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Rebecca Minks

Marissa

Summary

Detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist with 5 years of related experience. Offering proficiency in recruitment, on-boarding, and conflict resolution. Functions effectively within teams to anticipate needs and deliver exceptional HR services. Driven and decisive professional offering several years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements hr strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy. Driven and decisive professional offering several years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements hr strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy. Results-driven Human Resources Specialist known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in managing HR tasks. Specialize in talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth HR operations and positive workplace environment. Embrace challenges with resilience and strategic thinking to support organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Prairie State Generating Company
Marissa
09.2024 - Current
  • A member of a 2 person HR team managing 350 plus employees.
  • Converted 20 contractors to full time employees in 90 days.
  • Manages up to 30 contract miners’ on-boarding, personal relations, and terminations.
  • On-board 10 - 15 new hires monthly.
  • Coordinate Applicant Tracking System which by posting internal and external openings on the company website and managing the open position headcount.
  • Ensures accuracy of job descriptions with management for job postings.
  • Prepares interview files, schedules, and participates in internal and external interviews and files completed interview paperwork as required.
  • Writes internal and external job offers letters for candidates including any internal transfer and promotion paperwork.
  • Processes employment background checks, E-verify documentation and updates to applicant tracking system for employee onboarding.
  • Liaise with payroll, finance, and IT to set up new employees in system.
  • Maintains employee files to adhere to record retention regulations and company policies.
  • Assists in resolving employee complaints, policy violations and proactively ensures compliance of the company's policies and procedures with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Investigates workplace issues or conflicts reported by employees and recommended appropriate discipline and resolutions.
  • Track and maintain progressive disciplinary actions.
  • Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Assist line supervision with articulating individual performance expectations.
  • Assure that written performance appraisals are consistent with actual performance.
  • Collaborates with management on strategies for improving workplace culture and employee satisfaction levels.
  • Develops relationships with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and preferences.
  • Provide HR solutions to business objectives to support the business objectives by working closely with line management team.
  • Supports diversity initiatives by promoting inclusive hiring practices and fostering equitable work environment.
  • Monitors time records, including providing support and training to supervisors, to ensure all Payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
  • Aide employees with HR, benefit and payroll-related queries liaising with various internal and external resources as needed.
  • Administers corporate drug and alcohol policy, performing drug testing according to program requirements.
  • Assists Benefits and Leave Manager including administrative support for Wellness program, assist employees with benefit HR entries and address benefit questions and concerns, creating FMLA documents and creating and maintaining missed premium deductions.
  • Conducts exit interviews with departing employees to gather feedback for improvement initiatives.

Human Resources Administration Coordinator/Senior Coordinator

Prairie State Generating Company
Marissa
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Partner with Mine HR Manager to analyze performance gaps and organizational trends to identify targeted actions and HR programs that mitigate people related risks and solve business issues.
  • Partner with Mine HR Manager to manage and resolve employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
  • Conduct recruitment effort for all mine exempt, nonexempt, hourly and temporary workers.
  • Partner with Mine HR Manager to assist line supervision with articulating individual performance expectations. Assure that written performance appraisals are consistent with actual performance.
  • Support line technical training manager in the development of job performance standards (training/qualifications).
  • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
  • Partner with Mine HR Manager to provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Consult with Mine HR Manger on employee relations’ issues above a Step 1 level of corrective action.
  • Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
  • Partner with the Corporate HR on coordination of leave of absences including FMLA, LOA, short-term and long-term disability.
  • Partner with Mine HR Manager to assure full enterprise compliance with applicable laws and regulations including Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Labor Standards, Family and Medical Leave, Age Discrimination, etc.
  • Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation. Implement Employee handbook policies and procedures.
  • Partner with Mine HR Manager to Manage site Workers’ Compensation and return to work programs.
  • Maintains Applicant Tracking System which includes posting internal and external openings on the company website and managing the open position headcount.
  • Ensures accuracy of job descriptions with PSGC management for job postings.
  • Partner with Corporate HR on compensation related issues including promotions, offers, and salary increases.
  • Assists in resolving employee complaints, policy violations and proactively ensures compliance of the company’s policies and procedures with local, state and federal regulations.

Human Resources Administration Assistant/Senior Administration Assistant

Prairie State Generating Company
Marissa
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Maintained and updated databases, files, and HR documentation with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Supported FMLA administration by generating required documents and updating the FMLA tracking system.
  • Served as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
  • Independently managed routine office processes and proactively resolved potential issues to meet deadlines.
  • Prepared interview materials and supported hiring managers during the recruitment process.
  • Managed the Milestone Anniversary program and employee purchasing website.
  • Assisted with onboarding activities, including HR compliance paperwork, background checks, and scheduling physicals/drug screens.
  • Entered new hire and training data into the HRIS and LMS systems accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Supported wellness initiatives and activities by providing administrative assistance.

System Technician

Prairie State Generating Company
Marissa
04.2014 - 06.2019
  • Verify documentation of equipment and systems to provide information that minimizes unplanned downtime, solves problems in a timely manner identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare reports, data analysis and make recommendations.
  • Assist with planning predictive and preventative maintenance scheduling and confirmation of job completion.
  • Support the division with periodic outage planning responsibilities without the loss of quality and timeliness of current work.
  • Coordinate work with project managers, engineers, maintenance personnel and contractors.

Contractor Administrative Professional

Extra Help, Inc - Prairie State Generating Company
Marissa
07.2012 - 04.2014
  • Preventative Maintenance: Scheduler, prepare packages and efficiently document Preventative Maintenance job plans to all departments.
  • Liaison to management and work groups to provide status updates for projects and daily work that include rescheduling, modifying, and addressing issues.
  • Provide monthly Key Performance Indicator reports.
  • Equipment Maintenance Procedure: Develop, revise, and implement utilizing the document management system.

Contractor Maintenance Coordinator

Extra Help, Inc - Bechtel Corporation at Prairie State Generating Company
Marissa
10.2009 - 07.2012
  • Issued maintenance progress tracking reports to Bechtel management and PSGC Owner Reps.
  • Developed and maintained the permanent plant equipment maintenance log and tracking system.
  • Researched vendor operation and maintenance manuals in for Maintenance, Storage, and Lubrication data, including contact with vendors.
  • Provided direction to craftsmen and superintendent & PSGC staff for the maintenance of equipment extracted from the operation and maintenance manuals.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration

Lindenwood University
Belleville, IL

Skills

  • Team Building
  • HR Policies and Procedures
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Relations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Performance management
  • Employee engagement
  • Manager coaching and training
  • HR process development

Acknowledgements

  • Member of Positive Recognition Program
  • Emergency Medical Responder volunteer for the organization
  • Behavior Based Safety Program Observer

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Prairie State Generating Company
09.2024 - Current

Human Resources Administration Coordinator/Senior Coordinator

Prairie State Generating Company
09.2021 - 09.2024

Human Resources Administration Assistant/Senior Administration Assistant

Prairie State Generating Company
04.2019 - 09.2021

System Technician

Prairie State Generating Company
04.2014 - 06.2019

Contractor Administrative Professional

Extra Help, Inc - Prairie State Generating Company
07.2012 - 04.2014

Contractor Maintenance Coordinator

Extra Help, Inc - Bechtel Corporation at Prairie State Generating Company
10.2009 - 07.2012

B.S. - Business Administration

Lindenwood University

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