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Melissa Ruel

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

UFP Technologies
09.2020 - Current
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.

Human Resources Assistant

UFP Technologies
03.2018 - 09.2020
  • 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.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.

Assistant Store Manager

Pandora Jewelry
11.2015 - 03.2018
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

No Degree -

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Interviewing Expertise
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Benefits Administration
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • HR Systems
  • Employee Programs
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Employee Recruitment
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • FMLA Comprehension
  • Staff Development
  • Manager Coaching and Training

Certification

  • SHRM-CP

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

UFP Technologies
09.2020 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

UFP Technologies
03.2018 - 09.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Pandora Jewelry
11.2015 - 03.2018

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Grand Rapids Community College

No Degree -

Aquinas College

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