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Michelle Baker

Aubrey,TX

Summary

Strong HR Generalist with expertise in benefits administration and payroll processing at Stonebriar Community Church. Proven ability to enhance employee onboarding and foster team collaboration, while maintaining accurate records management. Successfully implemented HR policies, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist - Benefits & Payroll

Stonebriar Community Church
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date records for over 200 employees in Microsoft Teams ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on payroll issues and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
  • Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of insurance payments.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.

Women's Ministry Leader

Stonebriar Community Church
05.2019 - 08.2024
  • Led small group sessions focused on biblical teachings relevant to women''s lives.
  • Streamlined event planning processes by establishing clear communication channels among team members.
  • Provided pastoral care to female congregants experiencing personal challenges or seeking spiritual guidance.
  • Offered compassionate counseling services for women navigating life transitions or grappling with challenging circumstances.
  • Implemented resources for spiritual growth.
  • Developed an effective mentoring program to foster intergenerational connections within the ministry.
  • Safeguarded member confidentiality while providing empathetic listening in one-on-one settings.
  • Recruited trained, and supported volunteers committed to serving in various capacities within the ministry.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.


Childcare Ministry Leader

Stonebriar Community Church
01.2002 - 05.2019
  • Managed a team of 25 workers.
  • Verified payroll and conducted the hiring.
  • Established effective communication channels between church leadership teams ensuring seamless coordination of ministry events within the church.
  • Mentored ministry leaders and staff members, encouraging professional development to enhance their skills and effectiveness in their roles.
  • Improved communication channels among staff members through regular meetings focused on discussing challenges faced during daily operations.
  • Managed paperwork for childcare operations and employee management.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members, resulting in a positive work environment conducive to teamwork and collaboration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Skills

  • Employee onboarding
  • Benefits administration
  • HR policies implementation
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Records management
  • Employee file management
  • Workers compensation
  • Onboarding processes
  • Payroll processing
  • Background checks

Timeline

HR Generalist - Benefits & Payroll

Stonebriar Community Church
08.2024 - Current

Women's Ministry Leader

Stonebriar Community Church
05.2019 - 08.2024

Childcare Ministry Leader

Stonebriar Community Church
01.2002 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Friends University
Michelle Baker