Trained and supervised 2 HR employees and directed the workflow of the HR department. Conducted HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, project management, payroll management, benefits administration, and exit interviews/offboarding.Customer Service: Served as primary contact during HR associate director’s absence, communicated policy/procedures, and provided guidance on policies and best practices to clarify employee relations and human resources inquiries. New Hire Paperwork: Collected and organized new hire paperwork for the onboarding of summer and fall associates. Conducted virtual I-9 verifications for new employees in 2020 using Zoom and WebEx.Talent Acquisition: Posted job openings, screened applicants, and scheduled interviews. Facilitated the pre-screening process, administered assessment tests, and conducted Level I interviews.Onboarding: Prepared offer letters/ processed background checks, prepared orientation schedules, created new hire packages, and conducted new hire orientations.Records Management: Created and maintained HR department files, including personnel files. Maintained and audited I-9 forms to ensure compliance with Federal regulations. Performance Management: Coordinated the 30/60/90 Day Onboarding Program. Managed the 6-month review process for non-exempt staff. Notified staff eligible for review and assisted department managers with questions regarding the review process.HRIS: Monitored PeopleSoft attendance database and responded to inquiries. Distributed communications related to time changes/usage or other points of information to managers and staff. Trained local timekeepers.Liaison: Directed the high school internship program. Led monthly meetings with department heads for progress reports on interns.Human Resources: Handled the workload of 3 staff for a 3-month period, allowed HR operations to continue smoothly despite the simultaneous departure of the HR benefits assistant and HR specialist.

Team Leadership, Training & Development, and HR: Trained and supervised 2 HR employees and directed the workflow of the HR department. Conducted HR activities, such as employee development, onboarding, project management, payroll management, exit interviews/offboarding, benefits administration, and recruitment across departments. Workflow Management: Coordinated department workflow while accounting for staff absences and ensured projects were completed on time.Talent Acquisition: Posted job openings, screened applicants, and scheduled interviews. Facilitated the pre-screening process, administered assessment tests, and conducted Level I interviews.Onboarding: Prepared offer letters/ processed background checks, prepared orientation schedules, created new hire packages, and conducted new hire orientations.Document Management: Managed paperwork for wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, unemployment claims, and employment verifications. Notified appropriate entity upon employee’s departure from the firm.Liaison: Directed the local high school internship program, conducted orientation for 4 interns, coordinated their workflow, and followed up on their progress with department supervisors. HRIS: Ensured accuracy of time entries in Kronos timekeeping system. Tracked sick/personal and vacation leave for support staff. Assisted in the testing and evaluation of PeopleSoft prior to migration. Performed data entry of personnel actions in PeopleSoft and adhered to established processes and deadlines. Benefits Administration: Assisted with the open enrollment process. Processed benefits enrollments for new and existing employees. Conducted benefits orientations.Events Management: Organized HR events and activities, including coordinating community outreach programs.Team Leadership and HR Operations: Served as acting HR associate director as needed and directed HR operations. Due to performance, promoted to senior HR specialist.