Dynamic HR professional with a proven track record at Surgery Partners, LLC, and Conagra Brands, adept in legal compliance, and employee relations. Skilled in UKGPro and bilingual communication, I excel in recruiting, problem-solving, and policy implementation. Successfully enhanced HR processes and staff satisfaction, demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance
• Effectively manage all recruiting, candidate screening, internal postings, and temporary staffing needs of corporate office
• Coordinate and conduct applicant drug screens, background checks, motor vehicle checks, and social security number verification
• Prepare employee offer letters, separation notices and other related documentation
• Plan and conduct new hire on-boarding and orientation to foster positive attitude towards company goals
• Responsible for entering all personnel transactions for assigned locations to include new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, pay increases and leaves of absence.
• Assist with implementation and administration of company benefit plans
• Conduct quarterly HR training for new management staff
• Create and maintain local personnel files and routinely audit all records to ensure local and regulatory compliance.
• Process personnel administration forms and interface with payroll and benefits to ensure accurate and timely implementation of actions
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs
• Serve as back-up employee relations contact for Assistant VP of HR
• Serve as liaison between surgical facilities and third party administrator regarding unemployment issues
• Assist in composition and design of regional and organizational meeting presentations and materials
• Oversee the corporate employee referral bonus program. Track qualified employees and processes bonus payments
Administered Human Resources functions for approximately 800+ employees located in 3 cities, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
Retained to aid in acquisition transition: transitioned data and processes to PeopleSoft, reviewed processes and policies and continued to process workflow during transition
- Successfully recruited, assessed and hired salaried staff
- Processed pre-employment requirements including personality profiles, computer testing, drug testing, background checks, relocation, and personnel paperwork
- Handled corporate new hire orientations and putting new hires into payroll system
- Oversaw and administered annual performance appraisal / compensation process for 130 salaried associates
- Responded and resolved employee relations issues/ investigation process
- Facilitated Tennessee Drug Free Workplace program – administered monthly random drug testing
- Facilitated transition to automated Time and Attendance payroll system from timesheets
- Acted as back-up for the Benefits Manager – reconciled bills, served as liaison between employees and insurance carriers, and administered enrollments
- Editor in chief of quarterly company newsletter.
- Managed in house FSA (Flexible Spending Account) program
- Managed 401k Hardship program and 401k Terminations/Distribution requests.
- Maintained Corporate OSHA logs
- Provided support with FMLA and worker’s compensation
- Compiled required data for compliance with Affirmative Action goals
- Administered employee recognition program, organized all company events
- Input job postings for Internet, newspaper and AAP agencies
- Maintained and ensured accuracy and integrity of personnel records
- Processed verbal and written employment verifications
- Developed salaried job descriptions, policies and procedures
- Performed all administrative duties for the Director of Human Resources
Expertise includes:
Recruiting and Staffing Communication Liaison
HR Policies & Procedures Problem Solving
Legal & Government Compliance Event Planning
Employee Relations Excellent Written and Oral Communication
Bilingual – English and German MS Office, People Soft, Oracle, ADP, UKGPro