LYNDSEY LOHREY
Windsor,CO
Summary
Versatile Human Resources Specialist offers recruitment, policy development and office management expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Cross-functional communicator skilled in analyzing company needs, developing long-term solutions and implementing aligned vision across department leadership. Goal-oriented with 5+ years of comprehensive experience retaining employee relations. Commended for superior performance and consistently going above and beyond to exceed goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist III
Colorado Department of Transportation
Greeley, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance to managers on disciplinary action and performance management, including documentation of investigations.
- Reviewed job descriptions, identifying necessary changes and updating accordingly.
- Analyze workforce data to develop strategies that address recruitment needs.
- Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accurate records of applicants and employees are maintained.
Territory Assistant Manager
Smart Choice
Edmond, OK
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired agents.
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
HR Consultant/Benefits Administrator
SafeGuard Insurance
Edmond, OK
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Oversaw enrollment of new employees and yearly enrollment period.
- Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.
- Maintained records of payroll forms, leave notifications, employee files, benefits information and workers' compensation files.
- Developed employee handbooks, including design and layout.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
- Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
Human Resources Generalist
Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack
Hobbs, NM
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plans.
- Developed company personnel policies, standard operating procedures and employee handbooks.
- Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations.
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
- Managed the employee rewards programs.
Gym Manager
Crossfit Hobbs
Hobbs, NM
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Increased patronage of facilities by restructuring social media efforts.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Benefits Analyst
GuideStone Financial Resources
Dallas, TX
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Analyze, process and articulate participant requests and inquiries regarding insurance, taxes and retirement.
- Verbally communiacte insurance and retirement plans.
- Act as a liason between participants and various levels of management.
- Provided assistance to plan participants by explaining benefits information to ensure educated selections.
- Checked accuracy and completeness of benefits applications and documents.
Long-Term Disability Claims Advisor
Custom Disability Solutions
South Portland, ME
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Obtained and analyzed medical and policy information in order to make long-term disability claims decision.
- Developed and applied appropriate claim and disability management techniques to ensure prompt and accuratepayment of disability claims.
- Provided responsive customer service to claimants, policy holders, brokers and internal departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO2006
Skills
- Ability to handle high levels of stress in a rapidly changing environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Good organizational planning skills
- Excellent in written and oral communication
- Energetic, fast learner
- New employee orientations and termination procedures
- Compensation and benefits
- In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance
- Proficient in HR systems (Ultipro/Kronos/iCIMS/SAP)
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Benefits administrator
- HR policy/procedure development
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist III
Colorado Department of Transportation
01.2023 - Current
Territory Assistant Manager
Smart Choice
07.2018 - 04.2021
HR Consultant/Benefits Administrator
SafeGuard Insurance
07.2018 - 10.2020
Human Resources Generalist
Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack
08.2017 - 07.2018
Gym Manager
Crossfit Hobbs
06.2014 - 07.2017
Benefits Analyst
GuideStone Financial Resources
11.2007 - 08.2009
Long-Term Disability Claims Advisor
Custom Disability Solutions
08.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science
Colorado State University