Wendy Brown
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Well-qualified HR Generalist with proven success in employee relations, training, benefits administration and recruitment. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Fixed Fee IT
09.2011 - 02.2022
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Briefed job applicants regarding responsibilities, benefits and schedules to provide information regarding job specifications and logistics.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
HR Generalist
Howard S. Wright
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
HR Manager
Dolan Enterprises
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA06.1993
Skills
- Employee Retention
- Benefits Administration
- Recruitment
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Recruiting
- Employee Relations
- Employee Onboarding
- Recruitment Planning
- Presentation Preparation
Timeline
HR Generalist
Fixed Fee IT
09.2011 - 02.2022
HR Generalist
Howard S. Wright
01.2007 - 09.2008
HR Manager
Dolan Enterprises
03.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Washington State University
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