Kwanita Smith
Dallas,Tx
Summary
Dedicated Human Resource specialist 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. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Southern Glaziers Wine & Spirits
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Experience with benefits, Workman’s compensation regulations, HR Reporting
- Responsible for completion of claim investigation (interview manager/supervisor, injured employee, witnesses, and collection of medical reports related to the injury).
- Determine compensability of a work comp claim by applying the law to facts.
- Responsible for calculation and timely payment of all benefits: wage loss benefits, medical benefits, and any other expenses related to an employee injury.
- Communication with Employee Occupational Health Services, medical provider, injured employee, and manager to ensure all parties have appropriate information and share the same goals in managing the injured employee.
Human Resources Coordinator
Baylor Scott & white
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Reached out to qualified referral candidates to obtain applications.
- Scheduled and conducted several interviews each week.
- Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.
- Onboarding job duties
Onboarding Coordinator
Texas Presbyterian Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Manage employee files and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all data
- Manage interview scheduling and logistics, virtual calls, and calendar invites, including candidate evaluation
- Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information
- Reduced expenses by 15% by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance
- Developed and updated onboarding materials, keeping pace with changes to marketplace and company.
Senior Leader
JP Morgan Chase
04.2001 - 02.2012
- Trained and supervised new and fellow employees on best practices and accurate document preparation and scanning
- Developed strategy that team members could use to better reach a project's goal that contributed to increase metrics by 20%
- Created and distributed reports to update team progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2022
Certification - Medical Records
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- HRIS Applications
- Workday
- SAP
- ADA
- Payroll Completion
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Wages and Salary
- Risk Management
- Compensation and Benefits
- Talent Acquisition
- HR Information Systems
- Eligibility Determinations
- Benefits Package Preparation
Affiliations
- Member of The National Leadership and Success Assoc. membership based on outstanding academic performance, GPA
- Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars Honors Society Chapter based on outstanding academic performance, GPA
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Southern Glaziers Wine & Spirits
06.2019 - 10.2023
Human Resources Coordinator
Baylor Scott & white
05.2016 - 06.2019
Onboarding Coordinator
Texas Presbyterian Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2016
Senior Leader
JP Morgan Chase
04.2001 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
Certification - Medical Records
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
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