Human Resources, Employee Relations, HRIS

Wesley Koehl

MOBILE: 512-***-**** E-MAIL: ********@*****.***

Core Qualifications

Significant employee relations experience Skilled in EEOC claim investigation, response and resolution

Extended Leave and Time Off Administration ADP Workforce Now

Workers Compensation Microsoft Office Suite

Unemployment Administration HR Data Analytics

Benefits Administration Organizational Charts

Training/Facilitating Adobe Acrobat Professional

Talent/Performance Management Payroll Processing

Excellent skills in professional

communication

Strong abilities in independent planning and execution of special projects

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association August 2006 to Present HRIS and Employee Relations Specialist June 2016 – Present

Manage Employee Relations program.

Intake employee complaints and handle employee and management consultations

Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel to conduct fact finding inquiries and prepare complaint responses.

Manage the disciplinary process including advising management on progressive discipline policy, assisting with performance improvement plans, and handling involuntary separations.

Oversee revisions of handbook and other employee relations policies and procedures.

Provide training to management and staff on topics such as handbook changes, policies and compliance.

Respond to unemployment claims, participate in unemployment appeals hearings and monitor and report results.

Intake Workers Compensation report of incidents and coordinate with affected employee and insurance carrier to process claims.

Stay current on legal and compliance issues through training with EEOC, Texas Workforce Commission and seminars presented by law firms.

Serve as lead and HR representative for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Catastrophe Management Programs.

Serve as primary administrator for the Human Resource Information system (HRIS), and manage implementations, enhancements and migrations.

HRIS Specialist December 2014 – June 2016

Serve as primary Employee Relations representative.

Administer benefits program.

Facilitate training for employees and management.

Primary administrator of core HRIS.

Qualifications Summary

Dedicated Employee Relations Specialist with a proven history of successful dispute resolution. Highly adept at helping settle employee complaints and allegations at minimal cost and inconvenience to employers. Trainer experienced in developing and facilitating sessions to enhance understanding of Human Resources policies and procedures. Administered extended leave (FMLA, STD, Maternity/Paternity), workers’ compensation, and unemployment. Experienced with HRIS solutions including ADP Workforce Now, PeopleFluent, Kenexa and SkillSoft. Ensured compliance with state and federal laws. Human Resources Coordinator – January 2013 – December 2015

Handle employee relations including employee consults and complaint intake.

Assist the Human Resources Director in managing the disciplinary process.

Administer benefits program.

Process all Personnel Actions.

Primary administrator of core HRIS.

Administrative Assistant – August 2006 – January 2013

Assist the Human Resources Manager.

Assist the General Manager.

Coordinate Board meetings and serve as meeting planner.

Process payroll.

University of New Orleans August 2004 to April 2006 Administrative Specialist – August 2004 to April 2006

Assistant to Chairman.

Track departmental budget.

Hire and supervise student workers.

Manage project to move to paperless office.

EDUCATION

B.A., History – Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La

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