Tanna Thurber
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Human Resource professional with a proven track record in onboarding, training, recruiting, and HR administration. Skilled in multitasking, prioritizing, and executing tasks within tight deadlines. Effective communicator fostering strong relationships with colleagues, employees, and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Inspires growth mindsets and promotes core company values. Always excited to grow my professional understanding and skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Services Specialist/Internal Recruiting
DBSI Inc.
Chandler, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of Paylocity as our new HRIS system, transitioning the organization from outdated manual processes to a streamlined and automated system, resulting in a significant reduction in administrative tasks and improved accuracy in employee data management.
- Managed human resource operational activities to maximize accuracy,confidentiality, and efficiency.
- Managed and restructured the onboarding process for new employees, including pre-hire tasks, orientation, and training.
- Collaborated closely with department heads on plans for recruiting additional personnel and managed full cycle recruiting activities.
- Provided guidance on payroll, benefits and other HR matters to staff members.
- Improved the general work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing employee engagement.
- Consistently pursuing opportunities to grow personal understanding of HR responsibilities through one on one mentor instruction, LinkedIn Learning, and PHR/SHRM publications.
People Operations Coordinator
A1 Garage Door Services
Phoenix, AZ
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated resolution of diverse HR issues through effective coordination and communication with individual employees and management, ensuring prompt and satisfactory outcomes.
- Collaborated with Paylocity customer service representatives to become a subject matter expert on all HR processes within their system.
- Conducted comprehensive HRIS trainings for my team, resulting in improved efficiency and heightened ability to assist individual employees.
- Spearheaded the development and completion of a new employee onboarding and orientation process by actively seeking and incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
- Organized and lead bi-weekly group sessions with new hires to provide comprehensive explanations and trainings on the company's diverse Benefits options, along with other orientation materials.
- Coordinated with HR Business Partners on legal and policy compliance, conflict resolution, documentation, and company-wide event engagement.
- Worked with the recruiting team to increase our ability to attract top-tier candidates and enhance employee retention.
Human Resource Intern
BD
Tempe, AZ
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted audits on I-9 records, manager assignments, and employee vacation allotment.
- Prepared announcements and reports to managers, teams, and all employees.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal stakeholders in preparing employee appreciation events, return to work activities and gifts for associates, and holiday parties.
- Handled various administrative tasks such as generating reports and presentations, setting up meetings, and ordering office supplies.
- Partnered with managers, associates, and HR business partners in gathering vital management resources and training for current and prospective managers to develop a 'management resources' webpage for the company website.
- Provided assistance to the recruitment process by reviewing resumes and forwarding acceptable candidates' resumes to the hiring managers.
- Managed gift disbursement for new hires and for employee anniversaries along with other company mailings.
Office Administrative Assistant
Bruce Gardener Co. Inc.
Mesa, AZ
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Employed proficient use of Excel spreadsheets and QuickBooks in tracking project performance data and generating reports to ensure the management was updated on significant trends.
- Aided with payroll preparation and entered data into cumulative payroll documents.
- Updated new employee packages, training materials, benefits, and announcements.
- Performed a wide range of the Human Resource department clerical duties, including but not limited to: filing, sorting, and delivering mail and bookkeeping.
- Efficiently entered various forms of data and maintained accurate records
- Developed and facilitated engaging financial presentations using QuickBooks, Excel, and Buildertrend.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City11-2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2015
Skills
- Human Resources Operations
- Recruitment and hiring
- Training development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employee support
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Workday
- Paylocity
- ServiceNow
- Shared Services
- Adobe
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Employee Services Specialist/Internal Recruiting
DBSI Inc.
08.2023 - Current
People Operations Coordinator
A1 Garage Door Services
11.2022 - 07.2023
Human Resource Intern
BD
07.2021 - 12.2021
Office Administrative Assistant
Bruce Gardener Co. Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Utah State University
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