JOY RATIGAN
Kent,WA
Summary
Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRAINING AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Vine Maple Place
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth
- I am responsible for overseeing the administration of complicated benefits packages, ensuring that the enrollment process was error-free and claims were processed in a timely manner for the students
- Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes
SENIOR RECRUITER/HR GENERALIST
Peltram Plumbing
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
NATIONAL RECRUITING MANAGER
Harlow's School Bus Service
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience
- Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates
- Customized wording of job profiles, social media techniques and website subscriptions
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
RECRUITING MANAGER/HR GENERALIST
Staffmark
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Managed applicant tracking systems to keep recruitment processes organized
- Sourced candidates to identify and attract potential candidates for open positions
- Negotiated job offers to attract top talent and keep organization competitive in job market
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
Education
AA Degree -
Green River Community College
06.1998
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian
06.1995
Skills
- Recruitment Strategies
- Equal Employment Laws
- Community Engagement
- Policy Enforcement
- Labor Relations
- Benefits Administration
- Leadership Development
- Legal Compliance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Compensation and benefits
Certification
CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED - PUGET SOUND FIRE 2024
Additional Information
PUGET SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY COMMISIONER - DISTRICT #37 - JANUARY 2024
Puget Sound Fire is a regional, full-service fire department with a mission to provide effective and sustainable services that meet the needs of a changing community with the resources entrusted to us. We do this through integrity, innovation, inclusion, and service.
Timeline
TRAINING AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Vine Maple Place
03.2023 - Current
SENIOR RECRUITER/HR GENERALIST
Peltram Plumbing
10.2021 - 02.2023
NATIONAL RECRUITING MANAGER
Harlow's School Bus Service
06.2017 - 09.2021
RECRUITING MANAGER/HR GENERALIST
Staffmark
02.2013 - 05.2017
AA Degree -
Green River Community College
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian