Michael Foster
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Results-driven Manager offering 4+ years in achieving positive human resources results for Mars Hill University. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Employment Manager/HR
Mars Hill University
2020.07 - Current
- Manage work study, internships, Graduate Assistants, and all student part time jobs at Mars Hill university
- Create jobs on campus with faculty/staff members, post jobs on applicant tracking system, recruit and hire positions, data entry into HRIS system, process payrolls for student, faculty and staff positions, and process all workers comp claims for the university
- Integrated separate HRIS and applicant tracking systems (Paychex, Ellucion, Peopleadmin) for the university
- Team member on fiscal/resources strategic planning committee and staff personnel committee where we designed programs for on campus development
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Intern for University President
Mars Hill University
2019.08 - 2020.03
- Assisted the Presidents office on campus with strategic planning from a students perspective, alumni relations, and various administrative roles
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
HR Internship
Mars Hill University
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Assisted in implementation of applicant tracking system, e verify for all employees, data entry in HRIS system
- Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
- Conducted orientations and helped employees complete necessary paperwork to get new hires established and up to speed quickly.
Farm Hand
Perkins Ranch
2015.05 - 2018.04
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC05.2020
High school diploma -
Dobyns Bennett High School
Kingsport, TN05.2016
Skills
- Team management
- Human Resources
- Workers' Compensation
- ATS
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Orienting New Employees
Timeline
Student Employment Manager/HR
Mars Hill University
2020.07 - Current
Intern for University President
Mars Hill University
2019.08 - 2020.03
HR Internship
Mars Hill University
2019.05 - 2019.08
Farm Hand
Perkins Ranch
2015.05 - 2018.04
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Mars Hill University
High school diploma -
Dobyns Bennett High School
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