Melinda Harper Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

Ocala, Florida

ESP Solutions/Michel Design WorksDevelop and administer human resources plans and procedures that relate to company personnelPlan, organize, and control the activities and actions of the HR departmentContribute to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systemsCreate and revise job descriptionsOversee recruitment efforts for all personnel, including writing and placing job adsAdministers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organizationAdministers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, employee assistace and keep record of benefits plans participationCreated and conduct new employee orientationsProvide employee relations counselingMaintaining department records and reports, including maintenance and auditing of I-9’sParticipate in administrative staff meetings and participate in Safety CouncilRecommend new policies, approaches, and proceduresDeveloped and present Management training on Effective Communication, Customer Service, harassment in the workplace and basic excelImplemented new Time Keeping system, manage requested time off and process bi-weekly payrollImprove and oversee employee recognition programsPrepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separationsOversee, prepare and maintain incident reports for Workers Compensation

Lake Buena Vista, Fl

Direct the development and implementation of best in class policies and Human Resources programs.Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, understand business goals and identify, recruit, screen and attract a diverse slate of top notch candidates.Handle day-to-day employee relations, maintain positive relationships, foster open communication of business information and policies. Support communication activities and reward and recognition programs.Advise and coach employees and managers on employee relations matters. Conduct employee investigations, on-boarding and terminations and assists with disciplinary actions.Supervision of employment procedures, wage and salary administration, benefits, safety, worker’s compensation, employee development, and training.Oversee planning of employee relations activities, benefit plans and presentations and programs.Perform duties relating to benefit programs, employment activities and maintenance of employee benefit records. Administer insurance programs and enroll new employees.Administer 401(k) plan, enroll employees and process paperwork.Responsible for labor relations and represents the company in unemployment hearings and other legal forums.Oversee payroll processing.

Orlando, Florida Area

Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.Assists with new-hire orientations.Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.Assists with the open enrollment process.Administers the tuition reimbursement program.Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges..

Winter Park, Florida

SME in Employee Data Management (EDM)Assumes general responsibility for the collection, editing, processing and distributions of data required in Peoplesoft and Oracle.Import/Export data to various formats, invesitgate issues during processing of data and track data validation.Create tickets for invalid/missing data and process data request changes of personnel data.Handles problems and inquiries that require some use of independent judgment to fit facts with established procedures.

Irving, Texas

Assist with job descriptions, source candidates using Internet job boards and networking, prescreen candidate resumes and conduct initial interview of candidates. Participated in community job fairs for new site selection in Clarksville, TN and Florence, SC.Pre-screened and interviewed over 100 potential candidatesManage applicant flow and enter applicants into applicant tracking system (ATS)Conduct reference checks, background checks and schedule drug screenings for all possible hires. Administer assessment testing for all possible hires Prepare informational packets, conduct new hire orientation for all new hires, oversee new hire Retention Program and conduct training on Data Security, Sexual Harassment and Benefits EnrollmentReview and prepare completed new hire paperwork for proper filing and ensure that I-9 forms are completed and compliant with regulationsRespond to inquiries regarding employee benefits, HR policies and procedures.Coordinate and oversee Employee programs, including but not limited to Benefits Fair and open enrollment, Employee Service Rewards, Employee Remembrance and Wellness program.Reconcile invoices and manage vendor relationshipsManage Verification of EmploymentCompile data to create HR Business Review, reporting on activity such as terminations, applicant to hire and graduate to fill rates

Dallas/Fort Worth Area/Remote (Orlando)

Worked as a Implementation consultant on technical, enhancement, integration, or audit projects for approximately 30 clients across the country and in various industries.Prepared regular status reports on all project activities and perform re-forecasts of project variables as necessary throughout project. Implemented and provided clients with on-going assistance with required federal reports: Monitoring AAP Analysis, Compensation Analysis, EEO-1’s and Vets100 reports, and EEO Surveys.Provided training and development on EEO Compliance, Affirmative Action, State and Federal regulations, Human Resources policies and procedures.Advised clients on hiring practices, job descriptions and job group assignments.Received and validated raw work force data to ensure quality and integrity and created detailed reports using excel, ms query, access and CAAMS software.Import\Export data to .txt/.csv file formats, investigated issues during processing of data and track data validation and processing requests of client’s dataUp-sell and Implementation of products and services.

Maintained and update Human Resources policies and procedures manuals.Provided training and development regarding HR compliance.Pre-screened and recruited Summer Interns.Responsible for conducting mock audits for all Human Resources processes (Management Self-Assessment).HRIS management (Peoplesoft, Taleo, Epredix).Prepared Affirmative Action Plans, EEO-1 and VETS100 reports.Back-up for Human Resources management and staff.Maintained employment verification (I-9 forms) to ensure compliance.Assisted with onboarding, new hire orientation and benefits.Oversaw additional Human Resources projects and initiatives as necessary.