Kau Hooker
Phone: 240-***-**** l ***********@*****.***
Skills
MSWord and Excel
ADPR, EV5
Running payroll bi-weekly register ADP, Qqest and Tops
E-Verify
PeopleSoft (GenserV), VirtualEdge
Performing background checks and Scheduling drug screening in HireRight and GIS systems
Providing customer service
Jonas Club House Payroll Software
AccessIT! (Badge System)
Professional Experience
GUITAR CENTER JUNE 2015-CURRENT
Human Resources Coordinator
Primarily responsible for the full new hire and rehire on-boarding process for 194 stores, Distribution Center and Corporate
Complete daily Separation and Status Change Reports working in the HUB
Responsible for training and coaching District Managers and Store managers on the HUB systems for Status Changes and Separations
Answering and responding to all incoming calls on the HR Group line to support questions in the field
Background check process administration for returning Education Rep. Support: Ordering and entering all background information into GIS System. Track status and notify managers of status / results.
Employment verification responses using Everify
Benefits enrollment setup and answering questions on plans and COBRA when applicable
Department mail distribution
Support HR department with special projects
By weekly payroll processing
Full HR function
RANSTAD GENESIS HEALTHCARE (Contractor), Kennett Square, PA 08/2014 – 03/2015
Human Resources Generalist
Responsible for MD, DC, DE, KY, WV, GA healthcare onboarding for new hire Respiratory, Occupational, Physical and SLP therapist using GenSERV System, PeopleSoft and VirtualEdge.
Consult and maintain on-going contact with Recruiters, Program managers and Area Directors to provide all HR guidance in order to clear candidates to start employment
Manage and resolve complex candidate relations issues through effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Maintained in-depth knowledge of all supported states understanding their legal hiring requirements in each position.
Day-to-day management of candidates, reducing legal risks and ensuring all regulatory compliance are followed.
Providing day-to-day management of candidates coming onboard by coaching, counseling in career development.
Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, building morale to increase productivity and retention.
Uploading new employee ID badge using AccessIT! Before new hired is boarded.
Providing HR policy guidance and interpretations when needed.
FIRSTGROUP AMERICA, Capital Heights, MD – Department of Transit 6/2013 – 07/2014
HR/ Recruiter & Payroll Specialist and Reconciliation Contractor
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM, Washington, DC 11/2011 – 06/2013
Volunteer Front Desk Associate and Tour Guide
GMV SPACE SYSTEMS, MD 10/2010 - 10/2011
HR Generalist / Recruiter
MANPOWER, GAITHERSBURG, MD 2/2008 - 10/2010
Staffing Specialist / Recruiter
Handled full recruitment cycle (screening, scheduling, interviewing, negotiating and following through once candidate was hired)
Drafted and place advertisements for all open positions
Advertised open listings on local job boards, social and professional media sites.
Verified professional references, e-verify and background check
BACK OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES, Congleton, UK 10/2006 - 2/2008
Payroll Specialist
Responsible for complete payroll process for between 200-300 temps which included maintaining and updating employee payroll records (address changes, paycheck changes, taxes, raises and benefits).
Research and verify all new contracts using Pegasus system
Input and update new employees
Setup all new contracts
Run weekly timesheet calculating tax deductions
Run validation report for BACS submission
Handle client queries
Education
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY