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Nicole Ardoin

Yosemite,KY

Summary

HR professional looking for a position with a thriving organization, where I can apply my extensive human resource experience, problem-solving, effective coordination and communication, and love for Human Resources to support employee growth and success. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Well-qualified HR leader skilled in managing employees, associates and day-to-day department operations with decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Baptist Health System KY
03.2020 - Current
  • Resolve understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Promote and enable necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
  • Identify HR training needs and conduct training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to continually improve business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Investigate and liaise with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
  • Develop and deliver special events for company employees.
  • Work with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.

Human Resources Manager

Branscum Construction
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Planned & coordinated workforce with operations and project leaders
  • Recommended new policies, approaches, and procedures
  • Performed benefits administration, reconciliation, and negotiation
  • Maintained department records, reports, documentation, updating files electronically and physically
  • Responded timely to unemployment claims, participating in unemployment hearings
  • Managed any and all leave of absence
  • Ensured compliance with labor and employment laws
  • Assisted in planning events such as large manager meetings, holiday meals, as well as being Holiday Committee participant
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.

Human Resources Generalist

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment
04.2016 - 07.2019
  • Developed Tarter's first employee handbook, held training sessions across three shifts at nearly 15 locations, and ensured understanding as well as future compliance with new handbook
  • Created and implemented first formal performance management system, created performance improvement plans, as well as approval process for all levels
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline, and performance improvement plans.
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
  • Monitored, tracked, and managed approval of all company leaves of absence
  • Offered proactive recruiting assistance and exit interviewing
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations
  • Worked cohesively with Safety department regarding reducing accidents, assisting with investigations, interpreting policies
  • Functioned as company representative for approximately 600 employees on 3 shifts
  • Conducted DOT drug testing as well as assisting in all company types of testing - random, reasonable suspicion, new hire, etc
  • Investigated and responded to unemployment insurance claims
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, benefits, and more.
  • 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.

HR Specialist

Bruss North America INC
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • 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.
  • Completed payroll weekly for hourly employees, and bi-monthly for salary employees
  • Assisted in administration of compensation program
  • Conducted benefits enrollment for new employees and during open enrollment
  • Recruited and coordinated new and temporary employees
  • Entered missing data into Kronos from paper forms
  • Maintained records, reports, and logs as required
  • Maintained Human Resource System records and compile reports from database as needed
  • Processed personnel action forms and assure proper approvals
  • Planned company picnics, events, birthday celebrations, and service awards.
  • 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.
  • Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.

Recruiter

Tri City Medical Center
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Recruited for up to 90 nursing positions, with varying leadership roles
  • Screened applications for RN positions, initiating contact with qualified applicants by studying job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Responded to all phone/correspondence inquiries generated from external lead-generating activities
  • Maintained current knowledge of legal requirements and compliance with current legislation
  • Ensured timely advertising of vacancies, internally and externally
  • Maintained strong working relationships with various key lead-generating sources to create recruitment opportunities, advertising agency to develop creative advertising tools, and TCMC to effectively share information and maintain an awareness of trends and changes in the environment
  • Followed written standards/guidelines and labor contracts to ensure consistent stellar recruitment process/ documentation experiences
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening, and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.

Human Resources Specialist

UC Health
12.2009 - 05.2014
  • Screened applications and resumes, interviewed applicants, coordinate with the manager for interviews
  • Extended job offers, schedule pre-employment testing, and conducted criminal background checks
  • Provide information to candidates such as orientation dates/times and benefits package
  • Coordinate employee orientation and conduct day two orientation
  • Assist with employee relations, investigations, terminations, and maintain employee files
  • Coordinate service award programs quarterly, and plan event from start to finish, including finding vendors that offered a multitude of gifts for service anniversary awards
  • Investigate and respond to unemployment insurance claims
  • Coordinate Spirit Committee events to boost employee morale, including company picnics, food drives, holiday meals, sports-centered events (Reds Opening Day), etc
  • Verify education of new associates with colleges, or through state board websites
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives regarding specific recruiting practices and laws, UC Health policies, corrective action, FMLA, ADA, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
05.2010

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Recruiting
  • Event Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Coaching Leadership
  • Administering Disciplinary Procedures
  • Onboarding, Training and Development
  • Advising Department Managers
  • Improving Employee Engagement
  • Labor Relations Coordination
  • Building Morale
  • HR Strategy
  • Optimizing Benefit Plans
  • Compensation and Benefits Administration
  • HRIS Systems: Kronos, Epicor, Lawson, Taleo, iCims, ADP, Workday

Certification

  • SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Baptist Health System KY
03.2020 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Branscum Construction
07.2019 - 03.2020

Human Resources Generalist

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment
04.2016 - 07.2019

HR Specialist

Bruss North America INC
09.2015 - 04.2016

Recruiter

Tri City Medical Center
06.2014 - 06.2015

Human Resources Specialist

UC Health
12.2009 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Northern Kentucky University

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