Human Resources Management
Resume:
DENNIKA L. MORELAND
Katy, TX 77450
Cell 832-***-****
E-mail: ***************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Innovative and results-driven human resources professional with over 10
years of challenging responsibilities who has worked closely with senior
management to communicate and implement human resources policies and
procedures and attract and retain highly qualified employees.
HR Expertise
( Employee Recruitment and Retention ( Benefits
and Compensation
( HR Policy/Procedure Development ( Management
Training
( Employee Relations ( Orientation and
On-boarding
( HRIS Management ( Employee
Communication
Professional Development
Health Care Reform, Employment Law, Improving Orientation Programs, FMLA,
COBRA, Retirement
HRIS
PeopleSoft, ADP, Ceridian, ABRA, Infinium
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harris Health System, Houston, TX
Benefits Representative, 2009 - Present
Administers benefit programs. Audits monthly benefit premium statements
and reconciles to vendor bills. Manages HRIS. Researches and resolves
escalated benefit issues. Communicates benefit information to employees
during new hire orientation and annual open enrollment. Educates employees
about retirement options and processes. Promotes/Communicates wellness
initiatives.
( Revamped retirement communication/counseling process for 1,000 Harris
Health System retirees.
( Instituted/Implemented employee dependent audit.
( Instrumental in implementation of Harris Health System wellness
initiative for over 8,000 employees.
( Travels to over 20 locations (quarterly) to educate employees about
HR/Benefits initiatives.
inVentiv Clinical Solutions, Houston, TX
Benefits Administrator, 2008 - 2009
Managed benefit programs. Audited monthly benefit premium statements and
reconciled to vendor bills. Managed HRIS. Researched and resolved
escalated benefit issues. Communicated benefit information to employees
during new hire orientation and annual open enrollment. Worked closely
with payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Assisted in
staffing and recruiting including screening resumes and applications,
interviewing applicants, and making recommendations to senior management.
( Instrumental in HRIS conversion to PeopleSoft.
( Trained employees and managers on FMLA laws, rules, and regulations.
( Wrote Leave of Absence Policy and ensured company compliance.
( Served as "benefits guru" for 4 HR Specialists.
Various HR Contracts, Houston, TX
(Dynegy/Weatherford/Texas HealthSpring)
HR Consultant, 2005 - 2007
Assisted in staffing and recruiting including screening resumes and
applications, interviewing applicants, attending job fairs, coordinating
background checks and drug screening, making recommendations to senior
management, and extending offers. Assisted in resolving complex employee
relations issues. Managed SOX audits. Administered benefit programs.
Managed HRIS. Worked closely with payroll to ensure accurate and timely
payroll processing.
( Assisted in creation/staffing of new HR Department.
( Brought organization into full FMLA compliance.
( Instrumental in implementation of HRIS self-service module.
( Audited recruitment files/records ensuring company/legal compliance.
City of Houston, Houston, TX
Human Resources Specialist, 2004 - 2005
Administered benefit programs including life insurance, long-term
disability, accrued leave donation, and flexible spending accounts for
major public organization (20,000+ employees.) Counseled individual
employees and retirees about benefit options during major life events.
( Promoted after three months to fill critical position in Benefits
Department.
Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), Hyattsville, MD
Human Resources Generalist, 2001 - 2004
Assisted in staffing and recruiting including posting open positions,
screening resumes and applications, interviewing applicants, conducting
background checks, and extending offers. Administered benefit programs.
Managed HRIS. Worked closely with payroll to ensure accurate and timely
payroll processing. Coordinated and conducted new hire orientation and
annual open enrollment. Communicated and supported wellness initiatives.
Managed volunteer staff including coordinating annual volunteer
appreciation event.
( Trained managers on interview skills.
( Interpreted and communicated HR policy manual and union contract details
and resolved conflicts between documents.
( Revamped annual open enrollment process.
( Served as co-chair of PGCMLS Wellness Committee.
( Saved countless dollars for employer by identifying and resolving benefit
billing discrepancies through monthly benefit bill auditing and
reconciliation.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland University College - College Park, MD
Completed 117 credits toward B.S. in Psychology - Graduation expected 2014
OF NOTE
Service First Awards, 2012
Psi Beta Honor Society, 2004
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