Alexandra Shuter ****************@*****.***
** **** ****** ( NEWINGTON, CT 06111 ( 860-***-**** (HOME)
860-***-**** (MOBILE)
CAREER SUMMARY
. Human Resources leader with more than eight years of experience in
administrative operations in professional environments while focused
on maximizing operational productivity and efficiency.
. Bilingual, with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal
skills.
. Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
. Proficiently skilled in MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
and other databases.
. Able to set priorities to achieve immediate and long term goals while
meeting operational deadlines.
. Expertise in problem solving with the ability to diffuse highly tense
situations.
. Energetic and self-motivated team player/builder. Proven ability to
work both independently and in a team environment both as a member or
leader.
. Experienced in successful management of diverse groups of people.
. Experienced with ADA, EEO, ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA.
. Certified Notary Public.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
DUNKIN DONUTS, NEWINGTON, CT (Franchisee - 20 stores)
Human Resources Manager for 20 stores
July 2014 - Present
. Manage all HR efforts (recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee
relations and compliance).
. Receive and investigate all employee relations issues.
. Ensure company payroll and HR compliance with all state and Federal
laws and develop and implement policies, procedures and incentive
programs.
Quest Global Services, East Hartford, CT
March 2012 - May 2014
Senior HR, Human Resources
. Worked with senior management to transition 1,200 employees from PEO
relationship with Oasis to ADP including: payroll, FMLA management,
401(k), AETNA for Health and Dental Benefits and other important
business components.
. Constant communication releases with updates to employees about status
on transition
. Onboarding new hires, orientations, all employee relations matters
OASIS OUTSOURCING/Quest Global, West
Palm, FL March 2012 - December 2013
Payroll and HR Administrator
. Administered payroll processes for 1,000 employees located throughout
the United States.
. Developed company-wide "Lunch & Learn" training sessions to help
educate employees.
. Special project lead: FLSA classification.
. Manage all employee relations for QUEST Global Services including
write ups, counseling and terminations including preparing separation
agreements.
. Assisted with Open Enrollment communication and Employee Benefit
Programs.
. Communicated the on-boarding and orientation for new hires
countrywide.
Lincoln Technical Institute, New Britain,
ct April 2006 - February 2012
Business Office Coordinator, Human
Resources
. Administered payroll information for all salaried and hourly employees.
. Managed the human resource component for the school to achieve ACCS re-
accreditation by attending all meetings, keeping detailed notes and
releasing all official records of the meetings.
. Responsible for enrolling all employees into the benefits programs
offered by the school.
. Advised employees in need on all details of the Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA) process.
Education
Charter Oak College, CT
Bachelor Degree, August 2013 - Concentration in Liberal Studies