Suzanne Handlin, Phr Email & Phone Number

Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park, Kansas

Interim Human Resource Generalist

Overland Park, Ks

Overland Park, Ks

Pre-screen, interview applicants, and conduct all offers for employmentProcess new hire paperwork, conduct background checks and referencesDevelop and conduct orientation for new hires including policy and procedure training, as well as benefit orientationConduct wage analysis on current salary bands and create new salary bands when new jobs are createdPrepare and maintain employee handbook and policies and procedures manualAssist in development and… Show more Pre-screen, interview applicants, and conduct all offers for employmentProcess new hire paperwork, conduct background checks and referencesDevelop and conduct orientation for new hires including policy and procedure training, as well as benefit orientationConduct wage analysis on current salary bands and create new salary bands when new jobs are createdPrepare and maintain employee handbook and policies and procedures manualAssist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employmentSupport, investigate, and advise managers and staff on employee relations inquiries. Provide recommendations for appropriate next stepsAdminister leave of absences including personal leave, parental leave, and FMLAMaintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data using Intuit online payrollWork with outside payroll processor to assure accurate and timely payroll processingAdminister benefit plans including enrollments and terminationsProcess required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper payroll deductionsServe as the Cobra Administrator for companyCounsel employees on all benefit plan provisions in order to encourage informed benefit decision makingManage annual open enrollment period. Arrange for distribution of materials from carriers, assist with communicating changes to employees and arrange on-site representation by providers Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Pre-screen and interview applicants, conduct all offers for employment, process new hire paperwork, conduct background checks and references on all new hires as required by state regulations.Respond to unemployment claims, provide backup documentation to support the decisions, and participate in unemployment hearings and file appealsConduct benefit orientations and administer company benefit programs Advise department heads on all terminations and disciplinary actions to… Show more Pre-screen and interview applicants, conduct all offers for employment, process new hire paperwork, conduct background checks and references on all new hires as required by state regulations.Respond to unemployment claims, provide backup documentation to support the decisions, and participate in unemployment hearings and file appealsConduct benefit orientations and administer company benefit programs Advise department heads on all terminations and disciplinary actions to ensure compliance with company procedures Administer leave of absences including personal leave and FMLAResponsible for handling workers compensation claims and follow up on outcomesMonitor turnover and retention and assist department heads with development of action plansProcess benefits in ADP to ensure coverage is effective and accurateProvide exceptional customer service to staff, patients, and patient’s familiesMaintain positive work relationships with other department headsConduct exit interviews for all resigning and terminated employeesMaintain confidential files and other information on a daily basisResponsible for all above duties for three additional facilities as the interim HR Manager as requested by the Regional Vice President of OperationsResponsible for initial training of new HR managers for the three facilities that were covered as interim HR Manager. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Served as the main/initial contact for all Corporate Employees, Regional Managers, Property Mangers, and staff of 500+ employees daily. Answered questions concerning benefits, payroll, new hires, pre-employment, etc.Trained new managers on Ceridian’s Time and Attendance as well as ADP’s EZ LaborAssisted with the implementation of Halogen Software for performance reviews in 2005. Responsible for running reports for new hires and/or terminations and importing… Show more Served as the main/initial contact for all Corporate Employees, Regional Managers, Property Mangers, and staff of 500+ employees daily. Answered questions concerning benefits, payroll, new hires, pre-employment, etc.Trained new managers on Ceridian’s Time and Attendance as well as ADP’s EZ LaborAssisted with the implementation of Halogen Software for performance reviews in 2005. Responsible for running reports for new hires and/or terminations and importing their information into/ out of the program. Designated as an administrator on Halogen’s website, helping managers perform reviews, resetting passwords, and other maintenance duties.Responsible for reporting Workers Compensation Claims to our insurance company, followed up when needed.Entrusted with sensitive and confidential personnel informationProcessed applications for background checks for property managers in need of hiring. Followed up on background checks, drug test results, and contacted managers when applicants were ready for hire.Responsible for background check and drug test bills monthly. Ordered of supplies for drug tests and mailed supplies to over 80 properties through out the US.Responded to unemployment claims against the company. Provided evidence and explanations to avoid unnecessary charges to the company.Communicated Human Resource policies and new procedures to the field of 500+ employees via email or paper copies.Traveled to new acquisitions to perform/assist with benefit orientations and new hire orientations.Reviewed and filed new hire paperwork, ensuring all company, tax, and benefits paperwork was filled out correctly.Assisted with processing payroll each pay period by exporting time from Ceridian’s Time and Attendance, as well as reviewing reports to ensure all employees were paid correctly.Mailed offer letters and new hire packages to upper level management and new property acquisitions. Show less

Provided orientation and training to all employees while ensuring company vision and goals were taught and practiced daily.Developed and initiated standardized filing system for 70+ employee files ensuring all necessary federal and state paperwork was completed.Forecasted attendance levels and staffed accordingly, executing a staffing level that was also within budget parameters.Provided fair and consistent feedback including annual evaluations and wage increase recommendations to… Show more Provided orientation and training to all employees while ensuring company vision and goals were taught and practiced daily.Developed and initiated standardized filing system for 70+ employee files ensuring all necessary federal and state paperwork was completed.Forecasted attendance levels and staffed accordingly, executing a staffing level that was also within budget parameters.Provided fair and consistent feedback including annual evaluations and wage increase recommendations to division office.Responsible for monitoring staffing levels and hiring personnel as business dictates.Ensured a positive working environment by investigating and handling employee concerns and morale issues. Spear-headed and organized other managers’ involvement in contests and employee functions. Trusted to run theater operations including handling all customer concerns, managing thousands of dollars in cash deposits, and maintaining inventory controls. Show less

Assisted human resources manager in preparation of theater opening in May, 1998. Helped hire, train and coach staff of over 200 in three months time.Counted money, reconciled registers and prepared deposits.Handled a variety of customer service issues for the largest and busiest theater in Virginia.