Melanie L. Sinai

Cell 334-***-****

acflrv@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

I am looking for a new opportunity with a flexible work schedule. I am available to work from home any time and/or in an office environment from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each day.

SUMMARY:

18 years of experience in Human Resources 6 years of experience in

Recruiting

9 years of experience in Benefits 4 years of experience in

Project Management

8 years of experience in Management

EDUCATION

Troy State University at Montgomery (TSUM) - May 2004

GPA: 3.96 (4.00 in major)

Master of Science in Human Resources Management (HRM)

Faulkner University - May 2001

GPA: 3.46

Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources (MHR)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager

NuStar Energy - San Antonio, TX 2008 -

2014

Advise and partner with Managers to provide guidance on HR policies and

procedures. Recruiter for corporate office and direct regional HR

personnel. Revamped and branded NuStar Intern Ship program for 2012 and

2013 rollouts. Responsible for 24 Interns at corporate office and 10 out

in the field. Network with local colleges, attend career fairs and

networking functions. Partners with relocation vendor to assist with

relocation efforts. Provide day to day performance management guidance to

management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary

actions). Handle Employee Relations for Corporate office . Partner with

Compensation on job descriptions, salary recommendations and development of

jobs. Oversee operator testing process for corporate and regional offices.

Responsible for 550 employees at corporate office and direct 5 regional HR

representatives in the field.

Human Resources Benefits Manager(NuStar) June 2008 -

December 2012

Oversee and administer all employee health and welfare benefit programs.

Administration of Pension Plan, Long Term Incentive, 401(k), Health and

Welfare benefit programs. Continuous review of all Benefit processes in

order to present ideas to management in areas in need of improvement. Work

directly with Information Systems department on developing new system

functionality from testing to post implementation review. Responsible for

various types of reporting including monthly activity reports and census

data for vendors to review potential benefit plans. Participate in

programs such as Train the Trainer, Open Enrollment and New Hire

Orientation. Provide guidance to both management and employees on all

employee related benefit questions and/or concerns. Project Manager of

Open Enrollment including development of system, testing, and roll out to

over 1500 employees.

Valero - San Antonio, TX

Human Resources Benefits Specialist August 2007 -

May 2008

Transferred in June to NuStar Energy which is the pipeline piece of Valero.

Responsible for administering all welfare benefits for the company

utilizing the SAP system. Negotiated with vendors on new benefits as well

as implemented the new processes once the benefit has been added. Monthly

reporting for vendors and completed monthly billing. Reviewed and approved

all Plan Documents and Summary Plan Descriptions for all benefits.

June 2003 - March 2007

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC - Montgomery, AL

Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Key player in developing the Benefits and Time & Attendance module in the

SAP system. Responsible for administering all benefits for the company

utilizing the SAP system. Negotiated with vendors on new benefits as well

as implemented the new processes once the benefit has been added.

Researched variety of benefits and benchmarked with other manufacturing

companies. Developed and conducted Benefits and Payroll orientation.

Administered 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short term and long

term disability, FMLA, LOA as well as any other missed time. Worked with

Team Relations, Legal, Safety, Security, Training, and Employment on a

daily basis to ensure compliance with policies as well as federal and state

law. Monthly reporting for vendors and completed monthly billing. Worked

with the Diversity Department on a variety of company and community

projects. Recruited and trained other members of Benefits and Safety on

all aspects of leaves, assisted with SAP training, as well as process for

tracking FMLA. Assisted with the recruiting and interviewing efforts of

hourly team members during the initial hiring for the production line at

new facility.

October 2001 - June 2003

HR Contract positions - Montgomery, AL

Contracted with a variety of companies to gain experience in a variety of

Human Resource functions including safety, compensation, recruiting and

employee relations. I assisted companies in a variety of industries

including newspaper, manufacturing, hospital, recruiting firm, and inbound

call center.

January 2001 - October 2001

AFNI - Opelika, AL

Human Resources Generalist

November 1998 - January 2001

Regions Financial Corporation - Montgomery, AL

Human Resources Administrator, Corporate Human Resources

March 1996 - August 1998

Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL

HR Administrator and Career Center Supervisor, Communications/HR Department

HR Assistant, Compensation and Relocation Departments

MEMBERSHIPS

San Antonio Human Resources Management Association - SAHRMA (Board

secretary 2011, STXHRS Director 2013, 2014, and 2015)

SHRM - Montgomery Chapter (Diversity Director-At-Large), National Chapter

SouthWest Benefits Association

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Junior Achievement, Meals on Wheels, American Diabetes Association,

American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, Haven for Hope, Girl

Scouts of SouthWest Texas (treasurer and Cookie Mom for troop #1)

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