Medlin MAmulu
Woodbridge,NJ
Summary
Resourceful and strategic HR professional with 8+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits coordination, and HRIS management. Proven success in supporting multi-site operations, optimizing hiring pipelines, and fostering positive workplace culture across nonprofit and healthcare sectors. Trusted partner to leadership with a reputation for problem-solving, discretion, and driving operational efficiency through human-centric policies and processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Spectrum for Living
01.2021 - Current
- Spearhead full-cycle recruitment across multiple programs using platforms including Indeed, Monster, and Handshake; consistently fill roles 30% faster than average time-to-hire
- Serve as employee relations point-person for over 100 staff; mediate workplace concerns and collaborate with leadership on progressive disciplinary actions
- Coordinate and verify background checks, fingerprinting (Identogo), and licensing via Streamline Verify and DHS Registry
- Facilitate employee orientation sessions; oversee new hire equipment setup, benefit plan education, and policy onboarding
- Lead quarterly benefit reconciliation in collaboration with Benefits Manager; manage PTO accruals, extended leave tracking, and annual carry-over exceptions
- Maintain HR reports including CARI compliance, drug screening logs, and benefit eligibility updates
Recruitment & Employee Services Coordinator
APlus Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led recruitment strategies for clinical and support roles using targeted sourcing techniques and community partnerships
- Managed job postings, applicant tracking, and interview scheduling while ensuring alignment with agency policies
- Oversaw onboarding processes, benefit enrollments, and timekeeping integration in Microix
- Provided direct support to the HR Director with leave administration, credential monitoring, and policy updates
- Conducted new hire orientations and maintained personnel files in compliance with licensing and audit requirements
Program Operations & HR Assistant
Arc of Essex County
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Supported group home staffing operations and HR documentation for multiple locations
- Acted as liaison between program managers and HR, assisting with employee schedule changes, time-off requests, and performance documentation
- Monitored credentialing, staff trainings, and licensing deadlines; supported end-of-year benefit audits and compliance checks
- Aided in drug screening coordination and processed employee referral tracking and payouts
- Recognized for streamlining onboarding flow, reducing staff ramp-up time by 25%
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2022
Associate Degree - Business
Essex County College
Newark, NJ01.2019
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting & Onboarding
- Benefit Administration & Leave Management
- HRIS Systems (Microix, ADP, Paycom, Streamline Verify)
- State Registry (DHS, CARI) Oversight
- Expense Reimbursement & Benefit Reconciliation
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- HR Compliance & Credential Verification
- Orientation & Training Facilitation
- Professional Licensing & Fingerprinting Coordination
- Team Collaboration & Independent Execution
Skills
Certification
- PHR (In Progress or Candidate)
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Notary Public (if applicable)
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Spectrum for Living
01.2021 - Current
Recruitment & Employee Services Coordinator
APlus Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
Program Operations & HR Assistant
Arc of Essex County
01.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Capella University
Associate Degree - Business
Essex County College