Human Resources Manager / Benefits Specialist

Geri C. Schaudt

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Human Resources Manager

Professional in Human Resources, offering a 10 plus-year HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results.

Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.

Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing a recognition program that rewarded and retained employees, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.

HR Skills

HR Department Startup

Employment Law

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC

HR Policies & Procedures

HR Program/Project Management

Staff Recruitment & Retention

Employee Relations

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Benefits Administration

Organizational Development

Orientation & On-Boarding

HRIS Technologies

Training & Development

Performance Management

Professional Experience

CROWN STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC – Dearborn, MI

Benefits Specialists, 2016 – 2017

Oversee maintenance of employee benefit records through computer input.

Maintain file that include the following: medical, dental, catastrophic illness, employee life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and disability insurance.

Stay current on changing Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee benefits and Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws.

Handle benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick and courteous resolution.

Inform employees of deadlines regarding signing up for benefits.

Reconciliation of invoices monthly for all benefit plans.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Manage employee health insurance and health care plans.

Calculate the proper paycheck deductions for these benefits.

Explain the various benefit options to new employees.

Present ideas for additional benefits to Director of Operation.

Address employee inquiries as it relates to their insurance.

Acts as liaison between employee and insurance provider as necessary.

Resolve any problems or disputes regarding provision of benefits.

VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION - Bristol, VA

Re-Employment Specialist/ Business Account Representative 2012 – 2016

Leverage professional relationships to develop new business/employment opportunities. Serve as primary POC for incoming calls, including requests for meetings and interviews with company representatives. Attend community and Chamber of Commerce events as a VEC representative. Developed, wrote and delivered bi-weekly Job Hunting Workshop series at the Washington County Public Library, Abingdon, VA.

Geri C. Schaudt

Phone: 734-***-**** n Page Two

Professional Experience (continued)

Assist individuals and educate them in their search for employment. Coach individuals in developing resumes, and posting them on public job boards. Show individuals how to access labor market information. Advised individuals on career decisions, identifying marketable skills, identifying skills that would transfer to other types of employment.

BRISTOL CUSTOM SOLUTIONS Bristol, TN

(Formerly Bristol Custom Bag & Sign Company)

A full service cut-and-sew textile manufacturer and signage company.

HR Manager 2010 – 2012

Manager of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. This position was responsible for ensuring the effective management and utilization of company’s full-time classified positions, hourly full and part-time positions, and temporary employees. Developing policy and directing operations to conform to state and federal policies and regulations. This position was further responsible for planning and directing the full range of HR activities fostering a productive workforce, assured the fair and equitable treatment of all personnel, and support the company’s mission and strategic plan.

Key Results:

Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.

Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.

Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

Investigated accidents and prepared reports for insurance carrier.

Represented company at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Kept records of applicants to comply with EEOC regulations.

Monitored and implemented applicable human resource local, state, and federal requirements.

Enrolled new hires as official employees, medical, dental, vision, etc.

TRI-CITY EXTRUSION, INC. – Bristol, TN

HR Administrator 2008 – 2008

Organization specializing in the production of precision aluminum extrusions.

FOOD CITY DISTRIBUTION CENTER – Abingdon, VA Purchasing Department 2003 – 2008

Mid-Mountain Foods serves as the company’s warehousing and distribution facility.

Buyers Assistant [2006 – 2008]

Invoice Coordinator [2004 – 2006]

Reconciliation Clerk [2003 – 2004]

UNIVERSAL COMPANIES, INC. – Abingdon, VA

HR Assistant 2002 – 2003

International distributor of supplies to spas, skincare professionals, and resorts.

PERFORMANCE ENTERPRISES, INC. – Warren, MI

HR Administrator 1999 – 2001

Quality control company specializing in the automotive industry.

Education & Certifications

VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE Bristol, VA 2004

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business (with honors), 2004

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