Vanessa Harris, Ms-Hrd, Jm, Phr Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Serves as a strategic partner that provides support on all HR related topics for assigned business unit/department/geography. Executes initiatives around employee engagement, recommends HR solutions and builds partnerships with store leadership and managers to enhance the employee experience.

Marietta, Georgia, United States

• Manage the administration of all employee benefit programs for 2,800+ full-time and part-time employees including Medicare, Section 125, life and health insurance, retirement, disability, worker’s compensation, and leave administration all in accordance with HIPAA, ACA, ADA, COBRA, FMLA and FLSA • Manage benefits enrollment for annual enrollment process for all employees and any new/newly benefits-eligible employees• Develop and conduct a variety of presentations to inform and educate management and employees about changes to benefit plans, administrative practices and legislative requirements• Provides guidance to employees and managers on the requirements and provisions of benefit programs and assist with the resolution of concerns and issues• Generate reporting from HRIS system (ADP Vantage) to complete required government compliance activities (Affordable Care Act, 5500s, audits, etc.), employee mailings, vendor billings, coordinating data collection and updating numerous reports for management. Assures processes and procedures are in place to capture and maintain consistent and accurate benefits related data.• Lead for internal and external audit.• Benefits point person for 401k conversion to new vendor in 2018 with 3000 participants and $5 Million in assets

Marietta, Ga

• Executed various human resources programs for 3,500+ employees; including process documentation• Provided excellent customer service skills exemplified by timely responses to HR and Benefits questions from employees and managers; 90% of issues were resolved within 24-48 hours • Provided support for employee relations issues and policy interpretation guidance and assistance with managers and HR colleagues • Led the annual enrollment process for all employees and ongoing benefits enrollment for new/newly benefits-eligible employees• Managed the administration of all employee benefit programs for 3500+ full-time and part-time employees including Medicare, Section 125, life and health insurance, retirement, disability, worker’s compensation, and leave administration all in accordance with HIPAA, ACA, ADA, COBRA, FMLA and FLSA • Updated and maintained employee records in the HRIS (ADP Vantage) and compiled reports from database as needed • Submitted online investigation requests and assisted with new employee background checks• Assisted with termination processes• Supported performance systems including ad hoc performance support and training sessions for the HRIS system

Marietta, Georgia, United States

• Coordinated and managed all employee benefit programs (i.e., life and health insurance, dental, disability, worker’s compensation, FMLA and leave tracking) for over 400 full-time employees• Documented and communicated employee coverage changes to the Life University community• Remained current on all legal regulations related to benefits and HR in general, including but not limited to HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA and FERPA• Supervised all worker’s compensation, student injury and liability claims in compliance with federal and state regulations• Updated and maintained the Colleague HR/Payroll system for the HR Department• Conducted benefit communications during new hire orientation and open enrollment period and was a resource to employees on benefits administration

Marietta, Georgia, United States

• Entered data in Colleague HR/Payroll system for the employee life cycle including new-hires, separations, data changes, performance evaluations, etc. • Assisted with benefits administration, staffing, training, work study placement, employee relations, compensation management, etc. • Responded to employee requests for information and interpretation of company policies• Supported the department by preparing correspondence, spreadsheets and management reports, screened phone calls, maintained confidential department files and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements

Marietta, Georgia, United States

• Assisted store manager with the day-to-day operations of the retail store and served in manager capacity during their absence• Implemented strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales and to increase profitability• Monitored and maintained store appearance and product presentation according to company standards• Assisted in planning and managing work schedules and assignments of sales associates• Coordinated sales promotion activities and directed workers preparing merchandise displays and advertising copy

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

• Posted and maintained open positions requisitions ensuring that all positions were driven by completed and approved job requisitions and updated on a timely basis• Entered all candidates’ personal information, recruitment and interview information into PeopleSoft on a weekly basis• Scheduled on-site interviews for assigned Business Unit(s) and prepared recruitment folders for distribution to interviewers• Generated and processed recruitment correspondence (including interview confirmation, new hire packets, offer letters and notices of non-selection, etc.)• Implemented process improvement and cost management strategies, resulting in reduced hire processing times for managers and allowed for a more timely Day 1 experience for the employee

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

• Managed and collected data from ADP eTime and eTimePhone systems, verified and finalized totals for payroll, ran weekly reports, processed corrections/issues and tracked leave activity• Filed 1st Injury Reports for Worker’s Compensation, maintained injury log, updated status reports and served as the liaison between The Hartford Insurance Company and employees• Posted open positions, conducted prescreening interviews and recommended potential candidates• Processed new hire paperwork and entered necessary data into the HRIS (ADP EmployEase system)• Created and administered the new employee orientation program• Editor of Marketing Group South Express monthly newsletter• Managed employee recognition program• Maintained employee files and I-9 compliance

Juris Master, Law

Activities and Societies: JM SocietyStudied Employment & Labor Law

Master'S, Human Resource Development

Studied Human Resource Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Mass Communications (Public Relations With A Minor In Marketing)

Activities and Societies: Blue & White Flash Newspaper, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Delta Pi ChapterStudied Mass Communications.