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Sarah Henry

Brooklyn,New York

Summary

Results-driven Senior People Operations Generalist with a successful track record in building and optimizing HR functions within a fast-paced environment. Spearheaded the establishment and expansion of People Operations for a renewable energy startup, driving growth from 40 to 200 employees in just 2 years. Comprehensive understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, U.S. and global immigration, employee relations, and benefits. Skilled in fostering a positive work culture, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and improving employee engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior People Operations Generalist

Amogy Inc.
Brooklyn, New York
10.2023 - Current
  • Led the successful implementation of a new HRIS system (UKG). Managed the configuration, customization, and integration of HRIS modules to align with organizational needs.
  • Partners with outside counsel to address employee and applicant immigration-related inquiries, strategize on immigration matters, and prepare petitions/applications to government agencies for non-immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees and applicants (e.g. H-1B, TN, O-1 visas and PERM submissions).
  • Maintains an in-depth knowledge of immigration laws and policies, especially as relates to employment based visas and green cards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and IT departments to ensure alignment of HR policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Provide guidance on labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure legal compliance across all HR functions.
  • Manage employee relations across two office locations, serving as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries.
  • Manage employee off-boarding process (voluntary and involuntary), exit-surveys/exit interviews and separation agreements.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee data in HR systems, including new hire information, terminations, promotions, transfers, and other employment changes.
  • Identify opportunities for maximum use of HRIS functionality and develop processes for improved efficiency, quality, timeliness, and accuracy of all HR-related tasks.
  • Develop onboarding processes, checklists, and resources to streamline new employee orientation, acclimation to company policies and procedures, and integration into their respective teams.
  • Build effective working relationships with employees at all levels, providing advice and guidance on a range of HR policies and HR related issues to support understanding and ensure effective communication of good HR practice.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance workplace culture and morale, recognition programs, to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

People Operations Generalist

Amogy Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Served as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits and guiding employees through plan selections and changes.
  • Ensured efficient administration of various health and welfare benefit programs while handling multiple tasks including medical coverage, dental plans, vision care, leaves of absence/disability benefits.
  • Ensured adherence to regulations through meticulous management of personnel records.
  • Participated in various HR workflows (such as but not limited to I-9 forms, EEO tracking, unemployment, COBRA administration, etc).
  • Managed the successful transition of small-group benefits plans to nationwide Cigna benefits through strategic leadership in open enrollment.
  • Developed a robust onboarding system to accommodate the company's rapid expansion.
  • Facilitated the acquisition of 31 Norwegian work visas to enhance operational capabilities globally.

People Coordinator

Amogy Inc.
Brooklyn, New York
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for coordination of interview schedules between candidate and hiring teams.
  • Supported HR projects and processes in all HR domains.
  • Initiated and oversaw the creation of a structured onboarding process for new employees.
  • Managed employee files to maintain accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
  • Initialized background checks for potential new hires.

Human Resources Specialist

United States Army
Brooklyn, New York
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided comprehensive human resources support to military personnel, including personnel record management and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with military regulations and policies.
  • Facilitated training and development initiatives, coordinating with subject matter experts to deliver training sessions on topics such as leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and sexual harassment prevention.
  • Assisted with military personnel deployments, transfers, and separations, coordinating logistics, processing paperwork, and providing transition assistance.
  • Assisted military personnel with advising on educational programs, certification requirements, and career paths within the military hierarchy.
  • Managed personnel records and databases, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on personnel actions, promotions, transfers, and separations to facilitate timely and efficient HR processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2021

Skills

  • Onboarding
  • Process Improvement - HRIS and HR Stack
  • Labor Laws
  • US and Global Immigration
  • Project Management
  • Employee Relations
  • HRIS Expertise: Paycor & UKG
  • HR Stack: CultureAmp, Workable, Paycor Recruiting, E-Verify
  • Employee Performance Management
  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Benefits Administration

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior People Operations Generalist

Amogy Inc.
10.2023 - Current

People Operations Generalist

Amogy Inc.
01.2023 - 10.2023

People Coordinator

Amogy Inc.
05.2022 - 01.2023

Human Resources Specialist

United States Army
09.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

The University of Alabama

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