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Saint Paul, MN, US

Boston, MA, US

• Advise businesses on HR best practices related to compliance, process improvement, risk management, and training to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure legal adherence.
• Oversee labor law compliance (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA) by conducting audits for I-9 forms, preparing for EEO-1 report, and other legal documentation.
• Lead audits of HR policies and practices, providing actionable recommendations to improve compliance and effectiveness.
• Manage all aspects of employee leaves (e.g., FMLA, disability, etc.) and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Develop new processes for leave administration and employee communication.
• Revamp onboarding from manual to electronic systems in ADP, with the goal of improving accuracy, reducing I-9 errors, and ensuring timely completion.
• Develop, update, and enforce company policies in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ensuring regular employee training on key workplace policies.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Managed the Leave of Absence & Unemployment Teams, guiding their strategies and operations. Developed and led HR training for Leave of Absence. Successfully integrated acquired company claims into existing processes.
• Provided mentorship to the Employee Service Center Lead, fostering professional growth and development.
• Managed Global Mobility operations for a workforce of over 70 employees, maintaining compliance and overseeing relationships with immigration vendors.
• Ensured compliance with regulations including WI JOLTS, EEO, and internal reporting standards.
• Played a key role in supporting employees’ post-acquisition, generating comprehensive reporting, supporting employee inquiries, and payroll escalations.
• Established a dedicated People & Culture intranet site, enhancing accessibility for employers and managers to policies and resources.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Took the helm as team lead and mentor for the Employee Service Center, offering comprehensive training, career advancement guidance, addressing inquiries, and managing escalated tickets.
• Administered unemployment claims, establishing efficient processes, crafting training materials, and compiling response resources for common claim scenarios. Collaborated closely with HR Business Partners to ensure.
• Designed and implemented an audit framework to pinpoint areas of overspending, examining factors like active no call no show records and pending sign-on bonuses for terminated employees.
• Supervised offshore contractor group within the People & Culture Employee Service Center, identifying knowledge gaps and facilitating essential training interventions.
• Created training documents, key contacts, and process documentation for Employee Service Center.
• Provided invaluable support for Workday testing, ensuring alignment with regulatory mandates and Time & Attendance protocols.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Orchestrated full-scale reporting compliance, encompassing I-9s, EEO, and OSHA logs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Guided the entire employee lifecycle, from job postings and interviews to seamless termination processes.
• Handled the administration of workers' compensation, leave of absence procedures, and benefits management.
• Tackled employee relations matters head-on, offering managerial guidance and crafting performance improvement plans to address concerns effectively.
• Owned contract agency agreements and relationships.

Atlanta, GA, US

• For Walman Optical:
• Orchestrated full-scale I-9 audit for active and termed employees, equaling over 2,000 employees.
• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies, created job postings, partnered with hiring managers, sourced candidates.
• Tackled employee relations matters head-on, offering managerial guidance and crafting performance improvement plans to address concerns effectively.

• Established the HR framework from scratch, crafting recruitment and compensation strategies, company policies, and an employee handbook.
• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies, created job postings, and sourced candidates.
• Facilitated onboarding and ensured I-9 compliance.
• Managed weekly payroll processes for employees in multiple states.
• Addressed employee inquiries and navigated employee relations matters.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Recruited and onboarded new team members, conducted MVR screenings.
• Administered employee benefits and managed compensation statements.
• Formulated company policies and meticulously documented procedures.
• Addressed employee inquiries and meticulously input data into HRIS.
• Spearheaded the establishment and management of vendor partnerships, including invoicing.

Atlanta, GA, US

• For Pinnacle Engineering:
• Recruited and onboarded new team members, conducted MVR screenings.
• Administered employee benefits and managed compensation statements.
• Formulated company policies and meticulously documented procedures.
• Addressed employee inquiries and meticulously input data into HRIS.
• Spearheaded the establishment and management of vendor partnerships, including invoicing.

Troy, Michigan, US

• For US Bank:
• Created requisitions, published job listings, assessed candidates, and organized and conducted phone interviews.
• Utilized Taleo for reporting needs and contributed to diverse projects.

US

• Played a pivotal role in organizational evolution by building out a shared services model.
• Supervised a team of six representatives, guiding their work across Talent Acquisition support, HRIS entries, I-9 compliance, onboarding, new hire orientation, employee relations, employee file management, and.
• Instituted and maintained reporting systems to monitor trends and provide staffing insights. Formulated and documented standardized procedures to boost operational effectiveness.
• Managed unemployment claims and worked collaboratively on company-wide HR communication initiatives.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Led the Employee Service Center Team and served as the main point of contact for employee inquiries.
• Owned ATS administration, acted as an HRIS subject matter expert, and spearheaded efforts to suggest, test, and roll out system improvements and new applications.
• Assisted with ERP implementation as SME for HRIS and maintained data accuracy through HRIS entries.
• Handled unemployment claims, employment verifications, offered payroll and benefits assistance including open enrollment and wellness programs, conducted benefits audits, managed benefits entries, and aided in the.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Replied to digital customer enquiriesManaged digital and social media reviews

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Managed return enquiries; assisted customers with comfort issuesResponded to customer telephone enquiries

Minneapolis, MN, US

*Ran store and supervised up to 3 employees*Completed store inventory*Created schedules for employee shifts*Responsible for store deposits*Acted as Manager on Point while Store Manager was out*Assisted customers, made beverages

St Louis, MO, US

Responsible for first round phone and in person interviews, all onboarding of new hires. Assisted customers, made food and beverage orders, completed store deposits.