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Samantha Howe

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic HR Professional with over 2 years of well-rounded experience in full-life cycle recruitment, HR processes, and system transactions. Holds a BSBA in Talent Management and demonstrates strong self-motivation, exceptional organizational skills, and effective communication. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments, with a goal to leverage expertise and continue growing in the HR field.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Assistant/ HR Junior Coordinator

InnovateHR
Charlotte, NC
07.2024 - Current
  • Serves as the first point of contact for client and employee calls, resolving payroll and HR issues with professionalism and care.
  • Provides back-end support by processing onboarding documents, verifying I-9s, and ensuring strict data confidentiality and compliance.
  • Processes full payroll, including timesheet approvals, salary prorations, PTO payouts, bonuses, 401k adjustments, and verifying accuracy through register reviews and comparison to prior payrolls.
  • Uses an organizational tool to track deadlines, tasks, and follow-ups, ensuring smooth HR operations and task completion.
  • Demonstrates proficiency utilizing HRIS systems (pay, time, benefits), DocuSign, Microsoft Office Suite, and vendor portals; collaborate with payroll, tax, and IT teams to resolve issues.
  • Manages wage verifications, sets up garnishments (e.g., child support), and ensures legal compliance with leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, employment verifications, and short-term disability claims.
  • Contributes to HR projects, including updating job descriptions, creating training materials, delivering professional development presentations, leading new hire orientations, and updating employee handbooks.
  • Supports client implementations by gathering and organizing pertinent company-wide and master employee data, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process.

Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
Huntersville, NC
11.2022 - 05.2025
  • Functioned as a resource for prospective employees by providing information pertaining to job detailsand onboarding requirements primarily via phone
  • Created a step-by-step instruction guide for candidates to follow throughout onboarding
  • Conducted rigorous audits upon obtaining confidential, personnel related documentation to ensurestrict adherence to compliance standards
  • Assisted the administrative team in facilitating seamless drug screens and background checks.
  • Initiated the processing and verifying of pertinent onboarding credentials, including professional licenses and health-related documents.
  • Reviewed new-hire forms to guarantee the accuracy of dates, contract agreements, and personal information.
  • Maintained a process of bookkeeping in Microsoft Excel to track employee contract details, as well as duration for extension purposes
  • Collaborated closely with the payroll department to answer employee questions regarding pay discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Talent Management

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05-2022

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Employee relations
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Project coordination

Timeline

HR Assistant/ HR Junior Coordinator

InnovateHR
07.2024 - Current

Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
11.2022 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Talent Management

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Samantha Howe