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Shalea Johnson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results and people-oriented HR Operations Specialist with extensive experience in executing and optimizing HR processes to support organizational objectives. Highly skilled in HRIS management, benefits administration, payroll processing, and employee relations Results-oriented Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience in operational planning. Cross-functional communicator skilled in analyzing company needs, developing long-term solutions and implementing aligned vision across departments. Solid problem-solver possessing strong knowledge of benefits administration and payroll processes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Operations Specialist

Merieux Nutrisciences
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
  • Verifies employment information for current and former employees
  • Collaborate with the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
  • Administered leave programs such as FMLA, PTO, and LOA, ensuring compliance and proper tracking.
  • Coordinated annual open enrollment process, including preparation of materials, presentations, and employee support.
  • Aid HR Business Partners in orchestrating the performance evaluation process
  • Oversaw new hire onboarding
  • Collaborate with department on special projects, initiatives, and process improvements
  • Serves as a knowledgeable resource for inquiries related to onboarding processes
  • Coordinated open enrollment activities including meetings and communication campaigns.
  • Assisted employees with benefits enrollment and changes, providing guidance on plan options and implications.
  • Conducted new hire orientations to explain benefits packages.
  • Manage communication regarding employee orientation and enrollment for benefits
  • Manage employee recognition program
  • Respond to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and payroll matters
  • Assists team with the creation and dissemination of routine reports
  • Conduct monthly I-9 compliance training sessions
  • Assist HR Business partners in managing employee relations issues
  • Ensure integrity of data and upkeep of personnel files through regular auditing.
  • Facilitated communication between management and staff members regarding job duties or organizational changes.
  • Assisted HR Business Partners in exit interviews for departing employees to gain feedback on their experience with the organization.
  • Assisted in the administration of health, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
  • Assisted in 5500 audit and compliance annual reporting
  • Developed and distributed communications materials to educate employees about their benefits and any changes.

Human Resource Coordinator

Quigg Engineering
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding process
  • Administered health and welfare plans, handling enrollments, changes, and terminations
  • Corresponded with health plan vendors to resolve employee inquiries
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
  • Responded to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll
  • Prepared offer letters for successful applicants according to established guidelines.
  • Coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates; scheduled meetings as needed.

Human Resource Associate

CDW
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Facilitated new hire onboarding and I-9 verifications
  • Served as the central point of contact for coworker questions and emails
  • Maintained compliance acknowledgement contracts and personnel files
  • Ensured data integrity within the Peoplesoft database
  • Ran and generated reports as requested
  • Handled sensitive data with a strong sense of privacy and confidentiality.

Education

MBA Candidate – Organizational leadership -

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota
05.2026

B.S. Human Resource Management -

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota
12.2024

Skills

  • Confidential Document Control
  • Human Resources Audits
  • Report Generation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • HRIS Proficiency (Paylocity, Ceridian, Cornerstone, Peoplesoft)
  • New Employee Orientations
  • Benefits Explanation
  • Open enrollment
  • Benefits Administration
  • Termination Procedures
  • Payroll coordination
  • New employee orientations
  • Employee Relations
  • Microsoft Suite proficient

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Resource Operations Specialist

Merieux Nutrisciences
08.2022 - Current

Human Resource Coordinator

Quigg Engineering
04.2022 - 08.2022

Human Resource Associate

CDW
01.2022 - 04.2022

MBA Candidate – Organizational leadership -

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota

B.S. Human Resource Management -

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota

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