Latasha Oliver
Alameda,CA
Summary
Human resources specialist with a strong track record in coordinating onboarding and managing HRIS workflows. Skilled in resolving administrative issues and streamlining processes, ensuring timely support for employee needs and compliance with organizational standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Service Center Assistant III
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined process workflows and resolved issues for talent acquisition, compensation, payroll, benefits, IDAM, Access/Badge Office, UCPath, and HRIS, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implement seamless integration of new employees by managing the I-9 process, conducting efficient orientation sessions, and optimizing onboarding procedures
- Prepared and processed UCPath (HRIS) transactions and service requests for represented and non-represented employee actions across 4 divisions and one area, ensuring data integrity.
- Oversaw probationary review process from start to finish, ensuring all steps were completed accurately and timely.
- Collaborate with HR Shared Services colleagues to modify procedures and/or administrative processes and documents to meet new, existing, and/or evolving operational workflow needs
- Collaborated with HR Shared Services colleagues and stakeholders to enhance customer service delivery across IDAM, Site Access/Badge Office, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, FVA, and UCPath.
- Reviewed and researched pending administrative items to facilitate timely resolutions, optimizing workflow effectiveness.
- Prepare, submit and review HR documents for H1B visa applications to include position descriptions, job levelers, salary ranges, etc.
- Research and apply relevant policies, procedures, state and federal employment laws
- Handled employee inquiries promptly through Askus system to ensure timely responses.
- Assisted in recruitment by posting affiliate positions on various platforms.
- Utilize collective bargaining agreements to reference, review, and apply towards union employee related questions or transactions
Human Resources Assistant III
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Processed complex personnel actions, including reclassifications and equity increases for four divisions and one area.
- Facilitated recruitment process by managing job postings on Academic Jobs Online (AJO).
- Prepared H1B visa applications, ensuring accurate position descriptions, job levelers, and salary ranges for compliance
- Reviewed requests for accuracy, communicating corrective actions to ensure compliance and alignment with HR policies
- Managed process workflows, resolving issues with HR Shared Services, Talent Acquisition, payroll, benefits, and HRIS to enhance operational efficiency
- Initiated the data entry process for the annual salary administration in legacy HRIS for the non-represented population of 3 scientific divisions with accuracy and integrity, and submitted data upon completion
- Maintained probationary review tracking sheet and coordinated completion of review forms to facilitate timely evaluations
- Coordinated Rehire Retiree appointments to ensure accurate processing and compliance with HR policies. and generated limited hours reports
- Utilized Smartsheet and Google Sheets to monitor and track requests
- Planned and prioritized projects with competing deadlines
- Resolved complex administrative issues
- Generated correspondence, including letters and routine/informational emails, to facilitate effective communication
- Served as subject matter expert for Academic Jobs Online (AJO) platform.
Human Resources Coordinator - Contract
Reading Partners
Oakland, CA
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Coordinated end-to-end onboarding process for staff, facilitating smooth transition from offer letter to first day of work and ensuring timely completion of all documentation
- Managed HR offboarding paperwork and processes for all departing staff, facilitating smooth transitions and minimizing disruption
- Processed complex personnel actions such as reclassifications and equity increases
- Upheld 100% accuracy and compliance with grant and legal requirements for background checks, personnel files, and HRIS to support organizational integrity
- Monitored and maintained staff training platform for up-to-date and compliant certifications
- Resolved workers comp claims and addressed employee inquiries to enhance responsiveness of HR services
- Continuously enhanced knowledge of HR best practices by actively participating in online research, webinars, and other professional development exercises
- Participated in national office culture initiatives as a representative of the HR team
- Contributed to quarterly Reading Partners' tutoring program, promoting community engagement and employee involvement
Human Resource Specialist
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Onboarded new employees by processing I-9s, scheduling background checks and benefits orientations, assigning training, and following up on employee progress to ensure smooth integration into the company.
- Prepared job requisitions, job postings, recruitment information and posted jobs for hiring
- Facilitated employee communication by addressing issues and inquiries through phone, in person, and email.
- Recorded employee information in HRIS, including personal data, compensation, benefits, attendance, performance reviews, evaluations, and termination details.
- Updated HRIS employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information to payroll and other uses
- Enhanced Paycom HRIS functionality for onboarding and job requisitions to streamline workflows.
- Troubleshot and provided technical support for employees using HRM systems
- Examined employee files to answer inquiries and provided information to authorized persons
- Managed daily HR operations and tasks to support department objectives and enhance overall team efficiency.
Education
Master's of Science - Human Resource Management
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA04-2020
Bachelors of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2009
Skills
- UCPath and Taleo
- Smartsheet and Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office 365
- Cobalt (Visa processing)
- PeopleSoft
- Confidential information handling
- Database management systems
- Advanced MS Office knowledge
- Time management skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Volunteer Experience
Vice President, Kiddie Kampus Cooperative Preschool, Alameda, CA, 07/01/22, 05/31/23
Timeline
Human Resources Service Center Assistant III
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
01.2024 - Current
Human Resources Assistant III
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
10.2020 - 12.2023
Human Resources Coordinator - Contract
Reading Partners
04.2020 - 10.2020
Human Resource Specialist
Golden Gate University
08.2019 - 04.2020
Master's of Science - Human Resource Management
Golden Gate University
Bachelors of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University