Sarah Fullmer
Roseville,US
Summary
Human Resources Consultant with over 10 years of experience in talent management, strategic HR consultation, and compliance across various industries. Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex workplace issues, leveraging data to develop HR solutions, and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams at Microsoft. Focuses on building manager excellence and enhancing organizational health through evidence-based decisions. Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Collaborative approach and commitment to excellence are well-known.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Consultant
Newfront Insurance
10.2021 - Current
- Primarily act as fully outsourced HR professional strategically collaborating with clients in various industries including non-profit, wealth management, tech start up, education, construction, and wellness
- Partner with internal C-suite and HR professionals to craft and implement creative and progressive talent strategies
- Support leadership teams through all processes including compensation, talent development, performance management, employee relations, change management, and organizational design
- Understand business goals as well as design and implement new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve productivity
- Assess, review, and update client employee handbooks to ensure compliance on a federal, state, and local level
- Coach and support internal HR teams that are developing their knowledge and expertise
- Work jointly with brokers and carriers to establish competitive benefit offerings and ensure a seamless open enrollment
- Collaborate with payroll partners for accurate data entry of promotions, bonuses, leaves, wage increases, and terminations
- Accountable for additional client base utilizing our leave of absence outsourcing services that works directly with employees in various states for lifecycle of their leave
- Assist with implementation of AbsenceSoft to effectively manage employee leave requests, documents, and eligibility
- Strategically partner with clients across industries as outsourced HR professional, crafting innovative talent strategies and enhancing organizational effectiveness
- Assess and update client employee handbooks for multi-level compliance, while implementing new policies to boost productivity and align with business goals
- Guide internal HR teams in knowledge development, manage leave of absence services, and collaborate with brokers for competitive benefit offerings
- Drive seamless open enrollment processes, ensure accurate payroll data entry, and implement AbsenceSoft for efficient leave management
- Spearhead progressive talent strategies, lead change management initiatives, and innovate organizational design to meet evolving business needs
Human Resources Consultant
Paychex
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Responsible for a book of business which included 60-90 clients of both ASO and PEO clients with varying employee counts
- Worked directly with company owners, C-suite, and/or HR team to develop an HR infrastructure ensuring compliance as well as high level strategic approaches by conducting an initial audit of all current policies and practices
- Assisted clients with advanced HR initiatives including metrics, benchmarking, bonus structure, training opportunities for employees, wellness programs, surveys, and benefit evaluation
- Developed and customized policies and procedures for their handbook as well as their SOP's
- Consulted and assisted on an ongoing basis regarding FLSA, LOA, EEOC, OSHA, investigations, progressive discipline, performance management, and terminations
- Conducted virtual and in-person training for individuals or in a group setting with all levels of the organization
- Facilitated annual enrollment meetings for both ASO and PEO clients for health and 410k benefits
- Worked on the HRG Counsel which was an internal small group of HRG's that brainstormed, developed, and delivered training, knowledge, and new product information for our region
- Appointed as a mentor for all existing and new employees for their first 18 months of employment
- Utilize Salesforce to track all client interactions for ongoing reference and to better assist other departments
Human Resources Generalist
Foundation for California Community Colleges
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Handled day-to-day HR functions under the supervision of the HR Manager and HR Director
- Worked with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, posting of positions, review of potential candidates, and serve on the hiring panels
- Conducted all reference checks, employment verifications, background checks, drug screens, phone screens, interviews, orientation, and exit interviews
- Carried out all new hire and onboarding procedures including payroll onboarding and documentation
- Initiated and processed all status changes such as new hires, transfers, promotions, resignations, and terminations
- Established all updates and changes needed for submission of compensation schedule to CalPERS on a yearly basis
- Prepared, analyzed, and interpreted miscellaneous reports requested by HR Director to develop well rounded metrics
- Enrolled and maintained all employee medical benefits including monthly bill reconciliation and troubleshooting
- Assisted HR manager with all leaves of absence documentation and tracking
- Assigned to review areas of compliance that were lacking and prepare documentation of results
- Organized and maintained EEO, ADA, and pre-employment documents in accordance with retention requirements
- Involved in several committees to help improve Foundation morale
- Built, established, and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers as well as off-site partners
Human Resources & Payroll Assistant
AWI Management
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Initiated and processed status changes (new hires, transfers, promotions, resignations, and terminations)
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 230 employees throughout CA, AZ, and HI
- Managed all employee requests for time off including sick, vacation, and bereavement
- Assisted HR Manager with all leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, etc.)
- Responsible for assignment, follow-up, and annual renewal of all employee training courses
- Assisted in creating and implementing a safety program to comply with OSHA standards as well as maintain yearly OSHA logs
- Organized, maintained, and completed EEO documents and reporting
- Responded to employee inquiries and questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits
- Conducted audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommend actions or changes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
06.2006
Skills
- Strategic HR Planning
- Legal Compliance
- Employee Engagement
- Workplace Investigation
- HR Policy Development
- Employee Coaching
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Management
- Compliance
- Change Management
- HR policies and procedures
- Project Collaboration
- Workforce improvements
- Job Analysis
- Training programs
- Workforce Planning
- Performance Appraisal
- Retention Strategies
- Performance Benchmarking
- Compensation and benefits
- Internal program development
- Personnel management optimization
- Labor law compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- HRCI: PHRca & PHR, SPHR Pending
- SHRM: SHRM-CP
Timeline
Human Resources Consultant
Newfront Insurance
10.2021 - Current
Human Resources Consultant
Paychex
09.2016 - 09.2021
Human Resources Generalist
Foundation for California Community Colleges
04.2014 - 09.2016
Human Resources & Payroll Assistant
AWI Management
07.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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