Leah Ann McColgan
Summary
Successful human resource candidate with experience in employee recruitment, training, benefit administration and payroll. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to company policies, relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Benefits Specialist
Eastern Warehouse Distributors LLC
03.2014 - 10.2023
- Processed new hires for onboarding and completed personal action forms for transfers, title changes, salary changes and terminations.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and voluntary benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into ADP and Paycom systems.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence regarding HR related questions.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Processed Workers Compensation claims, Leave of Absences/FMLA and Unemployment claims.
Recruiter/HR Administrative Assistant
Aria Health System
03.2008 - 09.2013
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite hiring process.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for new hires, transfers, title changes, salary changes and terminations.
Teacher
Saint Joseph The Worker School
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA01.1997
Skills
- Service Quality
- ADP Workforce Now/Paycom
- Human Resources Policies/Procedures
- Employee Recruitment
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Employee Relations
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Clerical Support
- HR Compliance
Timeline
HR Benefits Specialist
Eastern Warehouse Distributors LLC
03.2014 - 10.2023
Recruiter/HR Administrative Assistant
Aria Health System
03.2008 - 09.2013
Teacher
Saint Joseph The Worker School
09.1997 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Holy Family University
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