Meghan Gardner
Fulton,NY
Summary
Well-qualified HR Generalist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, employees and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
Anoplate Corporation
05.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
HR Director
Special Programs,Inc
05.2017 - 05.2021
- For all six of Edward Albert's companies
- Managed HR Department and payroll for approximately 500 employees, and 6 companies simultaneously
- Processed all Leave of Absences including FMLA, PFL, DBL, WC, PLOA, FFCRA, and COVID Plan Trustee for 401k plans
- Provided aid with 401k loans, rollovers, and distributions
- Assisted with employee relations and terminations
- Filed W-2s, 1094-Cs and 1095-Cs
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook annually
HR Assistant, HR Generalist, and HR Recruiter, HR Recruiter
Oswego Health
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Screened applicants, offered positions, aided with position control, employee reference checks, background checks including fingerprinting, verified credentials
- Arranged employment interviews with hiring managers
- Assisted potential candidates with application process over the phone and in person
- Initiated and collected necessary employment paperwork, and attended career fairs Administered and assisted with all human resources department functions including employee relations, investigations,transfers, payroll needs, and orientations Conducted handling basic office duties, evaluation audits, new hire materials, and employee notifications Aided with managing FMLA / PLOA, filing disability and worker's compensation claims
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy, and assisted with system changes.
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Supported coordination of benefits open enrollment activities and process.
Crew Member, People Department Manager
McDonald's
07.2009 - 08.2014
- Responsible for all aspects of hiring including selection, interviewing, orientations, new hire paperwork, recruitment and on-boarding
- Responsible for all aspects of an extensive training program including organizing and monitoring 70 employees training and development
- Balanced cross training according to the needs
- Created weekly schedules according to given budgets
- Responsible for maintaining employee event calendar, employee recognition, and the employee of the month
- Completed annual performance reviews
- Filed corrective actions and conducted terminations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Oswego State University
Oswego, NY05.2014
Associate - Applied Science
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY05.2012
Skills
- Policy Interpretation
- Employee Orientation
- Retention Program Development
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Recognition
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Termination Documentation and Processing
- Harassment Investigation
- Work Complaint Handling
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
HR Generalist
Anoplate Corporation
05.2021 - Current
HR Director
Special Programs,Inc
05.2017 - 05.2021
HR Assistant, HR Generalist, and HR Recruiter, HR Recruiter
Oswego Health
08.2014 - 04.2017
Crew Member, People Department Manager
McDonald's
07.2009 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Oswego State University
Associate - Applied Science
Cayuga Community College
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