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Sara Schaffer

Aspinwall,PA

Summary

Employee-focused HR Generalist with detailed knowledge of organizational human resources policies, services and practices. Essential facilitator of key operational details relevant to company onboarding, HR processes, and exit procedures; assisting employees with all HR requests.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist

Matthews International
York, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted employee onboarding process, orientations, and exit interviews.
  • Provided guidance to managers on employee relations issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of personnel data in the HRIS system.
  • Organized staff events such as team building activities, holiday parties.
  • Coordinated benefit administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations.
  • Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
  • Developed incentives to drive employee retention and improve work culture.
  • Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
  • Collaborated with HRBP to develop and execute human resources strategies, enabling business objectives.
  • Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Matthews International
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed the onboarding process for new hires including completing all necessary paperwork, organizing orientation sessions, and providing support during the transition period.
  • Provided administrative support related to employee records maintenance including updating applicant tracking systems with candidate information.
  • Maintained a database of current and prospective candidates; tracked progress throughout the hiring process.
  • Prepared offer letters for successful applicants according to established guidelines.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.

HR Service Center Coordinator

Matthews International
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll issues, leaves of absence.
  • Developed and maintained a database of employee information such as contact details, performance reviews and disciplinary actions taken.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on employment law guidelines and best practices in order to provide sound advice regarding personnel matters.
  • Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
  • Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
  • Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
  • Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
  • Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
  • Delivered inquiry-related data and insights to improve overall employee experience.

Case Manager

Proverify
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Reviewed and evaluated background check results to determine the accuracy and completeness of data.
  • Analyzed, verified and validated criminal records, credit histories and other background information for potential candidates.
  • Conducted reference checks, education verifications and employment history verifications.
  • Identified discrepancies in applicant backgrounds which required further investigation or review.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all personal information obtained during the screening process.
  • Ensured timely completion of each assigned background screening project according to established deadlines.
  • Reviewed potential red flags identified during screenings and took appropriate action as necessary.
  • Worked closely with executive management team members to identify areas where improvements can be made in the overall screening process.

Admissions Counselor

Keiser University
Clearwater, FL
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided guidance and support to prospective students on the admissions process.
  • Assisted in the development of recruitment strategies to attract a diverse student body.
  • Coordinated campus visits and interviews with prospective students.
  • Reviewed applications, evaluated transcripts, and made decisions regarding admission status.
  • Organized events such as open houses, information sessions, and other outreach activities.
  • Advised current students on academic progress towards degree completion.
  • Counseled admitted students on course selection and registration processes.
  • Followed up with accepted applicants throughout their transition into college life.
  • Documented, maintained and tracked prospective student applications.
  • Collaborated with financial aid, education and career services departments to achieve student enrollment targets.
  • Responded to requests for information about enrollment process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior

Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA
12-2012

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • HR Services
  • Employee Onboarding
  • HR Policy/Procedure Development

Timeline

HR Generalist

Matthews International
01.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Matthews International
04.2022 - 12.2022

HR Service Center Coordinator

Matthews International
10.2021 - 04.2022

Case Manager

Proverify
08.2020 - 10.2021

Admissions Counselor

Keiser University
11.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior

Robert Morris University

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