Patricia Anderson
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with seventeen years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Well-qualified Human Resources Generalist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Dreamscape Hospitality
2024.03 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Human Resources Generalist
Anderson Concrete Corp/ALD/Buckeye Ready-Mix
2002.03 - 2023.10
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
- 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.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
Education
GED -
Mifflin High School
Columbus, OH1987-05
Skills
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- HR policies implementation
- HRIS systems
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee file management
- Workers compensation
- Recruitment
- Termination procedures
- New employee orientations
- Onboarding processes
- Staff training/development
- In-depth knowledge of HR compliance
- Payroll processing
- Background checks
- Team collaboration
- ADP workforce now
- FMLA administration
- Employee handbooks
- Human resources
- Employee recruitment
- Interviewing
- Workers' compensation
- Team bonding
- 401-K
- OSHA-10
- Job Quotes
- Answering Phone and Faxes
- Filling
- SHRM Member
- Notary Public
Accomplishments
I was the person for Anderson Concrete/ALD/Buckeye Ready-Mix to start a yearly Red Cross blood drive in the name of the Vice President who donated his whole life. This meant a lot to the company. I took my OSHA 8 and 10. I have worked to make my live feel like I have accomplished something good. I am a people person and love being in the Human Resources field.
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Dreamscape Hospitality
2024.03 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Anderson Concrete Corp/ALD/Buckeye Ready-Mix
2002.03 - 2023.10
GED -
Mifflin High School