Margaret Terrell, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Received Gold Award for innovative leadership to develop and implement a revamped recruiting program. •Led the team to build a comprehensive new approach to career fair recruiting, resulting in short-term and long-term hiring results in a particularly challenging environment•After an almost 3-year hiatus, assisted in establishing an innovative new recruiting/career fair strategy where HR, management, and other representatives attended 13 virtual and in-person career fairs across the country•Conducted benchmark research, industry scanning, proposals, and set up new technologies to better access college students (Handshake) which gives NPI direct access to hundreds of thousands of students across the country, and the ability to target specific skills, degrees, courses, and even club participation (such as Japanese American Student Association)•Developed a Company branding and social media strategy including new banners, giveaways, collateral, and other support materials for our in-person career fairs as well as social media to boost online engagement and subsequently more applications from better candidates•Created and delivered career fair training for managers and other participants•Worked with multiple departments "behind the scenes" to create a cross-departmental team•Doubled LinkedIn and Handshake hired candidates over prior year

Hillsboro, Oregon

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the employee benefit programs including leaves of absence for 300+ employees. • Improved communication during the pandemic to achieve exemplary customer service• Analyzed and recommended new benefits which best met employee and company needs• Updated and streamlined internal intranet system to include relevant benefits communication• Managed employee engagement initiatives including coffee carts, gifts, and wellness programs• Maintained and audited benefit records including 401(k), loan files, and benefits billing• Set up file feeds with new HRIS system, identified implementation issues, and problem solved solutions• Contributing member of the 401(k)-committee including recording meeting minutes and fiduciary training• Continued education to stay abreast of federal, state, and local laws and changes to compliance • Participated in various benefits surveys and reviewed results to ensure benefits were competitive with market

Hillsboro, Oregon

Promoted to HR Generalist from Recruiter position because of taking on additional roles within the HR department.• Implemented a new HRIS system from Ceridian to Paycom• Created training material such as work instructions, reference guides, checklists, and forms• Contributing member of the Environmental, Health & Safety and the Employee of the Month Committees• Attended relevant Leadership Development workshops, Barran Liebman seminars, SHRM webinars, BOLI training courses, and Microsoft classes through Kinetics• Promoted teamwork, achieved stellar customer service ratings, produced quality work, juggled a variety of projects, and volunteered to help in an assortment of areas

Hillsboro, Or

Responsible for full cycle recruiting efforts including professional, engineering, technology, and manufacturing positions, as well as the company liaison for the contingent workforce.• Consulted with hiring managers to develop a recruiting plan and hiring strategy• Took quick action to get job openings posted and review resumes as they are received• Excellent communication skills in summarizing interview notes so hiring managers can decide whether move forward• Good follow-up and communication with candidates• Increased caliber of candidates by instituting new interview and screening techniques• Improved and expanded first day new employee onboarding presentations• Participate and organize career fairs at community colleges and Work Source locations• Partnered with Communications Specialist to build brand to attract and retain top talent• Great at building relationships both internally and externally• Highly productive and team oriented• Cross trained with Benefits Administrator and HR Business Partner• Point person for internships including mechanical engineering interns through MECOP

Portland, Oregon Area

Worked on a team of four in an organization of 300+. Provided support in the areas of recruiting, background checks, new hire paperwork, personnel files, job description editing, and other job duties as assigned.• Expanded social media platforms to recruit and attract candidates• Attended job fairs and enthusiastically supported the company and its mission• Updated employee handbook for compliance with recent changes in employment law• Served on Policy and Procedure Task Force and Interview Task Force

Firestone, Colorado, United States

Served as the sole, dedicated HR representative for 160+ personnel. Provided support in the areas of interviewing, on-boarding, personnel actions, benefits, timecards, payroll, and HR data reporting.• Successfully compiled detailed weekly sales and labor excel reports well within deadlines• Attended STAR Safety team meetings and reviewed Departmental Safety rules with new hires• Researched payroll discrepancies with excellent problem-solving skills• Participated in Cultural Council meetings and empowered members to make a difference in our store with greater associate engagement and mentoring of new hires• Acted as a resource for benefits questions including FMLA, health benefits, and open enrollment

Firestone, Colorado

• Managed 10 employees, including support, training, and performance evaluations• Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and sympathetic manner resulting in world class customer satisfaction