JEWEL HARVEY
Houston,Texas
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented HR Generalist with extensive experience supporting full-cycle Human Resources operations in public agencies, workforce development, and private-sector organizations. Skilled in HRIS management, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations support, and compliance. Recognized for improving processes, delivering accurate HR reporting, and providing exceptional employee support. Adept at coordinating recruitment activities, managing personnel transactions, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and organizational policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR GENERALIST
HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
11.2023 - Current
- Manage full-cycle onboarding including new hire paperwork, payroll setup, benefits coordination, and compliance documentation.
- Administer personnel actions and payroll changes including promotions, transfers, pay adjustments, and terminations.
- Serve as the primary resource for employees regarding HR policies, payroll inquiries, benefits, and workplace concerns.
- Conduct new hire orientation and provide policy and compliance education.
- Support employee relations documentation and prepare reports for HR leadership.
- Conduct exit interviews and finalize offboarding procedures.
- Manage tuition reimbursement, spending accounts, and benefit-related administrative tasks.
- Respond to unemployment claims and provide supporting documentation.
- Ensure accurate HRIS entry, file audits, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Compile and distribute HR metrics including staffing, overtime, and turnover.
- Assist recruiters with interviews, reference checks, and applicant tracking.
- Review HR vendor invoices and support HR events, recognition programs, and process improvements.
HR ASSISTANT / GENERALIST
COGENT STAFFING / HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Processed accounts payable invoices and reconciled expense reports.
- Conducted reference checks and prepared new hire documentation.
- Supported employee events, open enrollment, and training activities.
- Served as first point of contact for HR inquiries.
- Maintained ATS, Kronos entries, and employee documentation.
- Coordinated COBRA compliance and vendor communication.
- Produced monthly HR metrics and leadership reports.
BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER / HR
ANDY FRAIN SERVICES
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted mass interviews and managed onboarding for high-volume hiring.
- Processed background checks, paychecks, and payroll reconciliations.
- Prepared leadership reports and managed client interactions.
- Responded to unemployment claims and maintained HR documentation.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / HR ASSISTANT / PROGRAM ASSISTANT
RESCARE / EQUUS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed HRIS updates, personnel action forms, and employee file compliance.
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, and offer letter preparation.
- Assisted with payroll, benefits inquiries, and compliance documentation.
- Prepared Board reports, training logs, and certification tracking.
- Coordinated travel, company events, and executive support tasks.
Education
BS - Business with HR Certificate
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - undefined
Houston Community College
Diploma - undefined
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
CCNA Certification - undefined
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Houston Community College
01.2017
Skills
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- HRIS Administration (Kronos, and ADP internal systems)
- Payroll Processing & Adjustments
- Benefits Administration & COBRA Compliance
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- HR Reporting & Metrics
- Performance & Compensation Support
- Compliance (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEOC)
- Policy Interpretation & Employee Guidance
- File Management & Audits
- Training Coordination
- Process Improvement
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Compliance
- Excel
- MS Office
- Reporting
- Documentation
- I-9/E-Verify
- COBRA
- FMLA
- FLSA
Certification
CCNA-
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Accounts Payable Analyst – Staffing Firms (2000–2008)
- Office Manager / Payroll – Various Companies
Timeline
HR GENERALIST
HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
11.2023 - Current
HR ASSISTANT / GENERALIST
COGENT STAFFING / HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
11.2022 - 11.2023
BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER / HR
ANDY FRAIN SERVICES
04.2022 - 09.2022
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / HR ASSISTANT / PROGRAM ASSISTANT
RESCARE / EQUUS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
06.2019 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - undefined
Houston Community College
Diploma - undefined
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
CCNA Certification - undefined
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Houston Community College
BS - Business with HR Certificate
University of Phoenix