Lari Alford
Bonne Terre,MO
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Generalist with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in employee relations, workforce planning, and HR policy development. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth HR operations and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
Agilix Solutions
Maryland Heights, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Working on implementing a streamline First Day Orientation process to expand across 13 facilities, including creating a "swag bag", working with marketing to create a welcome message from the CEO, and welcome emails with details pertaining to their start date
- Worked closely with our TA team member to be a back up to that position as needed
- This includes working with managers to update job description, intake meetings, job postings, and phone screens
- Actively participated in recruitment drives and job fairs representing company's values and vision while attracting qualified candidates
- Handling all workers compensation cases
- Improved organizational culture and morale through implementation of employee engagement initiatives
- Served as liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust
Human Resource Generalist
Weir Minerals
St Louis, MO
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed multiple open job requisitions, talent acquisition process, resulting in improved candidate quality and faster time-to-fill ratios
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies
- Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through development of standard operating procedures
- Improved organizational culture and morale through implementation of employee engagement initiatives
- Served as liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust
- Actively participated in recruitment drives and job fairs representing company's values and vision while attracting qualified candidates
Benefits & Compensation Administrator
Essex Industries
St Louis, MO
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved employee satisfaction by developing and implementing comprehensive benefits packages tailored to individual needs
- Streamlined benefits enrollment process for new hires, ensuring timely access to coverage and reducing administrative workload
- Developed effective communication materials to educate employees on their benefit options, fostering informed decision making
- Managed annual open enrollment periods with minimal disruption to staff, ensuring seamless transitions between benefit plan years
- Collaborated with HR team members to integrate wellness initiatives into existing benefit offerings, promoting healthy work-life balance for employees
Human Resource Generalist
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
Ste. Genevieve
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through development of standard operating procedures for 450 employees
- Optimized compensation structures to ensure market competitiveness, attracting top talent to the organization
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits
Human Resources Specialist
Weir Minerals
St. Louis
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures
- Reduced turnover rates by conducting thorough exit interviews and addressing employees" concerns
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping
- Streamlined recruitment processes, expediting th hiring of qualified candidates
- Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MOSkills
- Strategic Policy Deployment
- Workers’ Compensation Management
- Cultural Competency
- Candidate Sourcing
- Workday Expert
- ADP Workforce Management
- HRIS Management
- Advanced Problem-Solving
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Employee Feedback Analysis
- Occupational safety
- Workplace Compliance Management
- Union Engagement Skills
Certification
SHRM-CP, Society of Human Resource
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist
Agilix Solutions
08.2024 - Current
Human Resource Generalist
Weir Minerals
01.2023 - 06.2024
Benefits & Compensation Administrator
Essex Industries
11.2022 - 02.2023
Human Resource Generalist
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 11.2022
Human Resources Specialist
Weir Minerals
01.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Mineral Area College
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