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Joshlynn Barfels

Battle Creek,MI

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Peak Automotive
10.2021 - 07.2024
  • Calculated and processed payroll for 130+ employees
  • Oversaw vacation policies in conjunction with various insurance and retirement plans.
  • Maintained compliance with all applicable employment laws at various levels.
  • Processed and managed workers' compensation claims.
  • Managed HRIS system to ensure accurate employee information documentation.
  • Created accurate reports meeting procedural compliance requirements.
  • Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment.
  • Handled compliance issues related to FMLA, ADA, and FAMLI.
  • Oversaw the work and development of the HR Generalist.
  • Managed employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Contributed to crafting performance management systems encompassing goal setting and performance reviews.
  • Ensured effective outcomes for employee relations concerns through thorough interviews.
  • Conducted comprehensive HR audits to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating risk of legal issues.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.

Payroll Admin/HR

Pollard Jeep of Boulder
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Processed payroll accurately for entire workforce.
  • Engaged with the Controller to develop expertise in dealership financial operations.
  • Managed employee benefit programs.
  • Ensured timely handling of payments, invoices, and related documentation.
  • Facilitated month-end close activities like preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

Human Resources Generalist

Medved Autoplex
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • Facilitated interactions for staff group comprising more than 300 members.
  • Conducted background checks, reference checks and employment verification
  • Oversaw benefit programs related to 401(k), FMLA and workers' compensation.
  • Investigated employee complaints or grievances related to workplace issues or violations of policy
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor
  • Provided guidance on labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local rules
  • Coordinated employee benefits including health insurance plans, 401k savings plan, vacation and sick leave policies, and other programs
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
  • Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
  • Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.

Education

Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Colorado
05.2014

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • HRIS Technologies
  • Time Management
  • Employment Law
  • Problem Solving
  • Paylocity
  • ADP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • Communication
  • Administrative Support
  • Payroll Administration
  • Compliance
  • Recruiting
  • Benefits Administration
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Peak Automotive
10.2021 - 07.2024

Payroll Admin/HR

Pollard Jeep of Boulder
07.2021 - 10.2021

Human Resources Generalist

Medved Autoplex
10.2018 - 06.2021

Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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