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Marrissa Whitford

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Specialist with the IRS, skilled in talent acquisition and employee onboarding. Proven ability to enhance recruitment strategies and streamline payroll administration, ensuring a high-performing workforce. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and effective background checks, contributing to organizational success and employee satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
03.2024 - Current

Reference: Megan Manning (801)645-1001

  • Provides human capital strategies and tools for recruiting, hiring, developing, retaining, and transitioning a highly skilled and high-performing workforce to support IRS mission accomplishments.
  • Provides staffing and recruitment advice to management while administering the internal and external hiring processes.
  • Advertised vacancies, advised on hiring flexibilities, referred qualified candidates, conducted background investigations, managed new employee orientation, oversaw special placement programs, and oversaw payroll of new employees, promoted employees, and returning employees.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plans, vacation and sick leave, and employee assistance.

Legal Assistant

Lorenz and Creed, PLLC
02.2021 - 07.2022

Reference: Donna Buchan (901)690-7987

  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting Estate Planning and Estate documents.
  • Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
  • Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.


Legal Assistant

Arthur-Green Law Firm
09.2017 - 09.2018

Reference: Andy Ellis ellis@arthur-green.com

  • Handled office scheduling for two separate attorneys with varying preferences regarding legal documents and scheduling clients.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting Estate Planning documents or scheduling clients and court appearances.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Assisted clients with routine needs such as obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
12-2017

Skills

  • HR Policies and Procedures
  • Recruiting
  • Background Checks
  • Payroll Administration

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
03.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Lorenz and Creed, PLLC
02.2021 - 07.2022

Legal Assistant

Arthur-Green Law Firm
09.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Kansas State University