Whitney O'Malley, Phr Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Responsible for the oversight and direction of the firm's Human Resources department. Provides leadership across the firm in fostering communication between and among attorneys and staff and developing policies and procedures that encourage positive relationships and conflict resolution. Partners with the Firm's senior management to make recommendations.

Columbus, Ohio

• Manage the development, presentation, execution and analysis of the Columbus office budget and provide detailed information in support of office budget for review and approval of the Managing Partner, Chief Financial.
• Monitor Columbus office budget on a monthly basis, control expenditures, compile and analyze expenditures and projected costs.
• Participate in the Columbus office strategic and business planning.
• Approve employee reimbursements and vendor invoices through the use of Chrome River expense management software.
• Formulate, implement and oversee Columbus office policy and procedures.
• Work closely with Managing Partner and Columbus point of contact for all firm initiated disaster preparedness to include adjusting hours and/or closing office in anticipation of natural or man-made disaster.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Supervise non-legal support staff regarding personnel issues and decisions
• Administer disciplinary procedures as needed
• Develop sourcing and recruiting strategy including print and online media sources
• Administer summer associate program: coordinate work assignments and all events for summer associates
• Conduct interview and selection process for all Support Staff positions (Legal Secretaries, Accounting, Billing)
• Complete all onboarding requirements of applicants including background checks and new hire orientation

Continue duties from HR Generalist I position as well as in charge of administering benefit plans for all associates

*Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.*Assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. *Prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.*Monitors performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.*Develops and maintains affirmative action.

• Created applicant tracking system and responsible daily for input of applications
• Solely responsible for the processing of self-insured workers compensation medical bills and injuries
• Responsible for creating, writing, editing, and distributing monthly employee newsletter
• Created Offer letters for new employees
• Conducted New Hire Orientation
• Pre-screened applicants

• Perform generalist duties, including data entry, management of personnel files, handling of background checks, and drug test results
• Handle payments for all company benefits
• Assist with revision of employee handbook in accordance with new union contract representing 150/740 employees
• Generate and record overtime hours and separations on a monthly basis for entire agency
• Manage all aspects of COBRA including payments, maintaining log, and sending notification letters
• Complete monthly benefit reconciliations