Human Resources Manager

Mary Celeste Karga

*** ******* ***. #* 614-***-****

Columbus, OH 43215 **********@*****.***

Skills Summary:

Professional, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized and efficient, detail oriented; perform well individually or within

teams; excellent time-management, follow through/responsive; able to communicate clearly and concisely to individuals

at all levels; excellent multi-tasking skills, perform well under pressure; solid work ethic and project management skills;

skilled at developing strong employee relations, and improving processes and standards for efficiency and effectiveness

Education:

B.S. Human Resources Management – Franklin University – (Magna Cum Laude)

Associate Degree– Legal Office Administration – Columbus State Notary Public

Experience:

Brickman Facility Solutions – Human Resources Exec Asst Columbus, OH (8/12 – 10/13) – Company Downsized

Responsible for employee orientation (overview of company policies, benefits overview/explanation and enrollment,

payroll, I9 documentation/Everify), training and development (documenting and facilitating)

Collaborated on recruiting efforts (iCIMS) for talent acquisition (screening, interviews, testing applicants; evaluation,

feedback, ensuring EEO compliance), by identif ying staffing needs through working with departmental managers

Maintained human resources records by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications,

and merit increases; tracked/updated PTO

Audited personnel files for compliance and completion of paperwork, per legal requirements (HIPPA, I9’s, etc.)

Documented human resources actions by completing personnel action forms, reports, logs, and records.

Maintained confidential information of Human Resources (disciplinary actions, t erminations, etc.)

Procured and maintained inventory of company assets (computer equipment, vehicles, licenses, software, etc.)

Processed and prepared payroll, resolved benefits/payroll issues, preparation and proof of correspondence,

presentations, drafted job descriptions, compiled, summarized and prepared budget data for analysis

K.I.S. Adjusting Service – Administrator (Part-time, Contract Position) Columbus, OH (6/12 – 8/12)

Provided claims coverage detail to insurance companies and completed analysis on insurance claim information

Ace Iron and Metal – Human Resources Generalist/Acctg Supervisor Columbus, OH (8/11 – 5/12) - Resigned

Created, documented and implemented HR policies, processes, procedures; drafted job descriptions;

maintained/updated Employee Handbook as needed; ensured compliance with EEO, ADA, FLSA laws

Directed recruitment (job fairs/postings, temp agencies, phone screens, interviews, background/reference checks)

Managed employee relations by coaching and counseling managers and employees on sensitive matters

Conducted salary/compensation analysis to ensure proper grades and associated pay rates were accurate

Assisted Managers with performance reviews (documentation, timing, proper evaluation, compensation, etc.)

Identified and recommended training needs and proactively addressed change opportunities (people, process,

structure) and created plans to address needed changes

Administered benefits administration (annual renewal/open enrollment), cost negotiations, invoicing, claims

resolution, enrolled and advised employees regarding benefits programs (COBRA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)

Conducted new employee orientation to ensure employees understood company policies and benefits

Managed Worker’s Comp Program (third-party administrators) by partnering with Safety and Compliance Manager

Ensured company was in compliance with all federal and state employment laws and OSHA regulations

Processed unemployment claims, exit interviews and terminations

Administered/processed weekly payroll via ADP, Kronos for 90+employees; tracked/updated PTO

Supervisor to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable personnel

K.I.S. Adjusting Service – Administrator (Part-time, Contract Position) Columbus, OH (2/11 – 8/11)

Provided claims coverage detail to insurance com panies and completed analysis on insurance claim information

Zyvex Technologies – Human Resources/Ofc Manager Columbus, OH (7/07 – 1/11) – Position was Relocated

Deployed HR initiatives, processes and systems and identified training needs as needed, tea m building exercises

W orked with management to identify staffing needs and directed recruiting efforts for talent management (postings,

screens, interviews, evaluations and recommendations); processed and submitted H1 VISA applications; employee

orientation; background/reference checks; audited personnel files for compliance, facilitated training programs

Coached managers on talent management, career path programs, training needs, and performance evaluations

Managed employee relations in resolving issues and provided counseling as needed on sensitive matters

Responsible for benefits administration (sourced providers, contract negotiations, annual renewal/open enrollment,

communicated benefits utilization and associated costs, advised/enrolled employees in be nefits programs

Responsible for compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations in multiple states and ensured

EEO compliance and OSHA compliance via partnering with EHS/Compliance Manager

Created and implemented HR policies for development and documentation; created additional policies, as needed

Completed benchmark analysis to ensure company was competitive in terms of benefits and overall compensation

Achieved 40% cost savings on insurance healthcare premiums by comparative analysis of multiple insurance

providers and contract negotiation

Completed job analysis to ensure correct classification of exempt vs. non-exempt personnel regarding FLSA

Managed Worker’s Comp Program (claims, annual premiums, renewals) in multiple states

Managed Unemployment Compensation (claims, responses, documentation) in multiple states

Created, documented and implemented new Employee Handbook and provided regular policy updates with

pertinent information and resolutions, as needed; processed terminations; conduc ted exit interviews

Administration/process of company payroll and selecting provider (Paychex), tracked/updated PTO

Contract Positions – Administrative Columbus, OH (3/06 – 7/07)

Nationwide Insurance, Gap Inc. Direct, Sterling Commerce

Responsible for project management of company initiative; ensured all stakeholders at all levels were aware of

progress through project meetings, status reports (follow up, presentations and execution of deliverables).

Compiled, summarized, and analyzed statistical data and talent summary data for presentation to Sr. Leadership

Team.

Limitedbrands, Inc. – Exec Asst/Human Resources Coordinator Columbus, OH (4/04 – 2/06) – Company Downsized

Responsible for organization of Vice President of Staffing (calendar, travel, meeting prep, expenses, review of email

for follow-up/action items)

Conducted research on candidate resumes to identify qualified candidates

Posted open positions to external recruiting websites and newspapers

Submitted and reviewed staff requisitions via WebSurveyor for completeness and accuracy

Maintained personnel files and information pertinent to job salaries, performance reviews, etc.

Analyzed and interpreted reports related to staffing performance for process improvement and resolve

Completed monthly search firm expense report to measure staffing organization effectiveness

Coordinated and participated in Career Fairs and assembled all pertinent materials

Contract Positions – Administrative Columbus, OH (3/00 – 3/04)

The Web People, Victoria’s Secret Stores, Liebert Corp., United Healthcare, Wendy’s International, EMC Corp.

Provided overall administrative support: correspondence, presentations, calendars, events, surveys, budgets

Qualstan Corporation – Project Coordinator Columbus, OH (10/98 –2/00) – Company Downsized

Responsible for composition of company correspondence, presentations for Board of Directors

Assisted in compiling, summarizing and analyzing data for company budget

Served as the primary contact for resolve regarding qu estions on policies/processes

Maintained corporate files, blue prints, building plans, etc.

Supervisor to Office Receptionist

Prepared building permit applications for the City of Columbus

Negotiated contracts with outside vendors on various office equ ipment

Software: HRIS/PeopleSoft, iCIMS, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), ADP Payroll,

PayChex, Quickbooks, E-Verify, Visio, Igrafx, Kronos, Taleo, WebSurveyor, Lotus Notes, Xactimate and Crystal

Reporting

Memberships: Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Human Resources Association of Central Ohio

(HRACO)

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