Dawn H. Sirkoch (*******@*******.***)
Monaca, PA 15061
724-***-**** (home)
724-***-**** (cell)
Objective:
My career goal is to obtain a Human Resources Generalist or Manager position.
Summary of Qualifications:
Over twelve years’ experience in Human Resources and all related functions, to include training and development and corporate recruiting
Benefit program development, planning and administration
HRIS system implementation and administration
Development and implementation of policies and procedures
Mergers and acquisitions HR team leader
Employee relations and employment law compliance
Talent acquisition and onboarding management and administration
General accounting and payroll management and processing
Education/Certification:
The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio
Dual Major: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Psychology
Society for Human Resource Management - 1998, Certified Human Resources Generalist
Computer/Systems Knowledge:
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Email programs
ADP Payroll and HRIS Systems; Paycom HRIS System
Employment History:
Beemac Trucking, Hybrid Logistics and Port of Beemac – December, 2018 to January, 2019
Ambridge, PA
Human Resources Manager
Onboarding employees through Paycom HRIS System
Implementation of new onboarding procedures for Port of Beemac
Development of Paycom HRIS onboarding and talent management modules
Training employees on Paycom ESS Module
Review, update and develop employee policies and procedures
Analysis of employee benefit deductions to carrier invoices
Implementation and roll-out of total PTO Policy
Management of employment laws and legal compliance, such as: FMLA, ACA, COBRA, I-9, UC
Managed Non-Exempt/Exempt audit and corrected non-compliance issues
Tracking of payroll changes; completed 1095 year-end audit
Management of employee relations situations
2002 to 2018: Homemaker and Volunteer
During my amazing time as a stay-at-home parent, I have kept up with my MS Office computer skills and managed all of our finances, to include my husband’s small business S-Corp.
Six years PTA volunteer work in various positions to include: Treasurer (full fiscal responsibility), Membership Chairperson (redesigned the program), Scholarship Program Chairperson (redesigned the program), Volunteer Reader Program, Homeroom Parent, Fundraising Chairperson (redesigned the program)
One year experience working from home for a medical billing company as a Medical Billing Associate
Six years’ experience as a baseball, soccer and basketball youth coach
USFilter – 2000 to 2002
Warrendale, PA
HR Specialist for Recruitment and Compensation
Manage the talent acquisition and onboarding process for exempt and non-exempt levels, to include engineering sales leadership roles and executive levels
HRIS system team member
Compensation management for executive and sales teams based on performance guidelines
Research and understand the current and upcoming competitive markets for employee salaries and benefits, to include development and implementation of reward and recognition programs
Lender’s Service, Inc. – 1998 to 2000
Moon Township, PA
Human Resources Manager of Recruitment, Payroll and HRIS Systems
Manage the talent acquisition and onboarding process for exempt and non-exempt levels, to include executive levels
HRIS system implementation and management
Policy and procedure management, implementation and development
Payroll manager with back-up responsibility
Human resources team leader for mergers and acquisitions
Advanta Information Services, Inc./Great Expectations - 1995 to 1998
Spring House, PA /Pittsburgh, PA
Human Resources Consultant
Responsible for training and development in policies and procedures administration, employee relations and compensation
Project Leader for Benefits Re-engineering Project - developed and implemented a nation-wide health insurance program, consolidating a hodgepodge of thirty-seven high-maintenance plans into a selection of regional/nation-wide plans, while increasing benefits offered to employees within necessary budget constraints
Project Team Leader for Personnel Processing Re-engineering Project - development and implementation of corporate and field new hire/re-hire, recruiting/pre-employment and general human resources policies, procedures and forms, standardizing procedures while saving training and development time for new and existing field staff and corporate administrative departments
Development, implementation and management of training programs and policies and procedures surrounding STD, unpaid leaves of absences and FMLA while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws across the United States
Compliance management for HIPAA and COBRA regulations, policies and procedures; standardizing communications in conjunction with legal council
Standardization of drug testing program
Benefits Coordinator
Administration and legal Compliance of benefits to include: health and life Insurance, COBRA/HIPAA, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, FMLA, STD, PTO and Compensation
Development of corporate-wide policies and procedures manual
Personnel paperwork processing and government record keeping compliance
HRIS administration/HRIS Project Leader
Post offer drug testing implementation and management
Employee newsletter team leader
OSHA compliance and training of staff for Sales Centers located across the country
Project Coordinator: Contracted Employee, Kelly Temporary Services
Administrative support for Organizational Re-alignment Project
Coordination and production of project presentations, heavy PowerPoint and Excel presentations
Planning and organization of project teams, intranet calendar management
Department of Training and Development - 1994 to 1995
Lawrence, MA
Employment Trainer/Counselor
Curriculum development, implementation and revision
Job development, recruiting and placement
Testing and assessment to ensure match between client and employment opportunity
Development of Statistical Analysis System for tracking progress of program and clients
Individual/group counseling and instruction relative to job search
Future Communications, Inc. - 1993 to 1994
Columbus, OH
Assistant to VP (HR/Payroll Management and Company Administration)
Management of benefits and administration
Recruitment, prescreening, interviewing and reference checking of prospective employees
Training and orientation of new personnel and tracking performance evaluations
Employment law compliance
Management and administration of payroll system, to include employment taxes
Tracking company cellular usage, as relates to parent company reimbursements, saving over $200,000 in unpaid reimbursements
Community Connection – 1991 to 1992
Columbus, OH
Education Specialist for incarcerated prisoners in a minimum security prison (Madison, OH)
Personnel development, training and supervision
Public relations, marketing, budget development and statistical analysis
Career counseling and job development for pre-release inmates
Development and instruction of job search workshops and life skills for pre-release inmates
United Methodist Children’s Home – 1990 to 1991
Columbus, OH
Youth Counselor
Life counseling for adolescent juvenile delinquents at a treatment facility
Educational Aide for middle school and high school teachers
Various Dental Offices – 1982 to 1988
Chagrin Falls, OH and Columbus, OH
Dental Assistant
Assistant to General Practice, Orthodontics, Endodontics and Periodontics
Miscellaneous Experience
Columbus, OH
Staffing Associate for a temporary/permanent placement agency
Retail Store Manager for Petfood Supermarket
Receptionist for various Law Firms
Bartender, Server, Line Cook
Front Desk Administrator for a salon and spa
Farm Hand at horse stables
Landscaper and House Painter