Sales Human Resources

**** ******** *** *** . ********, Ohio *****

Phone 614-***-**** . E-mail abkz1h@r.postjobfree.com

Vanessa Willis, PHR

Summary

Highly motivated, dependable and ethical Human Resources

Professional with experience in a variety of business

settings, both Fortune 100 and non-profit organizations.

Knowledgeable in all aspects of human resources management,

operating experience in a large team as well as a one

person HR department.

Strong understanding of the technological challenges and IT

requirements that are distinctive to HR, with expertise in

HRIS.

Excellent organization and prioritization skills, coupled

with the flexibility and multi-tasking needed to adjust to

fast pace surroundings.

Able to take on multiple roles within a team from support

member to team-leader with adaptability and professional

business communication skills.

Proficient in providing quality HR direction and guidance,

while balancing both the needs of employees and the needs

of the company.

HR Skills

FMLA/STD/LTD Benefits Administration

Payroll

Worker's Compensation Orientation/On-Boarding

Training

Performance Mgmt. Organizational Development

HRIS

Employee Relations Policies & Procedures

Recruiting

Professional Experience

National Youth Advocate Program - Columbus, Ohio Feb.

2008 - Nov. 2009

Human Resources Generalist

Provides HR support for over 400 employees in 7 states

Assist managers in hiring and termination process,

including on-boarding and termination counseling

Maintain HRIS database - including ADP

Conducts all pre-employment background checks, including

references

Conducts exit interviews, recommends retention efforts

based on analyzing data and trends

Handles administration of 401(k) program, including

compliance efforts, filing of 5500, enrollment and

termination process, etc.

Oversee Worker's Compensation claims, works with TPA to

minimize rates and keep costs to a minimum, conducts safety

training based on accident analysis - attained group rating

due to ability to decrease accidents and settlement of

several outstanding and dormant claims

Manage unemployment - decreased in rates due to appeals

process and training of management on termination process

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure

compliance with state and contractual standards to maintain

funding

Cut recruiting costs in half by researching and utilizing

low cost and high resulting recruiting and retention

efforts via job fairs, websites and advertising

Develop and analyze employee survey to improve on employee

satisfaction, while increasing staff's trust in

organization's management efforts

Implement leave of absence process in addition to managing

all leaves according to state and federal compliance

Research and evaluate all grievances as they relate to

harassment and/or discrimination

The Scotts-Miracle Gro Company - Marysville, Ohio Dec.

2002 - Feb. 2008

Human Resources Professional June 2007 - Feb. 2008

Set up and maintain personnel positions within SAP

Maintain organizational structure within SAP for entire

company, including two large sales divisions with > 1500

seasonal employees

Implement Org Publisher - develop and train all HR

personnel on software

Process company requests for org charts utilizing an

integration of Org Publisher and SAP

Oversee a group of 4 HR Coordinators and assist with

processing complicated HRIS issues

Ownership and management of bi-weekly payroll for 1500

seasonal sales associates utilizing an in-house payroll

system including inquiry and discrepancy support

HRIS Professional Jan. 2005 - June 2007

Receive, review and input Associate Transaction forms which

consisted of any personnel changes within organization

Process such requests as new hires, rehires, pay changes,

terminations both voluntary and involuntary, severance

agreements

Uphold high ethical standards and implement Sarbanes Oxley

audits

HR/Sales Operation and Administration Coordinator Dec.

2002 - Jan. 2005

Process and maintain personnel files for 1500 seasonal

sales employees

Provided recruiting support for national sales field

Provided corporate support for payroll and HR activities

for all North American Sales Managers (350 full time and

1500 seasonal)

Develop and instruct training material for new hire

orientation, payroll activities and "best practices" for HR

activities

Implement and maintain applicant tracking system

O'Tooles Irish Pub and Grille - Columbus, Ohio June 2000

- September 2006

Bartender

Train and help maintain staff of 20 part time employees

Increased sales on each shift by providing PR and

advertising specials

Provided customer support to patrons and vendors

Responsible for inventory, ordering and stocking

Balanced daily registers and supervised profits for company

SBC Ameritech - Columbus, Ohio December 2001 - January

2003

Consumer Sales Specialist

Coordinate incoming calls via call center for account

maintenance

Heavy emphasis on sales with high quotas

Administrative support for department

Provided outstanding customer service while adhering to

strict PUCO standards

Volunteer experience

Ohio Reads Elementary School Tutor for the city of

Marysville

December 2002 - June 2007

Awards received

The Scotts Company 2005 Quarterly Award recipient which is

presented for Community Service

The Scotts Company 2004 Annual Award recipient which is

presented for Community Service

The Scotts Company 2004 Quarterly Award recipient which is

presented for Community Service

The Scotts Company 2003 Quarterly Award recipient which is

presented for Operational Excellence

Professional References Supplied Upon Request

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