Alan Wedge

Address

**** * ***** **, ******* WA *8178

206-***-****

Profile

Reliable and adaptable professional with a solid understanding of human resources, management and general business. Keen eye for analyzing problems and determining viable solutions. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Effective team player, conscientious worker.

Education

2006 Certificate of Business Administration-15 graduate level credits

University of Washington, WA

Bachelor of Business Administration-concentration in HR Management

University of Washington, WA

Awards

2008 SHRM HR Intern Sponsorship Recipient

University of Washington Dean's List 2008

Certifications

Excel 2003 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Word 2003 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

PowerPoint 2003 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

(PHR)* Professional in Human Resources

*passed the PHR exam, January 2009

Professional Organizations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)

Human Resources Experience

PROVIDENCE

HR Generalist March 2016-May 2016

Stay current on key federal, multiple state and local laws and regulations

Compliance with employment regulations, including administering FMLA, FLSA, ADAA, and EEO

HR reporting and analysis

Collaborating with HR team members on projects to support business needs

Process status changes using Lawson

LOWE’S

HR Assistant January 2016-present

Provide human resources support by responding to employee inquiries and concerns regarding company policies and benefits while ensuring confidentiality

Coordinate the selection and employment process including posting jobs, scheduling tests, conducting prescreens and coordinating interviews, and deliver new-hire orientation

Process new-hire paperwork, enter paperwork into the appropriate system, track employee time and attendance, storing employee personal information according to legal requirements, and maintaining confidentiality of records

Administrative duties, including managing FMLA, worker's compensation, onboarding, background checks, and E-Verify

Advise and consult with managers on employee relations issues

Assist employees with benefit-related questions, including health, life, dental and vision insurance plans, Flexible Spending Account, etc.

Facilitate an open and inclusive environment that enables effective employee relations

Utilize Human Resources software programs PeopleSoft HR, Kronos, and Kenexa

WSDOT/WA STATE FERRIES

Personnel Assistant July 2013-April 2014

Explain pertinent policies, procedures, and guidelines

Advise and consult with managers on human resource issues

Respond to questions and inquires related to employment, benefits, compensation, contract provisions, leave, performance management and training

Process resignations, termination, new hires, transfers, FMLA, and Shared Leave

Conduct New employee orientation

Review and assist in drafting Performance Development Plans, Expectations, Evaluations, and Position Description Forms

Create and maintain accurate and complete personnel files and records,

Deliver open enrollments and advise on benefits options

Prepare and maintain salary placement and leave without pay

Compose correspondence, compile data and create reports

Monitor and respond to all state Unemployment claims

Work efficiently and effectively using MS Office, File Maker Pro, PMP, HRMS, PAY1, Oracle, SharePoint, etc

Bartell Drugs, Seattle

HR Assistant Aug 2011-Feb 2012

Coordinated pre -employment drug screening, acted as liaison for background checks

Maintained HRIS, logs and applicant databases. Issued time cards and name badges

Completed routine and special reports. Calculated turnover, new hire and other metrics as requested

Managed payroll and employment verifications. Organized all HR department records and employment files and maintained operation of office equipment

Answered frequent questions regarding payroll, benefits, scheduling, etc

Organized and executed all employee recognition. Acted as event coordinator

Expedia, Bellevue Temp Contract

HR Coordinator-Special Project Jul-Aug, 2011

Audited I'9s for conversion to paperless management. Identified missing, incomplete and outdated I-9s

Ensured hires were in compliance with E-Verify to eliminate liability

King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA Internship

Human Resources July 2007- October 2008

Updated recruitment metrics data, researched and updated diversity recruitment sources

Assisted in data collection/entry using Peoplesoft and Excel

Executed file destruction in accordance with applicable retention schedules

Researched and responded to inquiries from employees and the general public

Provided excellent customer service and represented the division in a professional manner

Corresponded with job applicants to inform them of employment consideration

Generated job requisitions, prepared screening matrixes

Assisted in the maintenance of employee records and human resource related files

Attended career fairs, recruitment and outreach events

Provided support to senior staff

Reorganized filling system and optimized flow

Ensured confidentiality of information

Maintained human resources related databases

Processed employee data for new hires and terminations

Ensured all employee information was correctly handled and entered into the EEO database

Resume screened, other projects as assigned, Supervised pre-employment exams

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