Laura A. Rajt

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Phone: 734-***-**** Email: ac32lm@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Professional

Dynamic, versatile, hard-working professional looking for a challenging position in the Human Resources field. Master’s Degree in Human Resources & Organizational Development with substantial work experience in payroll processing, I-9 auditing / compliance and FMLA and STD administration as well as recruiting. Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a strong attention to detail. Experience managing employees and special projects as well. Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), SAP, iCIMS, ADP, ADP HR/B, Paychex, Kronos and PeopleSoft.

Areas of Expertise

Employee Relations

HR Best Practices

Performance Management

Staff Training and Development

New Hire Orientation

Benefits Administration

HRIS Management

Recruiting

Corporate Policy Compliance

Workplace Investigations

Organization Development

Customer Service & Satisfaction

Professional Experience

MERITOR, INC

(Formerly Fabco Automotive Corporation) – Livonia, MI June 2017 – December 2017

Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter

*Meritor, Inc. acquired Fabco Automotive Corporation on October 1, 2017*

Responsible for full cycle hourly and salaried payroll for 100 employees. Responsible for reconciling HR related invoices for all benefit plans. Responsible for all benefit administration set up and issues. Searched, screened, and recommended candidates to hiring managers for all open positions. Presented offers, processed background checks and drug screens as well as conducted new hire orientation. Worked closely with manufacturing manager and temporary agencies to fill hourly requisitions. Single point of contact for all employee issues and questions.

RYDER SYSTEM, INC – Novi, MI October 2015 – June 2017

Human Resources Representative/Recruiter

Provided daily HR support to 1000+ employees/managers at 60+ different customer locations across the United States. Responsible for higher level employee relations issues as well as conducting investigations and offering recommendations to managers regarding employment. Conducted exit interviews and compiled all required documents for termination file. Provided unemployment information to Equifax regarding employee terminations and furloughs. Opened and maintained requisitions for warehouse positions. Hired warehouse employees and closed out requisitions when filled. Made hiring recommendations to managers with regards to internal candidates. Coordinated with recruiting and managers on employee promotions. Worked with managers to place employees on furlough for plant shutdowns. Conducted monthly building wide new hire orientation and building tour. Provided monthly headcount and employee update data to finance. Worked as a liaison between employees and corporate representatives at Miami HQ for issues pertaining to benefits, payroll and taxes.

Human Resources Coordinator October 2013 – October 2015

Responsibilities include weekly hourly payroll processing for 170+ employees under 16 different accounts. Weekly auditing and maintenance of I-9s using eVerify as well as training new hiring managers on how to use the I-9 website. Assists employees with self-service updates including address changes, direct deposit and W-4 forms. HRIS database updates including changes in pay, promotions, personnel area codes, location changes, FMLA and STD status, furloughs as well as terminations. FMLA and STD administration and auditing for 35+ employees on a weekly basis as well as approving FMLA Designation Notices and sending out FMLA exhaust letters and administrative termination letters.

Key Achievements:

Increased hourly payroll from 100 to 190 employees within 9 months while maintaining a virtually error free HR Scorecard.

Decreased delinquent historical and new hire I-9 lists from 48 to almost zero within 4 months.

FLATOUT, INC – Saline, MI February 2013 – May 2013

Temporary Human Resource Assistant

Responsibilities included auditing employee files, I-9 forms, benefit files, medical files as well as terminated employee files for 130+ employees. Daily work with ADP and ADP HR/B for special projects including auditing employee benefit deductions, adding primary care physician information, implementation of a new performance management system as well as employee pay changes.

PALADIN ATTACHMENTS – Dexter, MI February 2012 – December 2012

Human Resources Coordinator

Responsibilities included auditing and organizing personnel and medical files for 200+ employees, reviewing I-9 forms using eVerify, as well as FMLA and short term / long term disability requests and payments. Benefit administration including assisting with employee inquiries / questions and billing issues. Conducting new hire orientation including review of the company handbook and benefits. Main point of contact for all payroll and benefit questions including 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Payroll processing using ADP on a weekly basis while maintaining time off spreadsheets and payroll reports. Compiled and maintained reports related to merit increases and performance reminders for hourly non-exempt employees. Maintained EEO, headcount, and seniority spreadsheets on a monthly basis. Responsible for company-wide announcements and postings through-out the plant. Planned and facilitated company sponsored events such as blood drives, food drives, award ceremonies and executive luncheons.

Key Achievements:

Ran the department with minimal assistance for 8 weeks while the HR Manager was on maternity leave.

Worked on a standardized work model for one of the product lines in the company’s light construction manufacturing division.

YOUNGSOFT, INC – Wixom, MI January 2012 – February 2012

Human Resource Assistant

Responsibilities include processing payroll using ADP Software, maintaining employee files, as well as administering benefit plans including health insurance, life insurance and 401K for 130 employees throughout the United States and India.

CLEARY UNIVERSITY – Ann Arbor, MI May 2011 – January 2012

Recruiter

Responsibilities included prospecting for new students by attending transfer and college fairs, recruiting events, making cold calls and emails, as well as signing businesses up to become partners of the university’s strategic business alliance program. Facilitated presentations pertaining to the university’s degree programs and the strategic business alliance partnership program. Relationship building with area businesses and chambers of commerce.

Key Achievements:

Designed marketing materials to be used for recruiting events as well as Cleary’s strategic business alliance partnership program.

Developed a recruiting plan to help maximize exposure to our potential recruiting market.

Increased Fall A enrollment by 55% over the previous two years.

Education & Training

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Ypsilanti, MI 2009

–M.S. in Human Resources & Organizational Development

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – Ann Arbor, MI 2005

–B.A. in Sociology

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