SARAH ELMONTACIR
New York,NY
Summary
A creative, solutions-driven Human Resources professional with specialized experience and proven successes in employee benefits, benefit administration, benefit management, labor relations, workplace trainings, grievance resolve, and legal compliance. Well-qualified benefits administrator in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient building lasting, genuine relationships with clients and team members, in reaching and exceeding company goals.
"When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home" -Betty Bender
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Highgate Hotels
05.2022 - Current
- Benefit management through EV-5, ADP Timesaver reporting software
- Maximized employee understanding of benefits offerings through effective communication initiatives.
- Administration of employee benefit time off, transportation commuter plans, work leaves, Federal leaves of absences, Worker's Comp, Short/Long-Term Disability
- Maintained and managed time off balance spreadsheets, in accordance with NYS and NYC Labor standards
- Collaborated with Worker's Comp legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information regarding employee legal cases
- Provided ongoing support for employees during life events such as maternity leave, disability claims, or retirement planning.
- Served as hotel delegation and representative in Union grievance meetings, serving as company's defense asset
- Held educational IWA Union Contract sessions for employees, reviewing benefit time and labor guidelines
- Managed annual open enrollment process, ensuring timely and accurate updates to employee records
- Developed strong relationships with insurance carriers for improved service levels and issue resolution.
- Streamlined benefits administration processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Reviewed proposed changes in legislation that could impact the company''s existing benefits package, advising senior leadership accordingly.
- Coordinated with payroll department to ensure accurate deductions related to employee benefit elections.
- Assisted employees with complex benefits issues, resolving concerns in a professional manner.
- Directed monthly safety meeting presentations for all employee staff, while working closely with building maintenance team
- Conducted high-level workplace investigations, in partnership with Executive Committee, with relevance to incidents involving harassment, as well as other workplace infractions
Human Resources Manager
Millennium Hilton One United Nations Plaza
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Resolve financial and benefit discrepancies through detailed analysis and review, solved 50 benefit discrepancies within first 3 months
- Initiate and maintain workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal compliance
- Conduct and operate monthly employee relations events, in boosting healthy employee morale and work productivity
- Created COVID-19 vaccination mandate tracking system in accordance with state law and regulation
- Regulate and execute monthly payroll and personnel reports, with correspondence to New York Hotel Trades Council
- Conducted 20 new hire orientations, within 4 months, on essential job information, such as company policies, department regulations, employment benefits and job duties.
- Provided guidance on COVID-19 policies and procedures in promoting clarity and safety within work environment
- Facilitated effective communication and coordination between management to enhance operational flow
- Maintain, record and organize various employee leaves of absence information in accordance to company, state and federal laws
HR Generalist
Savory Hospitality
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Launch and promote new company employee relation policies and practices to improve and drive overall employee engagement and company performance
- Conducted over 20 interview calls and screenings throughout employee hiring and onboarding
- Supervise and track employee benefit eligibility dates
- Improved employee morale and optimism through effective communication and solution-based strategies
- Conduct phone and in-person applicant interviews, while coordinating with heads of Department
- Partnered with Finance Department to execute weekly payroll operations and labor allocation reporting
- Liaise between management and employees to deliver conflict resolve and interpret compensation and benefits policies
- Analyze existing policies and put recommendations in place for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, conflict management, and talent management
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management
Executive Engineer HR Assistant *Promotion
Highgate Hotels L.P
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Filing documents, working promptly to complete requested reports and documents ahead of deadlines
- Working closely with hotel managers in overlook of ongoing projects while offering cross-departmental support
- Provided administrative, technological, and operational support to Director, while following up on calls to action
Human Resources Assistant
Highgate Hotels L.P
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage office inventory and order supplies as needed
- File personnel records and maintain employee databases and information
- Facilitating Director's complex calendar meetings and updates
- Conduct pre-employment drug/background screening, while scheduling interviews for potential employment candidates
Events Manager
Columbia University
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Compose event reports and daily agendas for fellow event staff and managing team, prior to launch of day's events
- Increase in leadership capability while managing numerous student/private university events in simultaneous manner
- Supervised onsite team of 8+, including caterers,servers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
Analyst Intern
United Nations Mission of Jordan to The U.N
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with fellow delegation staff throughout consultations in reaching consensual resolution drafts
- Presented new, progressive solutions to global issues, later considered in delegation consultations by supervisory experts
- Implement and practice linguistic skills throughout negotiations and conflict resolution practices
- Submitted 2-3 analysis reports to supervisory delegation daily, review and communication with diplomats
Office Coordinator
Arcadia Investment Partners
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Coordinate scheduling and reservations of conferences, meetings, and other office operations.
- Coordinate with clients via phone and email inquiries regarding upcoming potential meetings
Education
HR Training Certification - Human Resources Training
Highgate Hotels
Master's - Diplomacy & Security Studies
Liverpool John Moores University Online
Liverpool, In01.2022
Bachelor's - International Politics
The Pennsylvania State University State College
05.2016
Skills
- BENEFITS DATA ENTRY/MANAGEMENT
- PAYROLL OPERATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- HIGHLY PROFICENT WITH VARIOIUS HRIS SYSTEMS (EV-5, ADP SUITE, Unifocus)
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- INTERNATIONAL-ORIENTED HR PROFESSIONAL
- MULTILINGUAL
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT/ONBOARDING
- EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING & ORIENTATION
- MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
Languages
Arabic- Advanced
Spanish- Intermediate
Albanian- Beginner
Turkish- Beginner
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Highgate Hotels
05.2022 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Millennium Hilton One United Nations Plaza
11.2021 - 05.2022
HR Generalist
Savory Hospitality
08.2021 - 10.2021
Executive Engineer HR Assistant *Promotion
Highgate Hotels L.P
01.2020 - 03.2020
Events Manager
Columbia University
10.2018 - 04.2019
Human Resources Assistant
Highgate Hotels L.P
05.2018 - 01.2020
Analyst Intern
United Nations Mission of Jordan to The U.N
11.2017 - 12.2017
Office Coordinator
Arcadia Investment Partners
12.2016 - 04.2017
HR Training Certification - Human Resources Training
Highgate Hotels
Master's - Diplomacy & Security Studies
Liverpool John Moores University Online
Bachelor's - International Politics
The Pennsylvania State University State College
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