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Suni Gooch

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

A result driven Human Resource Professional with extensive background in HR/Benefits/Compensation/Recruiting/Training and FMLA laws. Looking to obtain a position that will allow me to further advance my HR career as well as contribute to the team where I can fully utilize my knowledge and education in support of the HR goals and mission.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Employee Benefits

Ivy Tech Community College
03.2022 - Current
  • Administrated all leaves of absence include: Medical , FMLA, STD, LTD military, Unpaid personal leaves.
  • Coordinated all aspects of employee leave including FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability and unpaid leave of absence.
  • Ensured currency and compliance of all federal laws, state laws, and company policy.
  • Maintained knowledge of all HR systems, application and tools (Workday, Banner, PlanSource, and other external applications.)
  • Provided direct support to management and campus HR, while maintaining strict and confidentiality in handling highly sensitive medical information regarding employees.
  • Conducted benefit orientation with new hires.

HR Coordinator/Leave of absence Specialist

ADT-(formally Defenders)
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed Employee Leaves to ensure compliance with company policy and FMLA and ADA leave laws
  • Managed COVID-19 leave cases ensuring compliance with all Federal and State laws
  • Proficient knowledge of State and Federal FMLA and disability leave laws
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of company HR policies and processes related in FMLA and ADA
  • Strengthened company's leave of absence process
  • Provide excellent customer service to employees and members of management with all inquiries around leaves of absence
  • Enter iTrack cases related to leaves of absence, returning employees from leave and inquiries related to benefits and payroll
  • Manage the field LOA monthly report ensuring employees are placed in the correct leave code and follow-ups are made on return to work

HR Service Desk Specialist

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Served as the face of the HR Shared Service Center and first point of contact to all customers
  • Answered questions pertaining to the companies HR programs, policies, practices and tools, benefits administration, payroll/time administration, training and HR information systems and tools
  • Responded to phones calls, web and email request from customers across all of NAM HR affiliates and external vendors
  • Trained and assisted employees and managers on Workday process and transactions
  • Responsible for improving both personal service performance and meeting overall quality

HR Corporate Representative/Recruiter

QUALITY COMPANIES, LLC
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Search, identify and qualify all potential candidates (through internal database, job boards, social media, job fairs, search engines)
  • Screen applications, conduct phone-based interviews
  • Attended and setup university career fairs as a liaison and recruiter between the University and the company
  • Conducted Benefit enrollment and explained plans
  • Converted an applicant tracking system from Indeed to Paycom
  • Develop training programs to Director and Management levels and assisted and wrote the company’s first performance employee evaluation
  • Measure and presented effectiveness in exit interviews, questionnaires and surveys to senior management

Float Bank Teller

HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Processing customer deposits, withdrawals, and payments
  • Moved from branch to branch to assist with staffing shortages
  • Supporting the bank sales team by identifying customer needs and then promoting current offers to them
  • Opening investor accounts, checking accounts and saving accounts
  • Adhering to all bank security, audit, and compliance requirements

Education

B.S. - Human Resources Development

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

MBA

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
10-2025

Skills

  • SHRM
  • Microsoft Office
  • Source Reports & Data Entry
  • OSHA Laws & Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Business administration
  • Staff development
  • Consulting
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Assistant Director of Employee Benefits

Ivy Tech Community College
03.2022 - Current

HR Coordinator/Leave of absence Specialist

ADT-(formally Defenders)
07.2019 - 01.2022

HR Service Desk Specialist

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS
10.2017 - 02.2019

HR Corporate Representative/Recruiter

QUALITY COMPANIES, LLC
10.2015 - 09.2017

Float Bank Teller

HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
02.2015 - 10.2015

B.S. - Human Resources Development

Indiana State University

MBA

Indiana Wesleyan University

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