Monica Griffin

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North Miami Beach, FL 33162

C: 561-***-**** E: abg4dm@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Generalist/Manager

Seasoned HR Professional with extensive experience managing a company of

200 employees who is well versed in employment law and employee relations.

Quick learner who can rapidly retain information. Team player who easily

establishes rapport and trust. Outstanding interpersonal and communication

skills.

Skills

> Bilingual (English/Spanish)

> Conflict Resolution

> Legal Compliance

> Supervisory Experience

> Project Management

> Training & Development

> Recruitment & Retention

> Performance Management

> HRMS Software

> MS Office

Education

> Masters Degree - Human Resources Management Nova Southeastern

University

> Bachelors Degree Florida Atlantic

University

> Certificate - Human Resources Management Florida

Atlantic University

Professional Experience

Freelance Consultant 08/2010 -

Present

Homeserve USA Contract Recruiter 03/2011

- 05/2011

Miami, FL

> Perform full lifecycle recruiting responsibilities while maintaining

concise communication with hiring managers and job candidates.

> Use creative and cost-effective methods to source candidates.

> Maintain database of qualified candidates for various positions.

> Complete follow up process with hiring supervisors to determine

success of recruitment plans and process.

MDL, Inc HR Manager 05/2003 -

08/2010

Pompano Beach, FL

> Recruit potential job candidates by posting job advertisements in

newspapers and various internet job boards

> Screen job applicants and conduct preliminary employment interviews

> Perform background checks, I-9 verifications, and reference checks on

potential candidates

> Coordinate new hire orientations with management and employees

> Serve as company representative for unemployment hearings

> Administer company benefit packages including 401(K), Medical, Dental,

Life, and Disability Insurance and COBRA benefit continuance

> Coordinate employee benefits open enrollment meetings

> Audit monthly insurance billing statements for accuracy prior to

dispersing payments

> Notify insurance carriers regarding any account status changes

(benefits option changes, qualifying events)

> Maintain compliance information such as Worker's Compensation, Equal

Opportunity, Family Medical Leave Act, Child Labor Laws, Military

Leave, and State & Federal Wage requirements

> Coordinate annual performance evaluations between employees and

management

> Implement and maintain organizational policies and procedures,

updating the company handbook as required

> Mediate and resolve employee grievances between management and

employees

> Maintain OSHA 300 log, employee training certificates, and user guides

for equipment certification

> Track employee time away from work, including leave of absence,

vacation, and sick time

> Manage worker's compensation claims

> Translate/Interpret company policy and procedure information for non-

English speaking employees

> Schedule employee training and re-orientation to assist employees with

increasing job proficiencies

> Handle sensitive and confidential information relating to personnel

files

> Assist MDL's legal counsel regarding completion of all employer

paperwork related to sponsored employees (H-1B Visa)

> Assist management with planning and coordination of company sponsored

events

> Document and notify management team regarding employee incidents and

employment separation information

> Conduct exit interviews during the employee off-boarding process

Nature's Food Patch Front End Team Lead 02/1996 -

08/2001

Clearwater, FL

> Assist cashier staff with troubleshooting issues concerning cash

register and customer transactions

> Retrieve and convert large monies into smaller denominations as needed

for cashier staff

> Provide quality customer service to new and returning patrons

> Serve as backup in other departments (Health & Beauty, Vitamin &

Supplements) as needed

> Accompany Assistant Manager while making weekly bank deposit

> Serve a backup cashier to front end employees during staff shortage

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