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SHONTELE HARRISON

SHONTELE HARRISON

Suisun City,CA

Summary

Well-qualified HR leader skilled in managing employees, associates and day-to-day department operations with decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Touro University
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive analyses of HR systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and enhance efficiency
  • Responsible for Employee Relations; managing and resolving complex employee relations issues
  • Provided guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Served as a trusted advisor to employees and management, providing guidance and support on HR-related matters
  • Process and manage all leave of absence and EDD requests and workers compensation claims
  • Support recruitment efforts of key roles including leadership positions
  • Successfully hired employees to leverage and optimize retention, satisfaction, and performance
  • Conduct new hire orientation, onboarding, and training
  • Including off-boarding and final check handling
  • Played a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment through effective communication and collaboration
  • Met weekly several departments ensuring workplace satisfaction and retention
  • Assisted managers in determining training needs and finding the best solutions to meet those needs.

Human Resources Supervisor

Vintners Distributors, Inc
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Administered company-wide compensation and benefit plans
  • Worked with vendors and implemented open enrollment
  • Generated communication insuring all employees are notified of open enrollment
  • Collaborated with leadership on recruitment strategies, development plans, performance management, and employee engagement to improve retention rates by 12%
  • Provided guidance on employee relations and matters of corrective action that reduced turnover rates by 8%
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
  • Assisted with new employee onboarding, and ensured all pre-employment forms were completed
  • Hired 30-40 new hires a week
  • Entered new hire information into HRIS, and recorded terminations, and processed employee changes and updates
  • Managed all functions of terminations, including final check processing
  • Separated 20-30 employees a week
  • Processed all health benefits, ensuring payments are submitted
  • 400-500 employees enrolled in health benefits
  • Researched and adapted a new benefits plan that improved employee satisfaction by 9%
  • All benefits administration, including COBRA, reporting, leave administration, and worker's compensation
  • Managed all EDD, State Disability, and State Audits; 15-20 claims per week
  • Along with managing the Affordable Care Act reports monthly.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management, Marketing & Sales -

Kaplan University
08.2010

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Employee Relations
  • Coaching leadership
  • Legal Compliance
  • Benefits Administration
  • Background Checks
  • Exit Interviews
  • Managing employee relations
  • HR policies development
  • Human Resource Information System HRIS

Awards

  • Dean's List
  • President's List

Certification

  • Leadership Essentials Certificate

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Touro University
07.2023 - 12.2023

Human Resources Supervisor

Vintners Distributors, Inc
01.2015 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science in Management, Marketing & Sales -

Kaplan University
SHONTELE HARRISON