Lisa Rhyner
Medford,NY
Summary
Data-driven and seasoned HR Generalist with 7+ years of experience driving organizational success through strategic talent management and using innovative HR technologies to drive employee leadership and development. Led the development of remote orientation and continued online education for over 500 employees that led to increased retention and employee satisfaction rates by 20%. Obtained a M.A. in Human Resources Development with a certification in Leadership development and a SHRM-CP professional certification.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
East End Disability Associates, INC.
Riverhead, NY
2017.01 - Current
- Managed hiring and communication in a co-employment relationship supporting over 500 participants with developmental disabilities
- Led development of online training utilizing web-based technology to increase employment success and development of remote employees
- Provided guidance in settling employee-related disputes and matters of corrective action.
- Conducted interviews with prospective candidates
- Partnered with business leaders to improve work relationships, build company morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Maintaining HRIS systems-Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into the computer system.
- Created paperless recruitment process to efficiently hire remote employees increasing hiring to an average of fifteen new employees per week and increasing program size to 500 employees in less than two years
- Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.
- Partnered with business leaders to further develop an inclusive benefit and well-being program for a healthier workforce
- Increased recruiting efforts and community outreach to expand services through New York.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy for quality control
- Communicated the duties, compensation, benefits, and working conditions to all potential candidates.
- IT staffing support for remote employees
- Assisting with Timecard Approvals and Payroll Error Corrections
- Ensured Employee compliance with OPWDD and NY State required training
APAIS Field Technician
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
East Setauket, NY
2017.05 - 2017.11
- Traveled to assigned sites to conduct face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers to discuss their experience and collect a variety of information such as species caught, species discarded, weights, lengths, and demographic information.
- Successfully knowledgeable about local species with little to no field guides.
- Acted as a point of contact between the Department of Environmental Conservation and the anglers.
- Helped spread outreach on the program goals and importance.
Consumables Team Lead
Target Corporation
Riverhead, NY
2013.06 - 2017.05
- Handled all employee relations issues in a gracious manner and per company policies.
- Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store's efficiency.
- Assigned work to team members based on company needs, personal strengths and job knowledge.
- Mentored and trained new sales associates to contribute to the store's positive culture.
- Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.
- Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
Education
M.S. - Human Resources Development
Villanova University
08.2020
B.S. - Marine Vertebrate Biology
Stony Brook University
Stonybrook, NY01.2013
Skills
- Data analytics
- Change Management
- Investigations
- Employee Relations
- Benefits and Compensation
- New Hire Orientation
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- HRIS Development and Management
- Labor Laws
- Workforce Planning
- Compliance
- Leadership Development
Timeline
APAIS Field Technician
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
2017.05 - 2017.11
HR Generalist
East End Disability Associates, INC.
2017.01 - Current
Consumables Team Lead
Target Corporation
2013.06 - 2017.05
M.S. - Human Resources Development
Villanova University
B.S. - Marine Vertebrate Biology
Stony Brook University