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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Total owner of the recruitment process with minimal supervision, to include: recruiting, interviews, and hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.• Collaborate with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.• With the Manager, compose and update job descriptions to include all pertinent information.• Oversee the background checks process, to include initiating background checks and employee eligibility verifications.• Conduct and implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.• Assist the Benefits Administrator and act as benefits liaison with benefits-related issues (for new hires and staff) with benefits-related questions and all the other ancillary providers.• Remain knowledgeable in DC Paid Family leave standards, FMLA, and LOA and assist Employee processing of each.• Manage the employee-facing digital boards, such as Olive Tree or similar system.• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute Human Resources programs, including but not limited to: compensation, benefits, leaves; disputes; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.• Counselling, coaching, and advising staff on employee relations matters by interpreting, applying and guiding employees on organizational regulations and policies. • Supports HR Director and Sr. HR Manager in administering and executing human resource programs and processes.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Manages recruitment process, Talent Acquisition, and ATS• Writes/posts job announcements, conducts telephone screen, coordinates interviews; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants.• Conducts background checks and employee eligibility verifications. • Onboards new employees and communicates necessary information to team members, Security, IT and hiring managers.• Performs New Hire Orientations• Maintains employee recognition programs.• Assists with record keeping related to termination, leave, classifications, promotions. • Counselling, coaching, and advising staff on employee relations matters by interpreting, applying and guiding employees on organizational regulations and policies. • Supports HR Director and Sr. HR Manager in administering and executing human resource programs and processes. • Develops and updates internal communications utilizing the company’s internal website, LMS and electronic boards in DC and in OKC.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Part time intern reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities and roles include:• Independently led performance of internal form I-9 and E-Verify audit on all active and terminatedemployees. This includes completion of paper and electronic form I-9s case trailing.• Detailed overview of scanned documents for errors and provided corrections according to U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Handbook for Employers M-274.• Developed and tracks recordkeeping process to facilitate the subsequent audit (depicting from anorganized scope all retained terminated employees, and all corrected I-9s).• Collaboration with Homeland Security staff to implement accurate documentation and instructions arefollowed to complete I-9 and E-Verify internal audit, including outlining a standard operating procedureto follow in future audits.• Experience with compliance of the EEO-1 report and process, including knowledge and training tosupport technical assistance of the annual filing.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Full time manager/instructor of one of 4 DMV area locations with a virtual national presence. Responsibilities and roles include:• Managed operations, scheduling, and staff + vendor recruitment for the Baltimore location, which included over 500 clients, 50 vendors and 20 local partners.• Developed standard operating procedures for the new location operations, including a short handbook summary of administrative and HR operational procedures for all instructors.• Point trainer for new instructor and clientele recruitment and retention.• Managed daily budget/sales analysis and overview for operational success.• Lead local public relations manager, coordinating special events and classes for the public, VIP training, and local chamber of commerce.• Leads group classes. The main duty includes a curriculum and lead groups through various levels and types of yoga practice. This can include doing administrative work for the class, getting equipment together and understanding client needs. • Demonstrate practice and technique. As the expert lead instructor, led demonstration of the body to show the correct way to get into poses, the most beneficial breathing patterns, and tips for achieving spiritual wellness.• Certified OM Hot Yoga instructor (200 hours training) with 4 years of international teaching experience, including Mexico, Canada, and Europe.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Under direct supervision of ownership, the position included the overall administration of a retail location and any off-site activities/trainings, including client relations, programmatic resolutions, and leading creation of advertising/social media marketing campaigns. Energetic and optimist customer service representative with experience in assisting clients in solving complex issues.• Developed operation process for the studio, including phone/social media process and deployment, managed scheduling/appointments for personal sessions, personnel, and clients.• Lead all social media and marketing content development for studio classes and special events, including content development includes messaging, advertising, social media influencing targeting training, education, and fitness towards the client.• Provided back-up supervision of the studio and independently managed the establishment when manager/owner was not present.• Lead reorganization and maintenance of the facility, body wrap machines, equipment, restrooms, etc.• Alternate instructor for studio team in cases of emergency or immediate substitutions

Mclean, Virginia, United States

Supervisor responsible for planning and executing regular clean up tasks/activities in both commercial and high-end residential homes. Supervised personnel and trained new recruits related to building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, security, and minor repairs. These activities included but were not limited to:• Discretion of personal and professional privacy of client and business activities• Managing day-to-day operations with particular attention to details pertaining to interior design, cleanliness of fragile equipment or furniture, and securing articles• Responsible for personnel team in the transport of equipment through to tasks such as physical operations maintenance. • Maintained knowledge of protocols for public and private residences, including guidance of McLean community residential zoning and building codes as they pertain to maintaining facility measures.• Performed tool and equipment maintenance.• Performed physical labor including steam cleaning carpets, rugs, window washing, and general room/furniture cleaning. This included arranging and final overview of all work conducted for each job task.

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services, 3.8

Associate'S Degree, Social Sciences, 3.75