Rebecca Foster
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Human resources professional with solid foundation in employee relations and talent management. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills. Key contributor to team success and adaptable to changing business needs. Expertise in recruitment, performance management, and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
BLG Logisitics
05.2023 - 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.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- 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.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
- Actively participated in recruitment drives and job fairs representing company's values and vision while attracting qualified candidates.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Team Member
Mercedes Benz International
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations
- Make sure all car parts and material meet quality and safety standards
- Visit factory floor to take samples of products and inspect production, and further discuss problems with colleagues
- Regularly check and test samples of product before shipment
- Meet production staff to work out root cause of a problem and to decide whether current processes need to change, making necessary recommendation for improvement
- Helped achieved company goals by supporting production workers
- Inspected finished products quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems
HARRIS TAX
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Seasonal
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for managers
- Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes
- Monitored front areas so that any questions could be responded to quickly and effectively
- Provided backup to front desk, stepping in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations
- Optimized office schedule to balance team workloads
- Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal
- Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings
- Seasonal
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Samford University
Birmingham, AlabamaASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Wallace Community College
Selma, AlabamaSkills
- Recruiting
- Talent management
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- Conflict resolution
- Employee relations
- HR policies implementation
- Compensation and benefits
- Onboarding processes
- New employee orientations
- ADP workforce now
- Background checks
- FMLA administration
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist
BLG Logisitics
05.2023 - Current
Team Member
Mercedes Benz International
01.2020 - 03.2023
HARRIS TAX
01.2017 - 01.2020
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Wallace Community College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Samford University
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