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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Provide labor relations advice and counsel to employees, leadership, and supervisors Work collaboratively with the HR team and supervisors to develop vacancy notices and identify appropriate recruiting methods for open faculty and Administrator positionsServe as the primary faculty credentialing expert on campus by reviewing education and experience of faculty members to determine salary placement and credential field and serve as campus liaison with System Office personnel regarding… Show more Provide labor relations advice and counsel to employees, leadership, and supervisors Work collaboratively with the HR team and supervisors to develop vacancy notices and identify appropriate recruiting methods for open faculty and Administrator positionsServe as the primary faculty credentialing expert on campus by reviewing education and experience of faculty members to determine salary placement and credential field and serve as campus liaison with System Office personnel regarding credentialing questions or issuesManage and maintain all credentialing documentation, including faculty personnel files, for the college to ensure compliance with Board Policy and HLC standardsCoach supervisors on appropriate hiring processes, unconscious bias, interviewing techniques, questions, and record-keepingOnboard new employees in person and remote with presentations, meetings, and new employee documentation reviewReview, verify, and retain I-9 documentation for employees Show less

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Full cycle staffing including intake consultations, building job postings, reviewing resumes, reviewing interview questions, monitoring applicants to meet diversity and affirmative action goals, salary determinations, and offer letters Lead intake meetings with hiring managers to create job postings based on job descriptions, departmental needs, and agency goalsCoach supervisors on managing hiring processes, interviewing techniques, questions, and record-keepingUtilize HRIS… Show more Full cycle staffing including intake consultations, building job postings, reviewing resumes, reviewing interview questions, monitoring applicants to meet diversity and affirmative action goals, salary determinations, and offer letters Lead intake meetings with hiring managers to create job postings based on job descriptions, departmental needs, and agency goalsCoach supervisors on managing hiring processes, interviewing techniques, questions, and record-keepingUtilize HRIS applicant tracking software Recruiting Solutions and Personal Transactions Request for recruitment, selection, data tracking, and process new hires Analyze the state of MN job classifications, compensation policies, and run OBIEE salary reporting to create equitable salary determinations for new hires, transfers, promotions, and demotions Review and administer applicant background checks using ADB Check applicant references using Skill Survey Conduct Inter-Agency checks for internal applicants Coordinate and monitor the staffing process consistent with state and federal laws, MMB guidance, agency diversity goals, and union contract language Review employee eligibility and calculate vacation credit for prior work history Show less

Work collaboratively with the HR team and supervisors to develop vacancy notices, identify appropriate recruiting methods, and create and place recruitment ads for open positions at all levels of the College including facultyServe as the primary faculty credentialing expert on campus by reviewing education and experience of faculty members to determine salary placement and credential field and serve as campus liaison with System Office personnel regarding credentialing questions or… Show more Work collaboratively with the HR team and supervisors to develop vacancy notices, identify appropriate recruiting methods, and create and place recruitment ads for open positions at all levels of the College including facultyServe as the primary faculty credentialing expert on campus by reviewing education and experience of faculty members to determine salary placement and credential field and serve as campus liaison with System Office personnel regarding credentialing questions or issuesManage and maintain all credentialing documentation, including faculty personnel files, for the college to ensure compliance with Board Policy and HLC standardsReview and update departmental documents such as memos, reports, and presentationsDeveloped vacancy notices, identified appropriate recruiting methods, and created recruitment ads for open positions Coached supervisors on appropriate hiring processes, unconscious bias, interview techniques, questions, and record-keepingLed interview and selection process for staff and faculty positionsOnboarded new employees in person and remote with presentations, meetings, and new employee documentation reviewReviewed, verified, and retained I-9 documentation for employees Tracked and monitored vacation and sick leave balances Managed and monitored FMLA, LTD, and STD processes including identification, eligibility, documentation, and notificationCompleted FMLA audit for FY21 and FY22 Show less

