Laurel C. Cobb, M.S.

*** ************* *****, *********, ** 28262

704-***-****

acxy4c@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY STATEMENT

10+ years’ experience in the Human Resources/ Recruiting/Staffing/ industry supporting Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, Lowes Home Improvement, Bank of America, Wachovia, and Wells Fargo.

International experience; worked in London, England for New Politics Network.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, Rock Hill, South Carolina 6/2012- 10/2016

Human Resources Manager (9/2015-10/2016)

Human Resources Business Partner (6/2/2012-8/2015)

Managed HR team (general questions, reviews, corrective action plans, hiring, training).

Oversaw closing of business due to acquisition (layoffs, severance packages, separation agreements, transition of benefits, 401k, payroll, etc)

Represented Human Resources team in executive meetings.

Participated in 3 rounds of layoffs, delivered message, created severance documents.

Audited files/created employee file set up, gathered outstanding documents from employees.

Authored Shared PTO and Tuition Reimbursement Policy.

Assisted with running company meetings; created agendas, organized speakers.

Hired/Onboarded over 200 employees. Streamlined onboarding process.

Involved in selection and transition of new HRIS system.

Answered employee questions ranging from PTO, pay check, breaks, insurance, etc.

Involved in benefits selection, open enrollment, and new hire enrollment regarding insurance and 401k.

Completed various forms for employees; wage garnishment, application for assistance, unemployment requests, responded to employment verifications.

Edited/authored Employee Handbook.

Founded the Employment Activity Committee.

Worked closely with payroll department re: pay discrepancies, tax questions, raise calculations, etc.

Participated in ACA filings, 401k audits, worker’s compensation claims, and FMLA leave for employees

Posted jobs, screened resumes, conducted background and drug screens, scheduled and conducted interviews.

Genesis10, Charlotte, North Carolina 10/2008-10/2011

Senior Recruiting Coordinator (3/2011- 10/2011)

Senior Recruiter (10/2008-2/2011)

Led the creation of new recruiting process. Process was designed to streamline the method by which candidates were located, qualified and submitted. Overall recruiting productivity increased by 30% and the total amount of time required by the “candidate to client” process was significantly decreased.

Trained team members on new process.

Created various documents to aid in the new recruiting process; forms, spreadsheets, process flows, templates and training manuals.

Scheduled staff outings, appreciation lunches for consultants, holiday events, birthday celebrations and team building events.

Performed audit of candidate information for submittal, directly involved with submitting candidate to clients using Applicant Tracking Systems, IQ Navigator, FieldGlass, Job Diva, etc.

Recruited IT consultants for Lowes, Bank of America and Wachovia/Wells Fargo.

Handled the tasks of screening, selecting and submitting candidates to job orders within a defined discipline.

Negotiated pay rates with candidates to meet target gross margins of the organization.

Responsible for preparing and coaching candidates for interviews.

Assigned the tasks of utilizing on-line databases, candidate referrals, Internet and networking to identify potential candidates.

Handled the tasks of maintaining candidates and newly hired employee records in the Applicant Tracking Systems.

Performed recruitment tasks by applying the policies, rules and procedures of the organization.

Signature Consultants, Charlotte, North Carolina 5/2005-8/2008

Senior Recruiter

Managed numerous projects and initiatives to improve recruiting practices and procedures.

Active participant in office-wide process improvement. Managed and tracked new office goals.

Served as a team leader to ensure team members success by training, giving weekly performance reviews and acting as Subject Matter Expert to trainees.

Sourced, screened, interviewed and evaluated candidates for open positions to provide the best resources to our client base (i.e. Boolean Searches, networking, user groups, etc.).

Sourced and recruited top-performing professionals in response to immediate opportunities as well as on a proactive basis.

Initiated contact with target candidates and developed an ongoing relationship while communicating the benefits of a career in consulting and building confidence in our organization and our clients. Coordinated reference checks, skills assessments and salary negotiations as well as telephone and face-to-face interviews.

Formatted clear and concise resumes, cover letters, etc. for client presentation.

Worked directly with Sales Managers to market candidates to the targeted client and position. Constantly communicated and coordinated with the Business Development and Recruiting to develop and maintain a group of candidates for recurring roles and unique positions. Continuously tracked, updated and maintained computer database regarding candidate information.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Shapiro and Ingle, Charlotte, North Carolina 5/2004-5/2005

Paralegal

Worked closely with foreclosure attorneys to gather information pertaining to individual foreclosures.

Coordinated information from mortgage companies, then prepared payoffs and reinstatements for individuals in foreclosure.

Accepted monies and prepared documents for release from foreclosure.

Worked directly with mortgagors currently facing foreclosure for solutions to stop impending foreclosure.

Worked with mortgage companies, attorneys, clerks of court, and individual homeowners.

Processed foreclosures until sale of property.

Prepared and quoted attorney fees and costs to include in reinstatements and payoffs.

Compiled data to create bankruptcy documents. Filed and processed these documents for bankruptcy.

Adams Evans, Charlotte, North Carolina 3/2004-5/2004

Hedrick, Eatman, Gardner, and Kincheloe, Charlotte, North Carolina 1/2004- 3/2004

Wilkes Artis Chartered, Washington D.C. 3/2003-1/2004

Paralegal (Contract)

Assisted with office operations and created documents for attorneys.

Assisted with class action litigation for Industrial Commission, prepared documents, attended trial took notes and assisted attorneys during trial.

Updated and indexed all pleading files and ompiled client data for hearings and appeals.

Revamped filing system for all client files.

Wrote formal zoning non-compliance letters to constituents.

New Politics Network, London, England 8/2001-12/2001

Intern

Planned speakers, location, and details of Apathy in the U.K. political conference.

Worked in a research capacity to learn more about current topics and key players in London politics and compiled contact information for those individuals.

Oversaw specific details of political conference; scheduling conflicts with speakers, reservation of rooms, materials and supplies needed, etc.

Democratic National Convention, Los Angeles, California 7/2000-8/2000

Intern

Worked for the Democratic Governors Association Press Office.

Assisted with setting up press conferences for specific governors; checking schedules and logistics, etc.

EDUCATION

Lasell College- Newton, MA, Master of Science; May 2016

Major: Human Resources Management

Georgetown University- Washington D.C., Legal Assistant Program; January 2004

Elon University- Elon NC, Bachelor of Arts; May 2002

Major: Public Administration

Minors: Political Science, Business Administration

Study Abroad: Ireland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium (Economic Study Tour); Winter 2001

Semester in London-University of London; Fall 2001

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Summer 2013 Leadership Certification Program- Ready SC

Spring 2002 North Carolina Student Legislature

Winter 2002 Rho Chi (Rush Counselor)

Spring 2001 Directed and participated in presentation for Elon Board of Trustees

February 1999/2000 Panhellenic Delegate, Executive Council Phi Mu Sorority

HONORS

Recipient of IronWoman of the Year 2007 Award

Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Honor Fraternity), Deans List 3 semesters, Gamma Sigma Alpha (National Greek Honor Society), Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society)

ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

Member of Employee Activity Committee- PCLS

Member of Employee Newsletter Committee- PCLS

SKILLS

Proficient in MS Office Suite, HRIS systems- Paycor, Newton.

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