Saralyn B. Barnes
**** *. **** ****** *********, UT 84010 801-***-**** *******.******@*****.***
Objective
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Work with a dynamic company as a strategic partner, enhancing their success by using my experience,
talents and education.
Summary
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13 years of progressively responsible Human Resource experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with associates and affiliates on all levels
Organized, highly motivated and detail-directed problem solver
Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities
Skills and Experience
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• 6 years policy development experience; 8 years with policy administration
• 8 years FMLA, ADA, STD and Workers Compensation administration
• 9 years Employee Relations/EEO investigating and administration
• 6 years job description development
• 8 years full cycle recruitment
• 8 years Wellness Program development and administration
• 13 years Service Award and recognition program design and delivery
• 8 years New Hire Orientation design and delivery
• 3 years of progressive experience with payroll administration and processing
• 1 years Benefits administration
Other Skills and Accomplishments
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Presenter Various
In addition to extensive in-house training modules and presentations both created and delivered, I have been asked on
various occasions to be an expert presenter on the following topics:
• “Best Practices in Worksite Wellness” at Utah Council for Worksite Health Promotion annual conference
• “How Ordinary People do Extraordinary Things” to Human Resources professionals in Salt Lake City,
UT
Volunteer 2002
SLOC Team Leader
• Successfully managed over 10 different groups of volunteers during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in
Salt Lake City, UT.
• Coordinated tasks with National Guard and Secret Service detail.
Professional Experience
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November 2008 – Present Americom Technology, Inc. Murray, UT
HR GENERALIST
Responsible for all HR duties, reporting directly to the President.
• Employee Relations; employee counseling, harassment claims investigation, management coaching on
how to deal with issues as they arise; leave of absence tracking and administration
• Design and implement training & development programs; deliver new hire orientation, sexual
harassment training, OSHA compliance training and benefits orientation. Coach management team on
HR-related issues and how to uniformly implement policies
• Responsible for all aspects of recruitment and on-boarding
• Manage and administer Benefits programs; including employee training, enrollment and plan selections;
design and implement employee Wellness program initiatives
• Full Payroll function including processing of payroll and general ledger reconciliation
• Oversee Performance Management process; guide and mentor management team regarding proper
procedures and with individual evaluations; advise and assist with disciplinary actions and performance
improvement plans; monitor, advise and assist with terminations ensuring processes are followed,
documentation is completed correctly and performing exit interviews
• Manage Safety and Compliance programs; including OSHA compliance, Workers Compensation, driver
safety and review boards
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
June 2006 – Present Results Management Bountiful, UT
HR CONSULTANT – PRINCIPLE PARTNER
• Manage and develop associates
• Create policies, procedures, job descriptions, hiring procedures and metrics, policy manual and associate
handbooks, process client payrolls, conduct phone screens and in-person interviews, advise and consult
on employee relations issues, and provide other services as requested.
September 2006 – October 2008 Rio Tinto South Jordan, UT
HR COORDINATOR
• Coordinate and deliver new hire orientation
• Coordinate input of employee information into HRIS, including new hires, promotions, transfers,
termination, etc.
• Coordinate Workers Compensation program
• Project Coordinator for HR issues related to construction and move to new corporate center
• Responsible for general oversight of budget and payment of vendor, contractor and service invoices
• Provide administrative support for Vice President of People and Organization Support, Americas Region,
including attendance at key meetings, coordination of schedule, travel arrangements and assisting with
projects and presentations.
• Special projects as assigned
May 2001 – June 2006 Deseret Mutual Salt Lake City, UT
SENIOR HR ASSISTANT
• Full cycle recruitment and on-boarding
• Management and administration of FMLA, Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Design and present trainings; including new hire orientation, medical terminology course, Thrift-plan
(401k) training and enrollment, Fit & Fine Wellness program, sexual harassment, dress code, CHOICE
and conflict resolution training.
• Manage and implement Service Award and other recognition programs
• Manage award winning Fit & Fine Wellness program
• Coordination of Company-wide meetings and social events
• Assist with performance evaluation process
• Manage employee filing system
• Provide assistance to employees with policy and leave related questions
August 1996 – April 2002 Brigham Young University Provo, UT
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ASSISTANT
• Assist with Service Awards program
• Front-line communication for employee relations complaints
• Responsible for exit interviews
• Compiled weekly and monthly reports for department
Education
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2001 Brigham Young University Provo, UT
B.S. in Health Sciences, Community Health Education and Health Promotion emphasis
2001 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Successfully passed the PHR exam
2002 University of Phoenix Salt Lake City, UT
Paralegal Certification
Professional and Community Memberships
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Society for Human Resource Management, National and State Chapters
References
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References available upon request **Please do not contact current employer at this time**