Hi, I’m
Rachel Bender
Human Resources Professional
Decatur,GA
Summary
Human Resources Manager offering 10 years of HR experience. My experience is not limited to one avenue of Human Resources, but an array of HR business practices. I've enjoyed each role that I've held as it allowed me to hone a different set of skills with each position, and I look forward to bringing this knowledge with me to my next role.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA
Human Resources Manager
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
- Maintained team member records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
- Performance Management advisement and system administration
- Employee Relations: supporting management through corrective actions and terminations.
- Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with team members.
- Payroll management
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- 403(b) Retirement plan administration and compliance
- Coordinated Financial Wellness seminars for team members with outside speakers
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA
Human Resources Specialist
01.2016 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Supported VP of HR in new recruitment strategies
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential team members.
- Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective team members.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Reviewed job descriptions, identified necessary changes and updated accordingly.
- Attended external job fairs and coordinated annual job fair on-site at Zoo Atlanta
Nurse On CallDaytona Beach, FL
Human Resources Coordinator
05.2013 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Conducted background checks for potential candidates.
- Updated employee records in HR database system.
- Maintained employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Organized employee recognition programs to boost morale among staff members.
- Responded to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.
- Facilitated new hire orientation.
Education
University of South FloridaTampa
Bachelor of Arts from English
05.2011
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Compliance
- Employee Engagement
- Recordkeeping
- Employee Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- New Employee Orientation
- Benefits Administration
- Benefits Programs
- Business Relationship Support
- Retirement Plan Administration
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Zoo Atlanta
08.2019 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Zoo Atlanta
01.2016 - 07.2019
Human Resources Coordinator
Nurse On Call
05.2013 - 10.2015
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts from English