs to eliminate obstacles to success.
- Assessed personnel activities to ensure quality standards were being met.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective, and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress.
- Led safety training and daily meetings to update teams and reduce hazards.
- Supervised job site employees and subcontractors across trades to ensure optimal productivity.
- Performed walk throughs, created punch list items, and performed final walk through inspections.
- Attended 5 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA 06.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
Wages and salary
undefinedTimeline
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Reinhardt University
06.2019 - 06.2021
Human Resources Associate
Georgia Southern University(Prior Armstrong State)
02.2018 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Armstrong State University
08.2016 - 01.2018
Interior Design Assistant
Signature Interiors & Design
10.2014 - 10.2015
Assistant Construction Supervisor
Great Southern, LLC
02.2012 - 10.2014
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