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Laura Crabtree

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in HR and Payroll. Expertise in labor law compliance across multiple states and recruiting top talent. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction, poised to deliver significant value to a company seeking a dedicated Human Resources Professional.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Generalist

BluRoc, LLC
Northampton
01.2025 - Current
  • Provides expertise and support on a wide range of HR related matters.
  • Optimize HR functions and improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws across multiple states.
  • Administered benefits programs and addressed employee inquiries effectively.
  • Led onboarding processes for new hires to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Assisted with the development of organizational policies and procedures related to human resources activities.
  • Provided advice and counsel to leadership team members on a variety of personnel-related issues such as employee relations, conflict resolution, coaching techniques.
  • Actively participated in meetings with other senior executives to provide insights from an HR perspective.
  • Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
  • Maintained employee records in compliance with federal and state laws, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Human Resources Manager

Viability, Inc
Westfield
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state and local labor laws across 5 states.
  • Collaborated with managers to reinforce adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Maintained accurate employee records in HR information systems and databases.
  • Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring employee satisfaction and compliance.
  • Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
  • Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
  • Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.

Workforce Center Manager

Elaine Center at Hadley/Genesis Healthcare
Hadley
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Maintained regulatory compliance with local, state and federal human resources laws.
  • Facilitated professional handling of employee disputes.
  • Spearheaded recruitment efforts to attract top talent, maximizing profitability.
  • Organized and conducted employee orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Managed staffing schedules.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership teams on initiatives that would improve overall operations at the center.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Processed payroll for over 100 employees on a weekly basis.

Human Resources/Training Manager

Pride Stores
Springfield
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Conducted engaging orientation sessions and organized comprehensive on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Reviewed and refined training materials to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Developed orientation programs for new hires that included onboarding processes, safety protocols, and company policies.

Human Resources Coordinator

Heritage Hall North/Genesis Healthcare
Agawam
06.2015 - 10.2019
  • Monitored and processed employee evaluations, pay increases, licenses, and certifications.
  • Organized and facilitated job fairs to attract potential candidates.
  • Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback from departing employees.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate the hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
  • Developed and maintained employee records using HR information systems.
  • Organized employee engagement activities to foster a positive workplace culture.

Education

General Studies -

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, Ma
01.1996

Skills

  • Leave of absence management
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Workers' compensation administration
  • OSHA compliance
  • BLS reporting
  • KPI reporting
  • HR and Labor Law compliance
  • Policy development
  • Team collaboration
  • Payroll processing
  • Kronos timekeeping system
  • ADP and Paycom proficiency
  • Employee surveys
  • Union relations
  • PeopleSoft HRMS
  • Exit interview administration
  • Unemployment claims processing
  • Benefits administration
  • Employee relations management
  • Recruitment strategies development
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Onboarding and orientation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Generalist

BluRoc, LLC
01.2025 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Viability, Inc
09.2022 - 09.2024

Workforce Center Manager

Elaine Center at Hadley/Genesis Healthcare
11.2020 - 08.2022

Human Resources/Training Manager

Pride Stores
11.2019 - 11.2020

Human Resources Coordinator

Heritage Hall North/Genesis Healthcare
06.2015 - 10.2019

General Studies -

Springfield Technical Community College

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