Michaela North, SHRM-CP
Yokem Toyota
Haughton,LA
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Experienced Human Resources Coordinator for 5+ years with strengths in onboarding coordination, benefits and payroll administration, confidential recordkeeping, and employee relations. Known for improving HR workflows, supporting compliance, and delivering accurate, professional support across daily HR operations. I also achieved my SHRM-CP in December 2023.
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
11 Years 9 Months- Supported recruiting efforts by screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and communicating next-step requirements.
- Coordinated onboarding, ensuring accurate completion of employment paperwork, tax forms, and dealership policy acknowledgments.
- Processed payroll changes, benefits enrollments, and employment status updates with consistent attention to detail.
- Maintained confidential employee records, updating HRIS data and personnel files for compliance and accuracy.
- Monitored HR compliance, tracking certifications, attendance issues, and policy adherence across departments.
- Resolved employee questions regarding benefits, scheduling, and HR procedures with timely, professional support.
- Improved administrative workflows by standardizing HR processes and reducing errors in personnel documentation.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding employees.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Supported managers in addressing employee concerns, fostering positive workplace relationships.
- Complied with labor laws and regulations while managing payroll functions efficiently.
- Maintained confidential employee data within HRIS and payroll system.
- Assisted with benefits enrollment, leave requests, and employment verification.
- Streamlined daily HR administration, improving responsiveness to managers and employees.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management, resolving conflicts swiftly when needed.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintained employee handbook, updating policies as necessary.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Music
Skills
Records management
Payroll benefits management
Employee engagement
Microsoft Office Suite
Compliance
Benefits administration
Background checks
Exit interview management
Exit process management
Recruitment coordination
Payroll management
Regulatory compliance
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
Yokem Toyota
01.2015 - CurrentRead More
Centenary College of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Music
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