Benefits

Position Desired:

Benefits

Location:

Upstate, SC
Western , NC

Resume:

EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration Southern Wesleyan University
B.S. Management (Human Resources) Clemson University
B.A. Secondary Ed (Poli Sci/Economics) Clemson University

CERTIFICATIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Senior Professional in Human Resources HRCI
HR Essentials SHRM
Educator Certificate (Social Studies) SC Board of Education
Instructor: IT, First Aid/CPR/AED, BBP, CPR/AED for PR American Red Cross
CEBS (in process) IFEBC
30 Hour OSHA General Industry NC Safety Council

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Access) MS Publisher SAP ADP (PC Payroll, Pay eXpert, eTime, EzLabor Manager, HRP, HRB) ImageRight

EXPERIENCE
KS Gleitlager USA, Inc (KolbenSchmidt Pierburg Group) 2007-Present
Human Resources Manager
¬ Responsible for all aspects of HR function (two locations (SC&MI, collaborate with German parent organization)
¬ Payroll Administrator, Benefits Administrator (self-funded Group Health Plan), Privacy Officer, OSHA Record-keeper, Leave Administrator
¬ Recruit, Screen, Placement, and New Hire training of qualified Employees
¬ Partner with Senior Management regarding employment relation issues
¬ Develop and Communicate HR policies and procedures (i.e. Handbook, Job Descriptions, . . .)
¬ Champion for and administrator of enterprise-wide Training and Development
¬ Advocate for healthy and safety initiatives throughout the organization
¬ Liaison for pension activities from previous plant
¬ Coordinate all immigration and resident activities regarding expatriates from Germany (work authorization, travel, living arrangements, assimilation needs)
¬ Support Company audits (TS, Health and Safety, Environmental)

Canal Insurance Company 2005-2007
Benefits Specialist/Administration Supervisor
¬ Communicate with employees regarding benefits plans
¬ Administrator of enterprise benefits plans
o Group Health Plan (Self-funded), Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, FSA, Voluntary Cancer Insurance, 401(k), and COBRA coordination
¬ Contact for outside benefits vendors
¬ Process appropriate records/forms for proper enrollment and documentation
¬ Coordination of enterprise wide Wellness Program and employee education
¬ Conduct with Open Enrollment activities
¬ Duties as listed below for Administration Supervisor
Recruiting Specialist/Administration Supervisor
¬ Partner with Canal management to determine needed talent/compensation
¬ Source candidates for vacant positions using various recruiting methods
¬ Monitor costs to ensure maximum return on investment
¬ Conduct background checks and drug screens
¬ Update and maintain HRIS and all other appropriate HR reporting
¬ Establish and coordinate internship program
¬ Attend and coordinate job fairs and college career fairs
(duties below specifically for Administration Supervisor)
¬ Provide supervision, coaching and counseling of seven Administration Associates (duties varied: mail center, document retention, scanning, reception, vendor relations, purchasing)
¬ Ensure proper scanning of documents from all departments
¬ Monitor progress of systems activities and projects as well as provide user input into the systems planning process, and establishing priorities
¬ Coordinate paper retention policy and supervise destruction plan
¬ Assist with implementation and maintenance of Canal’s imaging system
¬ Advise and approve vendor contracts and large company purchases
¬ Oversee daily workflow of department

American Red Cross, Pickens County Chapter 2003-2005
Director, Health and Safety Services
¬ Market and promote all American Red Cross Health and Safety Programs
¬ Recruit, Manage, and Direct Health and Safety Instructors; Volunteers and AP’s
¬ Coordinate all American Red Cross safety training in Pickens County, SC
¬ Manage all financial aspects of the Health and Safety Program
¬ Maintain health and safety records according the American Red Cross policies
¬ Represent chapter to state and regional Health and Safety Committees
¬ Disaster Action Team Responder – Day and on-call

Maxim Healthcare 2002-2003
Human Resources/Recruiter
¬ Recruit, screen, and placement of qualified employees
¬ Coordinate branch benefits administration
¬ Perform New Hire Orientation and conduct employee performance appraisals
¬ Ensure JACHO compliance with all personnel
¬ Train employees through American Heart Association

College: Summer and Winter Break positions (listed below) 1997-2002

Isewan USA
Import/Export Assistant
¬ Processed all imported goods to be cleared by US customs
¬ Ensured on time deliver of all freight to end user
¬ Coordinated domestic tractor trailer pick up from ship yard
¬ Monitored all internal air freight deliveries and export pick-ups
Okuma American Corp
Human Resource Assistant
¬ Assisted with various daily duties in Human Resource Department
¬ Facilitated registration for annual Okuma Expo
¬ Managed monthly birthday recognition events
¬ Assisted with annual holiday celebration for employees


INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
International Foundation: Education – Benefits – Compensation 2006 – Present
United Way of Greenville County School Solicitor 2006 – Present
American Red Cross Volunteer Instructor 2005 – Present
First Aid and Safety Committee Vice-Chair
Greenville SHRM (local Chapter) 2005 – Present
Society for Human Resource Management 1999 – Present
Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority (Advisor) 1997 – Present

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