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Bellevue, Wa

Redmond, Wa

• Prepare and maintain accurate confidential employee personnel records and HR Department files to ensure security, accuracy and availability.• Maintain employee database in HRIS systems and coordinate process with Payroll as required.• Prepare and process pre-employment, onboarding and termination paperwork.• Administer and review background checks and drug screening.• Process all data entry into HRIS systems for new hires, employee changes and terminations.• Conduct internal audits of various HR documentation and follows up to collect missing documents.• Lead the processing and tracking of unemployment claims, COBRA, & Workers Comp.• Process external inquiries for employment verification, mortgage applications, employee garnishments, and other employment related documents in accordance with company policy/procedures• Post career opportunities on various job boards.• Screen resumes, identify top-tier candidates & schedule initial phone screens.• Coordinate interview process between candidates and internal interview team.• Perform employee reference checks.• Plan, schedule and coordinate benefit open enrollment activities.• Process employee/dependent enrollment and terminations.• Respond to and provide direction for benefit related questions or concerns• Assist the Human Resource Director with special projects as needed.• Provide project support as requested; specifically, with regards to insurance requirements, union and safety concerns.• Manage, record and maintain employee leave records (absence requests, PSST, vacation, holiday, modified duty, etc.).• Collaborate with Office Assistant, Payroll and Marketing to drive and implement office related policies, support programs and training activities.

Seattle, Wa

• Full cycle recruiting for all corporate positions, assess staffing needs and specific job objectives• Create job descriptions and post open positions on career website, job and universities boards• Evaluate applications and resumes, schedule and conduct initial phone interviews• Provide hiring managers a shortlist of qualified applicants with ranked summaries• Mange applicant tracking system – track and report key metrics

Tacoma, Wa

• Full cycle recruiting of union and non-represented positions for multi-state, WA, OR, CA• Connect with hiring managers to assess current staffing needs, identify hard-to-fill positions• Build rapport with local recruiting contacts to attract qualified applicants, attend job fairs• Draft job descriptions and post on company website, social media, job boards• Source applicants from social networking, resume mining, union contacts, cold-calling• Schedule and conduct phone and in-person interviews followed by recommendation• Complete background checks, verify qualifications, schedule drug and physical tolerance tests• Maintain excellent communication and service with hiring managers and applicants• Monitor and update applicant tracking system to reflect current standings

Seattle, Wa

• Partner with department managers to improve engagement, work relationships, increase productivity and retention, be accessible and visible• Provide exceptional customer service to all team members, answer questions, address grievances, complete investigations adhering to company policies and union regulations• Project leader for improving company safety and reducing at-work accidents and injuries• Deliver a positive and seamless onboarding experience from application review to start date• Create and update personnel files, new hires, transfers, terminations, database maintenance• Ensure safety standards adherence, OSHA 300 log, LEP forms, Stay at Work Program• Maintain compliance updates to reduce company legal risks and loss of revenue• Prepare correspondences, manage calendars, research data and create ad-hoc reports• Maintain department budget, track job advertisements, cost per hire, process invoices• Organize award luncheons, fundraisers, employee health fairs, flu shots, blood drives• Coordinate ride-share and commuting programs• Assist with full cycle recruiting, collective bargaining agreements and union environments

Renton, Wa

• Assist with new hire orientation, prepare welcome packets, create and maintain personnel files• Complete FMLA paperwork, background checks, schedule drug tests, E-Verify, HRIS entry• Provide answers to employee questions regarding benefits, compensation, polices• Enter payroll with Paychex application

Woodinville, Wa

• Partner with management to foster a culture of positive employer – employee relationships • First point of contact to employees for inquiries, concerns, complaints• Support front desk with multi-phone system, welcome visitors, direct or resolve• Provide a welcoming and all-inclusive onboarding experience, lead new hire orientation• Create and maintain personnel files for 150 employees, accurate and highest confidentiality• Identify training needs and updates including certifications and licenses• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local labor laws and regulations• Assist with recruiting, 95% turnover rate• Contact candidates, complete questionnaires, verify qualifications, schedule interviews• Complete reference and background checks, schedule drug tests, E-Verify• Conduct exit reviews, close and archive personnel files• Coordinate employee recognition events, celebrations, milestones, birthdays

Bothell, Wa

• Assist HR department in daily operations• Coordinate employee recognition summer event

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Project Manager Prepared and delivered a formal presentation of infrastructure improvements to the City of Spokane Council Members..

Hs Diploma

The curriculum centers around college preparatory courses and philanthropy. It was an honor and a privilege to attend O'Dea High School..