Stephanie Followell, PHR
** ******** *** ? New Caney, Texas 77357 ? 713-***-**** ?
*.*********@*******.***
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE/HR COORDINATOR
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) offering a 15-year career
within the professional services industry.
Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including payroll and
employment administration, employee benefits, employee recruitment and
retention, conflict resolution, HR records management, HR policies
development and legal compliance.
Superior troubleshooting, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills,
with exceptional focus and follow-through abilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
S & E Enterprises, New Caney, Texas 11/2009 -
Present
Electrical Service Contractor
Office Manager/Co-Owner
. Managed office administration functions including accounting and
billing records, receipts and disbursement records, payroll and tax
return data.
Highlights:
> Established reputable electrical contracting service based on
consistent service quality and excellent customer relations.
eEmployer's Solutions, Inc., Houston, Texas 06/2008 -
11/2009
Full-service Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) Company
HR Representative
. Managed human resources administration activities in cross-functional
business areas.
. Processed all new hire, benefits, termination and payroll paperwork,
ensuring 100% compliance with various laws and regulatory mandates and
serving as primary contact person answering management/staff questions
on same.
. Developed and delivered various presentations to include new hire
orientation, client on-boarding process requirements, awareness
training, and benefits enrollment.
. Prepared and distributed policy and procedure manuals and other
communications.
. Maintained sales relationships with broad customer base, including
commercial businesses, manufactures, retailers, and restaurants.
Highlights:
> Obtained industry certification, enabling organization to gain a
competitive advantage in the area of HR.
> Consolidated business forms to reduce paperwork and eliminate
duplication of information.
> Integrated time keeping software to select clients eliminating
manual time keeping and paper cards.
Administaff, Inc., Kingwood, Texas 09/1993
- 12/2006
Professional Employer Organization (PEO) with 55 offices in 24 markets
nationwide
Fast-track promotion through a series of increasingly responsible
positions, including Records Technician (1993- 1994), HR Assistant (1993-
1994), HR Coordinator (1994 - 1996), and, most recent promotion,
Unemployment Coordinator to Senior Unemployment Claims Specialist (1998 -
2006).
Senior Unemployment Claims Specialist
. Prepared written responses to unemployment claims based upon a summary
of facts compiled from files, personnel records, and interviews.
. Represented and prepared client witnesses for hearing appearances.
. Referred information ascertained during investigations to Legal
Department and Human Resource Services when possible EEOC charges,
wrongful discharge or threatened litigation facts are uncovered.
. Created and maintained hearing summary database containing valuable
unemployment and hearing officer information.
Highlights:
> Achieved 90% successful contested hearing rate, interpreting and
applying unemployment rules for "win-win" results.
> Regularly appointed to assume duties of Manager in her absence.
> Redesigned administrative processes to streamline functions,
eliminate redundancy, and expedite workflow.
Human Resources Coordinator/HR Assistant
. Coordinated all administrative and office support services for HR
Business Partners and represented HR by serving as first point of
contact.
. Managed a broad range of HR functions including HR policy development
and daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
. Assisted in all stages of recruiting new hires, including ad
placement, interviewing, and administering aptitude testing as well as
employment and criminal records verification.
Highlights:
> Significantly reduced time required to prepare reports and HR
related metrics by initiating electronic reporting functions within
Web Focus, Excel, and Access.
> Shaped the new Outplacement Services program. Collaborated with HR
Manager to establish program material, procedures and
presentations.
> Recognized by Managers and Clients for responsiveness and knowledge
in handling HR matters.
Records Technician
. Scanned confidential documents into electronic filing systems and
categorized records for retrieval and review. Audited employee file's
to update incomplete and missing paperwork.
Highlights:
> Initially hired as a temporary employee quickly offered full time
position within 2 months of employment.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Degree Program: Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary, Lone Star College
Activities: Worked concurrently during college as a temporary employee for
Administaff
HR Designations
PHR (Professional in Human Resources), HR Certificate Institute, 2009
OF NOTE
Professional Development
Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits,
employment law, employee relations, leaves of absence and EEO.
Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Computer Skills
HRIS applications
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)