Sydney Mapes

• Supported the recruiting process by creating job descriptions, posted jobs, filtered resumes, screened candidates, set up interviews, conducted background checks and drug screens, negotiated salary offers, and prepared offer letters.
• Managed new employee orientations, benefits, payroll, retirements, terminations, and promotions for 350 employees.
• Managed to bring the recruiting process in house and completely cut the cost of temp agencies.
• Administered, maintain, and tracked leave of absence requests, short and long term disability, FMLA requests and ADA requests.
• Guided managers on actively addressing and resolving conflicts with employees.
• Prepared a variety of regular and special reports (Overtime, headcount, turnover, etc.)
• Interprets policies and procedures and resolves issues with employees in regards to adherence of company policies and procedures.
• Coordinated distribution/communication of projects including updated employee policies, handbook, 401(k), and open enrollment.
• Developed associate communications network within the facility, via bulletin boards, department communication boards, posters, flyers, and a SMS messaging platform called Zingle.
• Promoting rewards and recognition programs and other actives to engage and promote positive employee morale.
• Coordinating or assisted with special projects and events such as staff retirements, holiday parties, spirit committee, and the annual family day event.
• Reduced turnover rates by developing comprehensive employee retention programs.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing innovative HR strategies and policies.
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.

• Coordinated a wide variety of tasks and projects for the Human Resource Department which encompassed organization of personnel and medical records, administration of performance evaluations, and benefits administrations.
• Inputted relevant data into the Affirmative Action log and monitored for adverse impact.
• Interviewed Candidates for hourly and non-exempt salary positions.
• Communicated with new hires before their start date to provide necessary information (e.g. documentation needed for orientation, work schedules, personal protective equipment).
• Organized new hire documentation, reviewed company polices and benefits at orientation.
• Communicated with the IT Department to set up a new hire’s computer and work phone.
• Correlated and administered new hire employment documentation.
• Provided administrative support to HR Staff.
• Inputted personnel records into ADP system i.e. new hire, terminations, payroll, and personnel changes.
• Verified legal compliance documentation i.e. I9 documentation, Employee Export Compliance, background and employment verification, and drug screens.
• Verification of Temporary Employees hours work with Managers, Supervisors, Accounting and Employment Agencies.
• Verification of temps worked hours from ADP time and attendance and AQCS.
• Maintain HRIS system, generated reports, and completed verifications of employment.

Purchasing Administrator

• Provided administrative support to Purchasing Manager.
• Used the systems PurchaseReq and Syteline to complete purchase orders and e-requisitions.
• Corresponded with the appropriate vendors to acquire pricing discounts.
• Correlated with vendors for conformation of shipping deliveries.

Administrative Assistant

• Managed vacation calendars of the Executive Staff Members.
• Managed scheduling the conference and meeting rooms.
• Prepared Human Resources slide presentation (annual service awards recognition certification) for the Quarterly Coffee Talk (State of the Union) employee meetings.

• Attend monthly Board meetings in preparation for future events.
• Attend networking lunch and meetings with Chapter Members to solicit members.
• Review and update the organizations website
• Participated on the welcoming charity committee.
• Help the board members choose a new charity each year