As a Benefits and Rewards Manager at The Friendly Home, I focus on optimizing HR systems and improving employee retention and satisfaction. I manage system interfaces, integrations, and data transfers, conducted training on HRIS functionality, and developed reports and dashboards to enhance data use and compliance with state and federal requirements.

Strategic partner responsible for managing employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, diversity & inclusion, compensation, employee engagement, and employee development. Provides advice and counsel on university HR policies and procedures, compliance with state and federal employment laws, and governmental compliance requirements.* Provide direction to administrators, faculty, and staff with the interpretation of, and compliance with, federal and state discrimination and employment laws and regulations*Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. *Provide guidance and counsel to administrators, managers, supervisors, faculty, and staff regarding employee relations issues and employment actions. *Provide guidance and counsel on compensation-related matters, including job offers, management of annual merit increase budget planning, and performance appraisal administration. *Review and approve faculty/staff requisitions, employee action forms, and salary changes submitted to HR to ensure consistency with market data and internal equity.*Work with university Legal Counsel on behalf of internal respondents for employment-related current and pending litigation*Plan and conduct partnership meetings with respective colleges/divisions to assess, develop and implement HR-related support needs.* Review HRIS data audits for assigned colleges/divisions; take action as needed to ensure accurate payroll and other employment-related reports.*Conduct employee Exit Interviews, and track and analyze data to determine appropriate changes (if any) regarding current processes or policies.Served on internal RIT committees, including HR liaison to the Staff Recognition Awards Selection Committee.

Taking this exciting opportunity, my HR and event management capabilities grew exponentially. Providing pivotal support, I empowered staff understanding of wide-ranging HR matters by serving as point-of-contact. Building on prior experience, I advanced my HR expertise, performing recruitment, new hire on-boarding and orientation, and attendance tracking. My interpersonal and relationship management skills resulted in strong vendor, staff, and client relations. Orchestrating small and large-scale health & wellness activities from conception through finalization, I used strong organization and a detailed approach to ensure successful outcomes. Additionally, my superior customer service skills resulted in my recognition with an ICARE nomination.

With a genuine desire to direct my career toward leadership positions, I eagerly accepted this opportunity to expand my abilities in program coordination and event planning. Here I developed skills in operational and facility management, including staff supervision, yearly budgeting, data analysis, and leadership. Collaborating with HR and benefits managers, my contributions were instrumental in optimizing HR programs and healthcare benefits administration.