Nika Gol
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EXPERIENCE The Delia Group Troy, MI
Aug 17 - Present Talent Acquisition Specialist (Full Time/Temp)
Resume Screening, short listing, conduct phone/in-person interviews
Conduct thorough reference check, personality assessments, onboard new team members
Create and monitor job ad’s via hiring platform (Indeed, Ziprecruiter, etc.)
Utilize social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. to recruit talent and share the organization’s value story
Research competition and help develop business prospecting and marketing strategies to successfully compete in market
Kiekert USA Inc. Wixom, MI
May 17- Aug 17 HR Specialist (Full Time/Temp)
Deeply involved in all aspects of recruiting, including working with recruitment agencies, head-hunting, reaching potential candidates, resume screening, and shortlisting
Gained deep knowledge of benefits package (medical, dental, vision, Life, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, FMLA, 401K Administration, etc.)
Processed all Accounts Payable/Journal Entries for benefits billing in SAP
Updated newly hired and terminated employees in SAP
Close interaction with company’s lawyers and HR manager regarding filing and auditing
Created, maintained and updated employee files and I-9 forms for all employees in accordance with the most updated HR rules
Conducted Levis, Garnishments, and all versions of Verification of Employments (VOEs)
Processed COBRA Compliance for terminated employees
Assisted with employee orientations and processing new hire paperwork, ensuring compliance with company requirements
Worked with department managers to fill internal positions, update job descriptions and position requirements
Supported the delivery of, and the compliance with HR policies, processes and local employment legislation for all employees
Assisted with employee training and development programs
Gained knowledge of Human Resources laws and regulations
Event Planning
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON (Full Time/Temp) Southfield, MI Jun 16 – May 17 HR Benefits Analyst
Gained a thorough understanding of the benefit plan design (coverage levels, options, eligibility, enrollment/change, termination procedures, etc.)
Worked cooperatively in a cross-functional environment (plan administrators, actuaries, legal, etc.) to complete tasks and to ensure unified delivery of services
Ensure compliance with data privacy protection guidelines and government regulations in administering plans and paperwork
Strong organization skills and diligent documentation habits by maintaining complete and accurate records and audit trails
Followed and updated documentation materials with a professional and client-focused approach
Prioritized workload with guidance from project leaders to effectively deliver on agreed upon deadlines/milestones
Coached and assisted in development of new team members
Conducted ad hoc analysis, wrote detailed reports and made oral presentations to management
Proactively sought out personal development opportunities such as taking new assignments and training
Sep 13 - May 16 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Rochester, MI
Sr. Researcher
Designed/developed/administered surveys, collected behavioral data to study promoting students’ motivation
Conducted quantitative (SPSS, EXCEL), and qualitative (Focus group, face to face, phone interview) analyses
Presented research results (via PowerPoint) in peer-reviewed international conferences
Collaborated with diverse teams on a State-funded project, utilized cloud- based data/file sharing platforms
Organized several networking, and extracurricular events Jan 11 - Aug 13 THE UNIVERSITY of TOLEDO Toledo, OH Instructor/ Teaching Assistant
Taught at: The University of Toledo/ American Language institute/ American School for Women and Children/ The University of Toledo's Writing Center
Designed and developed curricula, lesson plans, teaching materials, tests
Deep knowledge of educational philosophies, methodologies, practices, designs and learning approaches
May 08 - Dec 10 SOROOSH-EDALAT LAW FIRM Mashhad, Iran Attorney At Law
Offered legal consultation to business clients
Led marketing effort in defining target markets and opportunities of the firm, resulting in a 5-15% increase in business
EDUCATION OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Rochester, MI
May 2016 School of Education and Human Services
Master of Arts
Graduated with Honors (3.9/4.0)
Received Full Tuition/Stipend Scholarship
Extra Credits: Statistics, Marketing, Accounting THE UNIVERSITY of TOLEDO Toledo, OH
May 2013 Department of English
Master of Arts
Graduated with Honors (3.9/4.0)
Received Full Tuition/Stipend Scholarship
Professionally improved English Language Skills
May 2008 FERDOWSI UNIVERSITY Mashhad, Iran
School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Concentration: Business Law
Ranked Salutatorian (18.9/20)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, SPSS, Benefit Connect, SAP, Paylocity, SharePoint