Renee E. Laster
Warren, MI *****
abzh77@r.postjobfree.com
Performance Profile: Human Resources Professional with 15 years' experience
in employee relations, recruitment, training, and project management. Goal
and deadline-oriented individual with five years' experience managing
employer's FMLA. Proven ability to work with multiple teams, and provide
excellent customer service to all levels of the organization.
Skills: Strong Written and Verbal Self-motivated Public
Speaking
Problem Solving Call Center Experience Critical
Thinking Organizational MS Office Suite
Detail Oriented
Human Resources Analyst III
City of Detroit 2004 - Present
. Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
. Coordinate the recruitment process, along with background checks and
drug testing.
. Works with management to identify department goals and ensure these
goals are successfully met.
. Represent employer at unemployment hearings and arbitrations.
. Utilize HRIS systems to track payroll, leaves, recruitment and
disciplinary activity.
. Assist with testing potential candidates for hire.
. Conduct exit interviews and new hire orientation.
. Reduced FMLA abuse by 30%.
. Process layoffs, recalls and terminations.
Human Resources Consultant
Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) 1997- 2004
. Managed Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded drug and alcohol
testing program.
. Maintained confidential files in accordance with FTA regulations.
. Developed DDOT's drug and alcohol policy.
. Assisted HR Manager with various research and special projects.
. Administered benefit programs such as sick leave, vacation, leave of
absence and employee assistance.
Telecommunications Operator
Detroit Police Department 1996 - 1997
. Handled 100+ calls daily from citizens and police officers.
. Entered crime reports into the Law Enforcement Information Network
(LEIN) system.
. Verified vehicle information for insurance and finance companies.
Customer Service Representative
Xerox Corporation 1990 - 1996
. Consistently met and exceeded department goals for inbound call
taking.
. Dispatched repair technicians to customer sites.
Education and Training
B.A. Humanities - Michigan State University
Personal Ongoing Development
Human Resources Institute - Continuing Education Courses
Conversational Spanish - Wayne County Community College