E LISE H ARTMAN
Phone: 832-***-**** ****************@***.***
H U M A N R ES O UR CE S
Background in Human Resources, 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 teambuilding programs,
created an employee wellness benefit, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports .
HR SKILLS
HR Department Startup Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & On-Boarding
Employment Law Employee Relations Training & Development
FMLA/LOA/EEO/WC Dispute Resolution Performance Management
Mediation & Advocacy Benefits Administration Organizational Development
HRIS Technologies Project Management HR Policies & Procedures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TALON SERVICES, LLC. – DEER PARK, TX
Provider of Skilled Contract Labor.
Office Manager/Recruiter, 2012-Present
Provided administrative and recruitment support for Deer Park branch. Recruit applicants utilizing
various on-line sources and walk-ins. Screen and evaluate applicants. Process weekly payroll, new hire
applications, on-boarding, disciplinary actions, employee relations, job postings, maintain personnel files,
employment verifications through E-verifications, drug screens and physicals.
KELLY SERVICES, INC. Ventura, CA
A National Workforce Solutions Provider.
Recruiter, (In-house temporary position 8/8/11 - 9/31/11)
Provided administrative and recruitment support for two Kelly branches. Recruited applicants utilizing
various on-line sources. Responsible for screening and evaluating applicants through personal interviews;
attendance tracking, processed weekly payroll, testing of applicants, new hire applications, on-boarding,
disciplinary actions, employee relations, job postings, maintaining personnel files, employment
verifications, reference checks, I-9 verifications, drug screening and background checks.
ESSENTIAL BENEFITS/ COLONIAL LIFE INS. Camarillo, CA
Exclusive Provider of Voluntary Worksite Supplemental Benefits.
Office Manager, 2008 to 2010
Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruited employees; created group
benefits databases; and developed orientation, training and incentive programs. Managed leave-of-absence
programs and personnel records; administered benefits enrollment and programs; administered HR
budget; and handle HR workplace issues.
Key Results:
Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of a new Employee Benefits service.
Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation,
benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.
Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the company.
Assisted in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
Introduced company’s first formal performance review program.
Payroll; processed all employee hours through QuickBooks.
Managed scheduling of CEO’s calendar and daily tasks.
Travel arrangements and accommodations.
Liaison between employees, HR personnel and brokers.
New accounts management, claims and customer service follow up.
Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable, utilizing QuickBooks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS Ojai, CA
Ojai Valley Community Hospital, a Nonprofit Acute Care Facility.
Human Resources Generalist, 2007 to 2008
Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and new hire process, administered
employee benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Prepared job descriptions for
advertising and Co-chaired annual enrollment meetings, resolved conflicts between employees and
insurance carriers, coordinated health fairs to promote employee wellness and performed exit interviews.
Key Results:
Negotiated salary offers and sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt
and non-exempt level.
In charge of all new hire paperwork and clearance for employment.
Recruited and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills
required for each position.
Managed company’s first-ever standardized I-9 procedures and tracking system that insulated
company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair processes.
Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.
CITY OF OXNARD, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Oxnard, CA
Responsible for Administering Human Resources Policy, Procedures, and Practices.
Benefits and Safety Assistant, 2006 to 2007
Responsible for administering employee insurance benefits, pension and savings plans. Negotiated plan
changes, rates and agreements with the insurance broker and plan carriers.
Key Results:
Provided OSHA training workshops for all City employees, including Fire and Police personnel.
Planned and developed materials for safety training programs.
Co-developed company’s first-ever standardized procedures and tracking system that insulated
company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair processes.
Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special
events and employee wellness activities) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
OF NOTE
Professional Development:
Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations,
leaves of absence, workers’ compensation and workplace safety/security.