Vivian Ogu
Rockaway Beach
Summary
HR Generalist with 4+ years of experience in startup environments, specializing in full-cycle recruitment, on boarding, retention, payroll, and benefits. Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced settings, including successfully re-staffing an organization during a critical transition and seeking to leverage my expertise while growing into an HR manager role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Direct Care Mgmt. LLC DBA CareCollab
02.2023 - Current
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, expediting the hiring of qualified candidates.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans.
- Improved organizational culture with introduction of team-building activities.
- Advocated for employee wellness programs, contributing to healthier workplace.
- Resolved employee disputes with empathy and professionalism, maintaining harmonious work environment.
- Enhanced internal communication strategies, resulting in improved information flow across departments.
- Analyzed job roles and responsibilities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee capabilities.
- Created job postings and job descriptions for various job boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to scheduling candidates for interviews
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
HR Coordinator
Valhalla Medics
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Facilitated recruitment process by posting over 10 job ads per month, cold calling applications, scheduling interviews, and onboarding hired contractors.
- Conducted quarterly personnel file audits to ensure completion & compliance with state laws.
- Ran payroll for office and field staff utilizing ADP, Quickbooks & Zenefits while regularly addressing general payroll-related inquiries.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Coordinated company training and compiled training reports and communication to support compliance with corporate requirements.
- Counseled managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures, and workplace issues.
- Sent notices to employees and contractors regarding expiring documentation.
- Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits.
HR /Fiscal Assistant
Police Athletic League Inc
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Reviewed employee PTO requests and processed vacation/sick balances on weekly basis.
- Reviewed staff time sheets for accuracy and submitted approved forms to payroll.
- Recruited, screened, and hired 12 qualified candidates for vacant teaching and administrative roles within a 2 - month period.
- Managed new hire onboarding, paperwork, and training.
- Prepared monthly, weekly, and daily reports using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Academic Coach
Bridges To Adelphi
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with peers on autism spectrum.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression, and career options.
- Assisted with student academic task prioritization and completion by utilizing Google calendar, Task Lists, and Phone alarms.
- Facilitated Program 4 social events and activities during fall and spring semesters to foster healthy social relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
SYEP - Summer Admin Clerk
Extra Care Home Care Agency
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
- Facilitate HHA examinations
- Coordinate company meetings and communications
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2019
Skills
- Google Calendar, Microsoft Office, G-suite
- ADP, ADP Run, Zenefits, Quickbooks, Empeon payroll
- HRIS
- Employee Orientation
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Biweekly Payroll Processing
- Benefits and Payroll Coordination
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Recruitment Management
- Vendor Invoice Processing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- Payroll administration
- Conflict resolution
- Recruitment strategies
- Confidential document control
- Wages and salary
- Staff management
- Talent acquisition
- Exit interviews
- Recruitment
Timeline
HR Generalist
Direct Care Mgmt. LLC DBA CareCollab
02.2023 - Current
HR Coordinator
Valhalla Medics
06.2022 - 02.2023
HR /Fiscal Assistant
Police Athletic League Inc
08.2019 - 07.2022
Academic Coach
Bridges To Adelphi
09.2018 - 04.2019
SYEP - Summer Admin Clerk
Extra Care Home Care Agency
06.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
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