Human Resources Manager

Mary Elizabeth Burgess

*** **** ****** **** ( Birmingham, AL 35204

205-***-**** ( abmf8o@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging Human Resources position, utilizing my abilities

developed through hands-on experience and education, with the opportunity

for professional growth based on performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UAB HIGHLANDS 2007-2009

A small, acute care facility acquired by UAB Hospital in April 2006 as a

result of a buyout.

Human Resources Coordinator

. Supported an employee workforce of over 500 employees. Primarily

responsible for, Benefits Administration and Recruiting.

. Recruited, screened, and interviewed applicants for exempt and non-

exempt positions. Also, conducted their reference/background checks

and prepared offers for those candidates.

. Coordinated and facilitated New Hire Orientation to ensure that

employees received a thorough introduction to the hospital and its

culture, thus providing a smooth transition into our workforce.

. Evaluated and approved FMLA/PLOA requests to ensure all legal

requirements were met.

. Coordinated the annual Open Enrollment period of all employee

benefits. Provided individual consultation on benefit options and cost

perimeters.

. Prepared advertising initiatives, coordinated Open Houses, and

attended Job Fairs to attract professional candidates.

. Worked with HR Manager to coordinate transition activities. Employees

were given option to move from our payroll to UAB Hospital's payroll

as a part of the integration initiative. Counseled employees regarding

change management and assisted with coordination of necessary support

and services.

. Assisted with the implementation of a new on-line Employee Benefit

system by providing Data Management, helping with Strategic planning

and Website Design.

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY 2004-2007

A historically black, independent and state-related institution of higher

learning that offers many programs of study as well as several research

programs.

Human Resources Generalist

August 2005 - March 2007

. Supported an employee workforce of over 700 employees. Primarily

responsible for Benefits Administration, Data Management, and Employee

Relations.

. Recruited, Screened, and Referred qualified applicants for non-exempt

positions.

. Assisted with the Payroll process to ensure that each employee had the

correct cost parameters for their benefit selections.

. Spearheaded the Open Enrollment period each year for employee benefits

by providing counseling on new options and changes in cost parameters.

. Coordinated and facilitated Mandatory Benefit Informational Sessions

to ensure that employees were aware and understand the annual changes

in the benefits.

. Assisted with orientation for all newly hired employees to ensure that

employees understood the benefit options available to them as well as

were thoroughly introduced to the institution.

. Worked with other personnel to ensure that the immigration

requirements for specialized critical talent were met.

. Instrumental in converting all employees to new Life Insurance

carrier.

Human Resources Intern May 2005 - August 2005

Administrative Assistant February 2004 - August 2005

SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Proficient in ADP Payroll System, ADP Report Smith System, Bswift On-line

Benefit Administrative System, BrassRing Recruitment System, Oracle

Administrative System, Benefit Plan Manager System, and ProComm/Datatel

Administrative System

Targeted Selection Interviewer and 2 Shining Star Awards for exemplifying

Core Values

Contributed to Human Resources Article in the Tuskegee University Newspaper

EDUCATION

Master of Science Degree, Human Resources Management, Troy State University

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration/Management, Stillman

College

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