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Sonya R Krause

Sonya R Krause

Fort Myers

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
34
34
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Wayne Wiles Floorcoverings, Inc
05.2022 - 06.2025
  • Orchestrated orientation sessions, delivering comprehensive onboarding information for new hires.
  • Engineered innovative recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates and cultivate robust applicant pools.
  • Formulated and maintained job postings, meticulously tracking applicant progress in the database to enhance efficiency.
  • Scrutinized background and reference checks for prospective employees, ensuring high-quality hires aligned with company standards.
  • Collaborated with managers to design and implement tailored training programs that address specific individual team needs.
  • Facilitated effective communication between management and staff through regular meetings to address and resolve concerns.
  • Evaluated HR data to pinpoint areas for improvement, optimizing processes for recruitment and onboarding.
  • Ensured strict compliance with employment laws while managing sensitive employee information with the utmost discretion.

Senior Human Resources Consultant

TriNet
08.1999 - 04.2011
  • Assisted assigned clients by providing comprehensive human resource guidance tailored to their needs.
  • Delivered HR best-practice guidelines and instituted policy enhancements, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
  • Recommended targeted training programs for managers and employees, focusing on areas needing improvement.
  • Conducted on-site annual benefit enrollment meetings for clients and employees, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to facilitate the restructuring of payroll and HR functionalities for enhanced efficiency.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership teams on strategic succession planning initiatives, aligning resources with organizational goals.

Human Resources Consultant

Gevity
08.1999 - 04.2010
  • Provided expert HR guidance while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, minimizing legal risks.
  • Organized employee training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing performance and productivity.
  • Conducted engaging new hire orientations, guaranteeing a seamless onboarding experience for all new employees.
  • Advised management on best practices for effectively navigating personnel issues to maintain a harmonious workplace.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of employee data, including benefits information, to support HR operations.

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
08.1991 - 05.2025

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Training and mentoring
  • Compliance
  • Benefits and compensation management
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Employment law
  • Human resources operations
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Records management
  • Online position posting
  • Payroll administration
  • Employee handbook development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Benefits administration
  • Legal compliance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staff management
  • Payroll coordination
  • New employee orientation
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Background checks
  • Employee retention
  • Talent acquisition
  • Internal communications
  • Company organization
  • Team building
  • Performance appraisal
  • Employee onboarding
  • Employee relations
  • Organizational development
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Personnel recruitment
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Benefits programs
  • Employee support
  • HR leadership
  • Unemployment claims management
  • Employee morale management
  • Staffing and recruiting professional
  • HRIS management
  • Orientation preparation
  • Employee engagement
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Payroll processing
  • Exit interviews and processes
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Performance management
  • Organizational skills
  • Training development
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Microsoft office and docusign
  • Recordkeeping
  • Policy enforcement
  • Workforce improvements
  • Talent management
  • Career development
  • Labor law compliance
  • Staffing optimization
  • Post-hire check-ins
  • HR guidance
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Team collaboration
  • Human resources department processes
  • Human resource information system HRIS
  • Effective communication
  • Forecasting employment needs
  • Employment record verification
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCareer advancementWork-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company Retreats

Quote

"No act of Kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted"
-Aseop

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Wayne Wiles Floorcoverings, Inc
05.2022 - 06.2025

Senior Human Resources Consultant

TriNet
08.1999 - 04.2011

Human Resources Consultant

Gevity
08.1999 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science -

University of Toledo
08.1991 - 05.2025