Madeline Elyse Harris
Athens,AL
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with a proven track record at the National Institutes of Health, adept in Microsoft Office Suites and excelling in employee relations. Demonstrated success in enhancing employee retention through effective onboarding and robust interpersonal communication. Skilled in recruitment and HR software, contributing to streamlined administrative processes and improved organizational efficiency.
Personable and organized with strong sense of initiative and commitment to fostering positive work environment. Well-versed in HR policies and procedures, with skills in data entry and administrative support. Capable of enhancing team dynamics and contributing to organizational success. Developed transferable skills in fast-paced, collaborative environment, including effective communication and problem-solving. Proven ability to manage administrative tasks and support team functions. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can drive team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
National Institutes of Health: Office of Directors
07.2023 - Current
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- 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 hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support, leading to increased retention rates.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Create Selection Folder (SF) on Shared Drive
‐ Create selection checklist
▪ Selection Email (place in SF)
▪ Selection Spreadsheet/Org Information (place in SF)
▪ Resume (place in SF)
▪ Application SF‐50 (if applicable) (place in SF)
‐ Make verbal offer to Selectee
‐ Send initial offer email to Selectee; request pay stubs, official transcripts, current SF‐50,
Veteran’s documentation: DD‐214 (Member 4 Copy), VA Letter, etc. (if applicable) – cc
HRA on email
‐ Send initial offer email to Supervisor/AO/Branch POC; initiate special pay
packages/incentives (if applicable) – cc HRA on email
▪ Signed OF‐8/PD (place in SF)
‐ Audit certificate in USAS and send to OM; save audited certificate (place in SF)
‐ Assign OF‐306 in Onboarding Manager and additional Onboarding Forms in OM
‐ Send Tentative Offer Letter (TOL)
‐ Create Appointment WiTS – same day the tentative offer is made and accepted
‐ Request JC/PN – same day the tentative offer is made and accepted
‐ Review OF‐306 once notified by Selectee, notify HRS/TL if there is a positive response,
verify Selective Service (if applicable)
‐ Continuously manage onboarding questions (consult w/ HRS whenever necessary)
▪ Additional documents received from Selectee (place in SF) - Once transcripts are received and Selective Service is verified, send Appointment WiTS
to DEU (if applicable)
‐ Check NED portal or mailbox – call DPSAC if necessary - Email Selectee to set EOD
‐ Request HR POC, SF‐75, release date (if applicable)
‐ Once start date is confirmed by Selectee and IC/AO, send Final Offer Letter (place in SF)
‐ Send ITAS/NED email to Supervisor/AO/Branch POC
‐ Ensure that Selectee has virtual orientation and Oath of Office information
‐ If Selectee cannot attend group Oath of Office session, conduct individualindividual session
‐ Assist Selectee with completing onboarding paperwork (place in SF) - ‐ Key Action in EHCM – save and sign SF‐52
‐ HRS revs action in EHCM and signs SF‐52
‐ Update Appointment WiTS by COB Thursday before EOD – Orientation tab should be
updated by Wednesday before EOD
‐ Verify new hires with set EODs appear on the Orientation Report
‐ Forward WiTS Action to FA with the appropriate documents: SF‐52, OF‐8/PD, FOL,
Resume, Transcript, Selection Spreadsheet, Selection Email, Audited Certificate, OF‐306,
I‐9, SF‐61, I‐9 Supporting Documents; Pay Approvals/Incentive Packages, SF‐50, SF‐75,
LES, Selective Service, Veteran’s documentation (if applicable) - Once action is processed, send SF‐50 to previous agency HR POC and request eOPF (if
applicable)
Student Trainee (Administrative Support)
National Institutes Of Health, Office of Directors
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Complete SF-50's, WiTS actions, and job qualifications
- Draft tentative employee offer letters
- Assist with keying PMF promotions and within grade increases (WGI).
- Maintain upkeep of sharepoint
- Maintain relationships with co-workers using strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Developed interpersonal communication abilities by liaising with diverse teams across different departments within the organization.
- Completed tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines, contributing to overall team success.
- Actively sought feedback from mentors, leading to continuous improvement during the trainee program period.
Student Research Assistant
Miles College
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry
- Maintained excel spreadsheets to track student retention and graduation rate
- Assisted professors with advising and drafting of student schedules
- Enhanced research accuracy by diligently collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Expanded knowledge base through active participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars relevant to the field of study.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Athens State University
Athens, AL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management/ Minor Business Admin
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2023
Skills
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Microsoft Office Suites and Excel
- Office administration
- Administrative skills
- Maintaining files
- Online position posting
- Microsoft office and docusign
- Employee relations
- HR software proficiency
- Onboarding coordination
- Employee onboarding
- New hire orientation
- Recruitment
Hobbies
Playing the piano
Singing Hiking
Editing
Puzzles
E-sports.
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
National Institutes of Health: Office of Directors
07.2023 - Current
Student Trainee (Administrative Support)
National Institutes Of Health, Office of Directors
11.2022 - 07.2023
Student Research Assistant
Miles College
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Athens State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management/ Minor Business Admin
Towson University
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