Tracked and completed job audit and unit assignment process in accordance with the rules of BMS: including coordination with BMS, unions, and agencies, created Temporary Unit Assignments, and reviewed job orders for accuracyReviewed, verified, and provided employee information to unions for dues deduction inquiriesCreated and utilized contract interpretation site in SharePoint for efficient research of common contract questionsParticipated in hiring process to fill open positions:… Show more Tracked and completed job audit and unit assignment process in accordance with the rules of BMS: including coordination with BMS, unions, and agencies, created Temporary Unit Assignments, and reviewed job orders for accuracyReviewed, verified, and provided employee information to unions for dues deduction inquiriesCreated and utilized contract interpretation site in SharePoint for efficient research of common contract questionsParticipated in hiring process to fill open positions: scheduling, tracking, scoring, interviewing, reference check formsEnsured union leave requests followed the applicable labor agreementDrafted and updated departmental policies and proceduresPlaned, coordinated, and compiled labor contract summaries and ratification materials for review by the Legislative Coordinating CommitteeSupported staff in the arbitration processesResearched bargaining history, arbitration decisions, and legal statutesMaintained grievance tracking system by adding labor grievances, running reports, and reviewing for accuracyReviewed grievances to ensure that agency files are completePublished departmental documents to public website using FileZilla and SDL Tridion Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Surveyed campus building for compliance to ADA requirementsConflict resolution training including scenarios, assessments, and ethical dilemma analysis Completed comprehensive blind hiring study to increase diversity in the recruitment processConducted a strategic audit and developed a strategic two-year HR plan for a retail organizationCompleted an enterprise-wide self-assessment to highlight gaps in talent, training, and promotions to match strategic goalsPresented and… Show more Surveyed campus building for compliance to ADA requirementsConflict resolution training including scenarios, assessments, and ethical dilemma analysis Completed comprehensive blind hiring study to increase diversity in the recruitment processConducted a strategic audit and developed a strategic two-year HR plan for a retail organizationCompleted an enterprise-wide self-assessment to highlight gaps in talent, training, and promotions to match strategic goalsPresented and prepared the management union campaign materials Prepared and delivered arbitration opening, closing, and witness questions for in class arbitration Created contract negotiations strategic plan including cost, tactics, and BATN Show less

Researched tax compliance in all state and local jurisdictionsMaintained monthly regulatory compliance filings in U.S. and CanadaParticipated in hiring process to fill open position: review resumes, conducted interviews, reviewpanel discussionPrepared documentation for tax audits: draft audit letters, gather filing documentation, reviewtax law, review for tax letters of authority, research tax opinionsResearched product taxability and create taxability matrix for all… Show more Researched tax compliance in all state and local jurisdictionsMaintained monthly regulatory compliance filings in U.S. and CanadaParticipated in hiring process to fill open position: review resumes, conducted interviews, reviewpanel discussionPrepared documentation for tax audits: draft audit letters, gather filing documentation, reviewtax law, review for tax letters of authority, research tax opinionsResearched product taxability and create taxability matrix for all statesMember of Finance Peoples Council: meetings, prepare newsletter, plan agenda Show less

Researched compliance in state and local jurisdictionsAssisted in tax audit documentation preparation: review filings, law, and business operationsMaintained monthly regulatory filing compliance in U.S. and Canadaa

Maintained monthly regulatory filing compliance in U.S. and CanadaCoordinated global insurance annual renewals: including global headcount review, review jobclass codes, and verify enterprise-wide informationReviewed employee files for EEOC claims: confirm accuracy, disciplinary documentations,interview notes, and then provide documentation to insurance brokersSafety committee member: monthly meetings, tracked projects, reviewed employee safety toreduce workers’… Show more Maintained monthly regulatory filing compliance in U.S. and CanadaCoordinated global insurance annual renewals: including global headcount review, review jobclass codes, and verify enterprise-wide informationReviewed employee files for EEOC claims: confirm accuracy, disciplinary documentations,interview notes, and then provide documentation to insurance brokersSafety committee member: monthly meetings, tracked projects, reviewed employee safety toreduce workers’ compensation claims Show less

Utilized OSHA training to assist in improving safety focus for operationsAssisted in implementing A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) programCreated written job descriptions for departmentSafety Committee Member: tracked projects, co-hosted meetings, assigned special projects,Reviewed workers’ compensation claims to improve facility safety

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta, Student Council

Associate Of Science - As, Business

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