PENNY FOSTER
Talent Acquisitions Recruiter/HR Professional
McLeansville,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with comprehensive background in employee relations, recruiting, compensation and benefits. HR records management and HR policies and legal compliance. Energetic, Strong People Skills for Building Trust, Employee Engagement and Positive Employee Morale. Demonstrated Written and Oral Communication Skills for Achieving Outstanding Results. Reliable, Self-Motivated and Great Work Ethics. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Alorica (REMOTE)
Tulsa, OK
05.2021 - Current
- Talent Acquisition techniques
- Candidate screening and assessment
- Knowledge of employment law and practices
- Customer Service Recruiting
- Email communication
- Transmittal and storage digital records
- Client confidentiality
- Closing negotiation deals
Office Assistant
BIRS Roofing
Greensboro, NC
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Benefits & Leave Manager
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Greensboro, NC
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed Benefits Plans/Administration
- Coordinated Lunch & Learns/Vaccination Events
- Managed FMLA/Disability Leaves
Independent Benefits Advisor
AFLAC
Greensboro, NC
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Prospecting small business owners for health and life insurance needs
- Presented benefit plans
- Enrolled individuals in insurance
Benefits and Payroll Specialist
Hafele America Co
Archdale, NC
09.2011 - 03.2017
- Administered benefit plans, including group health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, disability insurance and retirement savings plan
- Processed payroll for corporate and remote offices
- Processed enrollments and changes
- Liaise with benefits broker and insurance carriers
- Managed FMLA COBRA, FSA, 401(k), Disability programs
- Assisted employees with benefit and payroll questions and changes
- Benefits and payroll reporting
- Employee on-boarding and off-boarding.
Benefits Administrator
Aon Hewitt
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed third-party benefits administration and reporting
- Provided resolution for benefits inquiries for call center and offshore benefits administrators
- Worked with client implementation teams.
Lab Intern / Research Lab Assistant
Wake Forest Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Assisted researcher in molecular and functional experiments.
- Recorded experiment processes.
- Maintained lab books.
- Maintained inventory supplies.
Benefits and Compensation Administrator
SARA LEE CORPORATION, Hanesbrands
Winston-Salem, NC
08.1989 - 05.2006
- Worked in HR Distribution Center and Corporate Offices.
- Benefits & payroll administration
- Helped facilitate annual open enrollment meetings
- Assisted managers with performance evaluation & merit increases
- Managed FMLA COBRA, FSA, 401(k), Disability programs
- Coordinated employee events.
- Assisted with retirement Banquets.
- Liaison between the employees and insurance providers
Education
NC Life and Health Licenses -
Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NCAssociate of Applied Business - Biotechnology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC 01.2006 - 05.2008
Cosmetology License -
Gate City Beauty College
Greensboro, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Benefits administrationHRISPayroll processingRecords maintenanceAudit preparation and reportingBilling/Receivables AdministrationEmployee On-boarding/Off-boarding
Candidate pipeline management
Pre-screening candidates
Assessments and qualifications
Extensive knowledge of FMLA
Recruitment
Candidate tracking
Excel spreadsheets
Applicant Tracking Systems
New hire orientations
Time management
New hire paperwork processing
Business requirements understanding
Recruitment strategies
Work authorizations
Administrative skills
Employment law knowledge
Offer letters
Background checking
Human resources policies
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Alorica (REMOTE)
05.2021 - Current
Office Assistant
BIRS Roofing
02.2021 - 05.2021
Benefits & Leave Manager
Hawthorne Residential Partners
12.2017 - 08.2020
Independent Benefits Advisor
AFLAC
03.2017 - 12.2017
Benefits and Payroll Specialist
Hafele America Co
09.2011 - 03.2017
Benefits Administrator
Aon Hewitt
09.2009 - 09.2011
Lab Intern / Research Lab Assistant
Wake Forest Health Sciences
05.2008 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Business - Biotechnology
Forsyth Technical Community College
01.2006 - 05.2008
Cosmetology License -
Gate City Beauty College
05.2001 -
Benefits and Compensation Administrator
SARA LEE CORPORATION, Hanesbrands
08.1989 - 05.2006
NC Life and Health Licenses -
Guilford Technical Community College