Wendy A Bonnette

803-***-**** ad4sxm@r.postjobfree.com 109 Stonewood Dr., West Columbia, SC 29170

SUMMARY

Respected HR Professional bringing over 30 years of experience in all areas of HR. Self-starter who multi-tasks effectively on complex projects, in all environments, while adhering to deadlines. Promotes communication and coordination among all departments, while maintaining the utmost confidentiality.

SKILLS

Benefits Administration Employee Onboarding New Employee Orientation

Recordkeeping Records Management Legal Compliance

Leave/Time Management Microsoft Office Proficiency Training (Development & Presentation)

EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager, Rush’s Food Systems, Inc., West Columbia, SC, April 2022 to Current

Handles sensitive employee and company information with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Creates job postings, maintains applicant database, and performs first round interviews.

Provides guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation.

Coordinates benefit programs such as medical insurance, vacation/PTO policies, and wellness program.

Maintains employee records in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.

Insurance Agent, Liberty National/SC Agency, January 2022 to March 2022

Business to business group insurance sales with a focus on life insurance.

Benefits Manager, SC Department of Revenue, Columbia, SC, January 2011 to January 2022

*Conducted audits of employee benefits and reconciled monthly billing for 750+ employees.

*Provided guidance, support and training to employees regarding their benefits packages.

*Coordinated and conducted open enrollment for 750+ employees.

*Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding benefit plans, eligibility status, etc.

*Prepared paperwork for termination of benefit coverages, to include COBRA documentation.

*Worked with retiring employees to end active coverage and get them set up on retiree benefits.

*Managed vendor relationships with third-party providers of elective benefits.

*Ensured all employee benefits documents were properly maintained according to legal guidelines.

*Managed all aspects of the Benefits program to include insurance (Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability), retirement, deferred compensation, and time and leave. Provided training as necessary on these topics.

HR Generalist, SC Department of Revenue, Columbia, SC, July 1990 to January 2011

Served in several positions of increasing levels of responsibility during this time.

Time and Leave Specialist – Verified timecards, including verification and processing of leave requested.

Recruiting Specialist – Prepared requisitions and posted all jobs. Managed applicant tracking system. Verified paperwork on selected candidates. Conducted background checks including NCIS checks.

Classification & Compensation Specialist – Verified and updated Position Descriptions, conducted salary studies, submitted payroll updates to accounting and ensured the HRIS system accurately reflected changes. Benefits Specialist – Front line contact for employees on FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, benefit updates outside of enrollment, and Retirement to include preparation and completion of all necessary documents.