Versatile HR professional with a passion for people and process efficiency. Experienced in recruitment, employee engagement, benefits administration, and office management. Thrives in fast-paced environments, optimizing workflows and enhancing team productivity. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist / Manager
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier
Gainesville, GA
08.2021 - 06.2024
Developed and enforced HR policies adhering to federal, state, and local laws and Boys & Girls Clubs standards
Assisted staff and volunteer leadership in decision-making related to policy issues, employee relations, and staff development needs.
Prepared reports that summarized human resources programs and activities
Administered a comprehensive employee benefits program which consisted of health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, life insurance, and disability benefits.
Facilitated employee benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations in adherence to company policies and regulations
Managed administrative and operational systems for maintaining employment and personnel records to ensure legal compliance.
Provided support in the recruitment process, including recommending sources and strategies to comply with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records.
Promoted a productive work environment that fosters positive and effective working relationships along with open communication. Ensured respect for the gender and cultural diversity of Club staff, volunteers, and members.
Controlled expenditures against budget, particularly in the areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits, and staff development
Encourages proactive strategies for responding to employee relations issues to minimize potential expenses.
Human Resources Generalist
District 2 Public Health
Gainesville, GA
07.2020 - 08.2021
Served as primary to support staff recruitment
Drafted job notifications and instituted innovative and economical recruitment sourcing techniques to proactively lure potential candidates.
Proactively identified opportunities and assessed improvements to the candidate experience and partner with HR Leadership to develop and implement innovative and lasting solutions
Conducted new employee onboarding / orientation
Assisted with benefits, open enrollment, and special projects
Worked with temporary staff and agencies.
Human Resources Generalist / Associate Relations Representative
Perdue Farms, Inc.
Gainesville, GA
05.2016 - 05.2020
Effectively managed the Human Resources staff including hiring, training, and development to ensure all services are provided on time and cost effectively
Managed the company’s workers’ compensation program
Ensured compliance with legal requirements, handling claims, and working closely with employees, insurance companies, and healthcare providers to facilitate efficient and effective injury management and return-to-work processes
Established a working relationship with managers and supervisors, hourly production associates, in the processing plant to foster an environment of cooperative progress
Effectively handled the resolution of conflict in the workplace, coached and counseled supervision on methods to improve absenteeism, turnover, and plant efficiencies
Ensured newly hired associates receive an effective, timely, informative new hire orientation utilizing the company approved format and material
Scheduled, conducted, facilitated, audited, and identified new methods to improve new hire orientation
Provided training to supervisory personnel on policies and procedures
Managed the Peer Review / Management Review process
Identified, designed, trained, implemented, and audited new methods to reduce turnover
Effectively managed special projects as assigned by management.
Human Resources Administrator
Printpack inc
Shreveport, LA
03.2012 - 12.2014
Managed front office and temporary staff
Processed weekly plant payroll
Processed all employment actions including pay adjustments, recruiting, shift changes, and classification changes
Responsible for the timely distribution and tracking of performance reviews
Ensured that all counseling, training, and attendance records were maintained and up to date
Primary point of contact for associate inquiries on benefit plans and claim processing
Managed annual benefit enrollment process and facilitated benefit meetings
Coordinated associate on-boarding and off-boarding process
Participated in monitoring issues affecting employee morale
Managed and processed FMLA / STD/ LTD for associates.
Human Resources / Billing Coordinator
Willis Knighton / The Oaks of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
09.2010 - 02.2012
Processed new hires, including background checks and drug screenings
Processed workers compensation claims with insurance company
Performed interviews and screened applications
Assisted associates with benefit and policy questions
Provided billing information by collecting and analyzing information
Resolved billing issues with residents
Determined resident invoice by capturing services noted in resident file, clarifying services with staff
Issued statements by entering service data; calculating charges; mailed statements
Set-up new billing system for Tower at The Oaks and Savannah at The Oaks
Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Managed accounts receivables & collections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Louisiana State University
12.2015
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Taleo
Balance Trak
My HR Track
Payroll Processing
Kronos
Paycom
ADP
Recruitment and Retention
HRIS Software (SAP, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne)
Employee Relations
Unemployment Compensation Process
Orientation & On-boarding
Training & Development
HR Policies & Procedures
Benefit / Open Enrollment Administration
EEOC
ACA
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist / Manager
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier
08.2021 - 06.2024
Human Resources Generalist
District 2 Public Health
07.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resources Generalist / Associate Relations Representative
Perdue Farms, Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2020
Human Resources Administrator
Printpack inc
03.2012 - 12.2014
Human Resources / Billing Coordinator
Willis Knighton / The Oaks of Louisiana
09.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Louisiana State University
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