Tina Watson
Amherst,NY
Summary
Driven Human Resources Assistant with proven success at Target, enhancing workforce efficiency and compliance through expert management of HR practices and meticulous audits. Excelled in organizational management and communication, significantly improving new hire integration and personnel file accuracy. Skilled in Microsoft Office and demonstrating high emotional intelligence, adept at navigating fast-paced environments and complex team dynamics.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Target
03.2007 - Current
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Assisted in payroll processing to ensure timely delivery of paychecks to all employees.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
- Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
- Collaborated with department managers on workforce planning strategies to identify staffing needs within their teams accurately.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Managed confidential employee records, safeguarding personal and professional information.
- Maintained compliance with employment laws and regulations, conducting regular audits of HR practices.
- Supported payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary distribution.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Computer Information Systems
SUNY Canton
Canton, NYElementary Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Administrative Skills
- Strong Listening Skills
- Maintaining Files
- Multi-line phone systems
- Time Management
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Management
- Inventory Management
- Communication Skills
- Patience
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Target
03.2007 - Current
Computer Information Systems
SUNY Canton
Elementary Education
SUNY Buffalo State
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