Jo M Underhill Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Provides advice and assistance to employees and leadership on HR policies, programs, and procedures.Works closely with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention.Collaborates with payroll team to adjust cost centers, resolve payroll errors, issue reimbursements, and issue final paychecks.Participates in investigations, interviewing employees and witnesses, creating thorough documentation, and collaborating with leadership to implement recommended resolutions.Assists Corporate and local Human Resources with the annual open enrollment process; provides first-line answers to benefit-related questions and escalating as needed.Creates and maintains employee information within Workday, auditing frequently to ensure that information is complete, accurate, and appropriately filed.Guides employees and leaders through leave of absence processes and coordinates with corporate leave of absence department to obtain and/or provide all required documentation and notices.Participates in creation and execution of special projects and programs with organization-wide impact, such as employee development programs, special trainings, wellness events, and community involvement efforts.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

• Coordinates new employee onboarding process for both in-person and remote hires. Initiates background screenings and responds to related concerns; facilitates I-9 completions in compliance with applicable law; guides new employees through orientation resources and paperwork; follows up as needed to ensure timely completion and clarity.• Manages information and changes within HRIS and physical filing system. Maintains the accuracy and security of all HR-related files in accordance with the records retention policy including employee personnel files, medical files and I-9s.• Creates and implements engagement programs designed to support employees on contract assignments across the continental US.• Designs policies aligned with company's high ethical standards and applicable law.• Prepares and distributes new trainings, orientations, and other informational materials.• Acts as first point of contact for employees to the office, answering frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, the hiring process, benefits, etc.; refers out-of-scope questions to appropriate colleagues.

Remote

• Communicated daily with multiple supervisors to meet time-sensitive deadlines.• Gained in-depth knowledge of employment law from over 25 US states and at the federal level.• Tailored employee handbooks and policies for a wide span of clients in the vacation rental industry in compliance with applicable law and in alignment with client's organizational culture.• Executed extensive market research projects to expand company's influence in the vacation rental industry.• Guided clients through new legislation and services at regular intervals.• Created job descriptions on an as-needed basis for clients.

Bend, Oregon, United States

Cloverdale, Or

• Administered medical treatment within an EMT-B scope of practice. • Communicated with relevant parties about the patients' needs and further care. • Verified disability accommodations were appropriate and worked with staff and guests to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

• Implemented community engagement and development plans, hosted meetings of 50+ residents, and connected students with resources and groups to facilitate a positive first-year experience.• Documented incidents and provided follow-ups to uphold university policies. • Coordinated with professional staff and emergency services to ensure student health and safety.

Cloverdale, Or

• Administered medical treatment within an EMT-B scope of practice. • Communicated with relevant parties about the patients' needs and further care. • Verified disability accommodations were appropriate and worked with staff and guests to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants.

Cloverdale, Or

• Developed merit badge class curriculums to teach intermediate crafting skills to students ranging from 11 to 17 years old. • Maintained accurate records of student progress to keep students on schedule for merit badge completion.• Trained junior counselors in preparation for permanent positions next year.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting, 3.44

Activities and Societies: Oregon State University HR Management Association - SHRM Student Chapter • Secretary - 1 year • Member - 1 year.

Emt-B, 4.00