Paige Waenke, SHRM-CP
Exton,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Professional with over 7 years of experience in diverse industries, including the environmental, nonprofit, and talent acquisition industries. Successfully led multiple HR initiatives to improve employee engagement and streamline HR processes. Willing to relocate.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Director
Child & Family Focus, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Lead an HR Department of 185 employees, achieving 28% of employee growth over 3 years
- Manage an HR team, overseeing an HR Specialist and Payroll Specialist, reporting directly to the CEO
- Refined a comprehensive onboarding program and new hire orientation, reducing turnover within first 90 days by 59%
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop long-term HR strategies aligned with business objectives
- Support leaders with employee performance concerns, providing guidance and strategies to enhance productivity
- Manage employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts
- Manage employee separations, termination documentation, exit interviews, and unemployment claims
- Implemented a new ATS, JazzHR, and provided training to leadership, to improve recruiting and hiring practices
- Lead a Health & Safety Committee and DEI Committee to foster diversity and inclusion
- Support payroll processing in Paylocity and facilitate open enrollment, addressing all benefits inquiries
HR Generalist
Clean Earth, a Harsco Company
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Assisted with an acquisition of 1,000+ employees, when Clean Earth was acquired by Harsco
- Managed full-cycle recruitment, background screenings and onboarding for all new hires across multiple states within the Eastern Region.
- Developed a Summer internship program
- Oversaw employee relations for over 400 employees
- Managed payroll changes in ADP Workforce Now, benefits enrollments, and compensation analysis
HR Assistant
ORS Partners
03.2018 - 12.2018
- First point of contact for HR inquiries, supporting HR operations and employee onboarding
- Processed new hire paperwork, tax forms and I-9 verification
- Scheduled interviews and assisted in internal recruitment
- Processed expense reports and invoices using QuickBooks
- Conducted 30-60-90-day check-ins to support engagement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA12.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05.2015
Skills
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Employee Onboarding
FMLA & Leave Management
Performance Management
Benefits Administration
Training & Development
Adobe Acrobat
Employee Relations & Investigations
Microsoft 365
Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Certification
SHRM-CP Certification, 06/01/24
Timeline
HR Director
Child & Family Focus, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
HR Generalist
Clean Earth, a Harsco Company
02.2019 - 10.2021
HR Assistant
ORS Partners
03.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Montgomery County Community College
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