Christine R. Franklin

**** ******** ****, #*** – Baton Rouge, LA 70816 - 225-***-**** – ac1c4o@r.postjobfree.com

HR Business Partner

Summary of responsibilities: Responsible for working in partnership with 2 Business Partners addressing employee relations driving employee engagement upholding company culture and improving morale. Full cycle recruiting, onboarding and new hire orientations. Responsible for the administration of benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(a), and 457 deferred comp), leave of absences (FMLA, Maternity, and Bereavement). HRIS Data Management, administered background investigations and reference checks. Collective Bargaining Agreement adherence.

Skills

MS Office 2010/2013 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher

AS400/Netchex/CertiPay/TimeCo/Cognos

Communication/Analytical/Presentation

Work Experience

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) – HR Business Partner

2014 – present

The public transit agency for Baton Rouge, LA and the capital area with 300 + employees.

Alongside the Sr. Director of HR & Labor Relations, transformed the HR department from transactional to strategic

Develop and implement vital business and HR strategies

Organized management and administration of benefit programs including: medical, dental, FMLA, worker’s compensation, unemployment, health reimbursement account, life insurance, and COBRA

Handled various employee and HR issues; address and resolved grievances, non-performance, and other challenging situations

Ensure compliance with state, federal, and CBA with respect to employer/employee relationship

Labor relations; contract interpretation

Piccadilly Restaurants, LLC HR Benefits Coordinator

2012 - 2014

Piccadilly Restaurants, LLC cafeteria style restaurants has over 60 locations and over 2000 employees.

Supported, coordinated, and administered employee benefit programs – medical, dental, vision, pension, and ancillary benefits

Managed all FML/LOA requests, interacted with physicians and medical facilities for return to work clearance. Worked closely with Restaurant Management to accommodate restrictions, as needed

Researched and revised the Company Leaves of Absence, HIPAA and ADA policies

Facilitated annual compliance training of Leaves of Absence, HIPAA, and ADA policies

Key member in reduction in workforce process

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and law governing business operations

Assisted Employee Benefits Project Manager with research and implementation of ACA

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel – HR Coordinator

2011 – 2012

The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel is a riverboat casino situated between Baton Rouge’s largest universities – Louisiana State University(LSU) and Southern University (SU).

Conducted New Hire Orientation teaching information about the Company, policies and procedures, casino rules and regulations governed by LA State Police Gaming Board, confidentiality, and benefits package

Managed all data for 700 + Team Members in the HRIS system, Infinium (AS400)

Coordinated benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations after introductory and Open Enrollment

Administered background checks and point of contact for drug screen results

Managed FML/Leaves of Absence, LA Pregnancy Act, and other leaves

Medical Management Options, Inc. – HR/Corporate Compliance Assistant

2011 – 2012

Medical Management Options assists the mental and physical disabled restore and rebuild their lives.

General office duties

Point of contact for pre-screening process – background, drug screenings, and employment verifications

Assist Corporate HR Director with planning corporate trainings for Team Members and Executive staff

Revised and Editor of the corporate newsletter, Joie de Vivre

Executive Assistant for the Corporate Board Meetings

Participated in special projects assigned by C-Level management

Coordinated benefit enrollment after introductory period and Open Enrollment

Updated all HR forms and policies

Education & Certifications

Capella University Bachelors of Business Administration

Graduation 2018

Concentration in Human Resource Management

National Training Seminars - Administrative Assistant Certification

2010

University of Lafayette – Medical Technology

1996-1997

Live Oak High School – High School Diploma

1995

References

Kenderlynn J Christophe 513-***-**** Sr. Director of HR & Labor Relations

Robin Tassin – Liggett 225-***-**** Director of Human Resources

Bret Clesi 504-***-**** Managing Director – Clesi Burns, LLC

Don Guillory 985-***-**** Senior Consultant – Clesi Burns, LLC

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