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Sonya R Krause

Fort Myers

Summary

Senior Human Resources Consultant with extensive experience in onboarding and talent acquisition at TriNet. Demonstrated expertise in HRIS management and regulatory compliance, leading to improved recruitment strategies and higher employee retention rates. Skilled in fostering communication and collaboration, contributing to organizational success through effective training and performance management initiatives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Private company
05.2022 - Current
  • Organized orientation sessions, delivering comprehensive onboarding information for new hires.
  • Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates and build strong applicant pools.
  • Created and maintained job postings, tracking applicant progress in database for efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough background and reference checks for prospective employees to ensure quality hires.
  • Collaborated with managers to develop tailored training programs meeting individual team needs.
  • Facilitated communication between management and staff through regular meetings addressing concerns.
  • Analyzed HR data to identify improvement areas, optimizing processes for recruitment and onboarding.
  • Ensured compliance with employment laws while managing sensitive employee information discreetly.

Senior Human Resources Consultant

TriNet
08.1999 - 04.2011
  • Assisted assigned clients with human resource guidance, as needed.
  • Provided HR best-practice guidelines and policy improvements, based on answers to current practices and policies of various subjects, to ensure compliance with state and/or federal regulations.
  • Suggested training programs for managers and employees in areas needing improvement.
  • Conducted on-site client and employee annual benefit enrollment meetings.
  • Explained benefit plans, rates, and summary descriptions of all plans offered.
  • Worked with the TriNet executive leadership team in restructuring payroll and human resource roles throughout the organization after TriNet acquired Gevity.
  • Microsoft Office Tools, Outlook, E-Verify, Oracle, CRM Case Management, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, Avaya Phone System for Call Center Support, Integration Mapping for Payroll, and HRIS Systems.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership teams on succession planning efforts to identify key talent within the organization.
  • Coordinated recruitment activities including screening applicants, scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks.
  • Researched best practices in human resources management and consulted with business leaders to develop HR strategies to support their objectives.
  • Managed employee records in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring accuracy of data entry into the HR system.
  • Performed exit interviews with departing staff members to gain insights into company culture from a former employee's perspective.
  • Assisted with the development of training materials for various departments within the organization.
  • Maintained knowledge of current employment law regulations at both state and federal level.
  • Created reports analyzing workforce demographics, turnover rates and other metrics related to personnel performance evaluation.
  • Organized events such as team-building activities or office celebrations to foster positive morale among staff members.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing HR processes and developed recommendations for change initiatives.
  • Evaluated requests for reasonable accommodations under ADA guidelines.
  • Cultivated relationships with external vendors providing services such as background checks or payroll processing.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires including orientation sessions and administering benefits packages.
  • Developed, implemented and monitored human resources policies, procedures and programs.
  • Monitored changes in labor market conditions to inform decisions about staffing levels.
  • Analyzed trends in compensation levels across different departments to ensure compliance with labor laws.
  • Provided advice on employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, terminations and performance management.
  • Developed staffing strategies to fill vacancies and define position allocations.
  • Assessed personnel performance and provided guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Analyzed current organizational culture to develop systemic and scalable counter measures for sustainable change.
  • Liaised with management and employees to answer inquiries, administer contracts and support problem resolution.
  • Utilized HRIS data and statistical reports to monitor trends in recruitment, promotions, and terminations.
  • Created and implemented highly effective and individualized human resource solutions for clients.
  • Facilitated organizational development initiatives to conduct performance management and talent assessment.
  • Designed leadership development programs to monitor employee relations and increase retention.
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
  • Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
  • Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.

Human Resources Consultant

Gevity
08.1999 - 04.2010
  • Assisted assigned clients with human resource guidance, as needed.
  • Provided HR best-practice guidelines and policy improvements, based on answers to current practices and policies of various subjects, to ensure compliance with state and/or federal regulations.
  • Suggested training programs for managers and employees in areas needing improvement.
  • Conducted on-site client and employee annual benefit enrollment meetings.
  • Explained benefit plans, rates, and summary descriptions of all plans offered.
  • Worked with the TriNet executive leadership team in restructuring payroll and human resource roles throughout the organization after TriNet acquired Gevity.
  • Evaluated existing benefit packages and recommended improvements based on research findings.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and procedures throughout the workplace.
  • Reviewed job applications and selected qualified candidates for interviews.
  • Analyzed and evaluated employee performance, providing feedback and guidance for improvement.
  • Assisted employees with resolving workplace issues through mediation or arbitration.
  • Organized employee training sessions and workshops to improve work performance.
  • Provided assistance to businesses in developing and implementing human resource policies.
  • Implemented diversity initiatives aimed at increasing representation from underrepresented groups in the workforce.
  • Conducted new hire orientations, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
  • Advised management on best practices for managing personnel issues.
  • Assisted with payroll processing, including tracking hours worked and calculating wages.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee data, such as benefits information, disciplinary actions.
  • Performed background checks on potential hires to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop effective Human Resources systems.
  • Cultivated relationships with external vendors related to Human Resources services such as recruiting firms or health insurance providers.
  • Communicated changes in organizational structure to staff members.
  • Liaised with management and employees to answer inquiries, administer contracts and support problem resolution.
  • Analyzed current organizational culture to develop systemic and scalable counter measures for sustainable change.
  • Designed leadership development programs to monitor employee relations and increase retention.
  • Assessed personnel performance and provided guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Created and implemented highly effective and individualized human resource solutions for clients.
  • Analyzed periodic employee relations-related analytical data trends to formulate and implement action plans.
  • Facilitated organizational development initiatives to conduct performance management and talent assessment.
  • Utilized global HR frameworks to drive core HR processes, projects and initiatives within region.
  • Utilized HRIS data and statistical reports to monitor trends in recruitment, promotions, and terminations.
  • Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
  • Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
  • Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
  • Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.

Education

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Skills

  • Onboarding and talent acquisition
  • Onboarding processes
  • HRIS management
  • Policy development
  • Data analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Employee training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Project management
  • Employee benefits administration
  • HR consulting and relations
  • Payroll management
  • HRIS expertise
  • Succession planning
  • Leadership development
  • Payroll coordination
  • Benefits programs
  • Human resources operations
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Post-hire check-ins
  • Benefits administration
  • Company organization
  • Payroll administration
  • Legal compliance
  • Workforce planning
  • Grievance handling and redressal
  • Policy enforcement
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Internal communications
  • Employment law
  • Talent acquisition
  • Career development
  • Exit interviews
  • Background checks
  • Staffing and recruiting professional
  • Employee retention
  • Dispute mediation
  • Personnel information systems
  • Employee engagement
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Personnel recruitment
  • Employee onboarding
  • New employee orientation
  • Online position posting
  • Employee handbook development
  • Compliance
  • HR guidance
  • Talent management
  • Orientation preparation
  • Employee support
  • Unemployment claims management
  • Workforce improvements
  • Labor relations
  • Staff management
  • Corrective action planning
  • Labor law compliance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Employee morale management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Performance appraisal
  • Training programs
  • Organizational development
  • Recruitment
  • HR analytics
  • HR leadership

Certification

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Honors And Awards

Top Human Resources Consultant in SWFL 2010 - TriNet, 01/09

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Private company
05.2022 - Current

Senior Human Resources Consultant

TriNet
08.1999 - 04.2011

Human Resources Consultant

Gevity
08.1999 - 04.2010

The University of Toledo

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