Ursula Anderson
*** ******* **. ( Lancaster, TX *5146 972-***-**** (h) ( 972-567-
**** (c)
Qualifications Summary
Highly personable HR Professional with over fourteen years of experience in
Human Resources.
o Ability to work productively and effectively with all levels of
management
o Expertise in addressing escalated employee concerns/questions
o Proficient with Microsoft Office System (including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook )
o Will obtain PHR certification in 2010
Professional Experience
FIRST AMERICAN - Westlake, TX 2005 to Present
Human Resources Coordinator
. Provide HR support in various areas of employee relations, payroll,
benefits, workers compensation, safety compliance, and training and
development.
. Facilitate new hire orientation by presenting company's policies,
guidelines, benefits and various systems.
. Review performance evaluations and make recommendations.
. Manage employee development programs i.e., tuition reimbursement and
smoke-out programs.
. Research and complete verification of employment requests.
. Resolve employees' daily HR concerns regarding policies and
procedures.
. Partner with management to coordinate employee service and
appreciation events.
. Manage company compliance training program by generating employee
completion reports to senior management.
. Coordinate department and company-wide events.
o Homeowners Program - Liaison with home-buying organization to
schedule meetings and appointments with employees interested in
preparing to buy a house.
o Dress Attire Policy - Coordinated the announcement of the company's
new dress code policy by organizing a fashion show. Coordinated the
assistance of a local retail store, managed selection process of
models from employee population.
. Process department invoices for payment, order department office
supplies
. First point of contact to over 1,300 employees for questions and
issues
LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT - Rockwall, TX and Shreveport, LA 2004 to
2005
Human Resources Coordinator
. Facilitated new employee orientation by reviewing company's policies,
procedures and guidelines.
. Entered new hire information in database; updated and maintained
employee information as needed.
. Performed reference checks, and conducted pre-employment background
check and drug screening.
. Created and maintained employee attendance, vacation and leave
reports.
. Administered worker's compensation claims on employee accidents with
third party vendor.
HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK - Shreveport, LA 2003 to 2004
Proof Operator
. Operated proof machine to sort, record, and prove records of bank
transactions, such as checks, deposit slips, withdrawal slips, and
loan payments.
. Prepared the proof machine for daily operation by replacing tapes and
performed other routine operations.
HARRAH'S CASINO - Shreveport, LA 1999 to 2002
Benefits Coordinator
. Reviewed and assessed leave applications for completeness and
determined appropriate course of action with regard to state, federal
and internal leave regulations and policies.
. Maintained the leave tracking database accurately and timely.
. Prepared employee LOA paperwork and documentation.
. Managed annual open enrollment period each year and administered
benefits program. Arranged for distribution of materials from
carriers; assisted with communicating changes to employees and
arranged for on-site representation by providers.
. Conducted on-boarding process to ensure employees an understanding of
benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
. Reviewed employee enrollment forms for completion, i.e. medical,
dental, vision, life and disability selections.
HR Executive Assistant 1996 to 1999
. Screened calls, create presentations and updated calendar for HR
Director
. Coordinated all executive level interviews, scheduled meetings and
appointments, made travel arrangements and assisted other management
personnel as needed.
. Conducted job fairs and facilitated group interviews.
. Coordinated and tracked recruitment and hiring efforts, including
communicating with applicants and management about status.
. Maintained personnel files by filing and organizing various documents
into files.
Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant 1994 to 1996
. Greeted/directed visitors, answered Director's phone, responded to
direct requests for information and forwarded messages to appropriate
staff.
. Organized meetings as needed (e.g., scheduling conference rooms,
coordinating food).
. Processed payroll for 160 employees via payroll system and compiled
and generated payroll reports reflecting wage and labor costs.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies-Business Administration, 1993
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
Computer Skills
AS400, PeopleSoft, Campbell Time & Attendance, Ultipro Timekeeping System
Brass Ring ATS, Element K Training System