HR
Resume:
Jennifer Kaznowski
Computer Skills:
Unicorn, eEmpact, BrassRing, Taleo, Webpas, HR Cloud, Thompson Handbooks, Apex, Client Space, Excel, Internet,
Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Word, Oracle Financial Reports, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, ADP, Lawson, Sage, Kronos, Software and Hardware Installation, Windows NT, and Works 4.0, Access and ACT
Education:
Associates Degree in Business Management 2008 Ocean County College
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management 2009
Thomas Edison State College
Professional Experience:
Extensis Group (PEO) Human Resource Generalist-Contract 10/16-01/17
• Functioned as the point of contact for HR-related inquiries for employees
• Prepared, processed, and distributed COBRA notifications, special forms, and/or correspondence to persons leaving employment, dependents of persons leaving employment.
• Developed, prepared and maintained a variety of routine or specialized correspondence, documents, reports, files, and records related to assigned functions.
• Fielded and resolved all relevant employee inquiries.
• Assisted employees with policy related questions.
• Upon request, created and edited Employee Handbooks for clients using Thompson Handbook database.
• Fielded employee verifications according to Company’s standard operating procedures.
• Conducted research to support HR compliance as needed.
• Tracked and monitored employee leave of absences, adhering to Federal and State regulatory compliance requirements and/or employee leave policies.
• Processed all FMLA and leave of absence requests and reviewed all FMLA documentation for accuracy and completeness and ensured compliance with government requirements for FMLA and FLA.
• Supported internal departments with communications, certifications and other reporting requests.
• Participated in building library of templates, forms, FAQ’s, standard email responses, and processes and procedures that increase efficiency and quality.
Middlesex County Administration, NJ 06/12 – 07/16 HR Generalist
• Provided benefit information and day to day benefits management as needed to applicants, new hires, employees and managers.
• Managed annual employee benefits enrollment, developed and provided materials or direction to employees and managers, resolved employee issues with healthcare benefits or claims administration.
• Participated in and support leadership activities, manage benefit resources and vendor relations and delivered superior long term results.
• Provided routine and specialized employee benefit information to, and responded to inquiries from employees, retirees, carriers, physicians, attorneys, and others for a variety of subjects, including, but not limited to, benefits coverage, eligibility, claims procedures, work-related injuries, medical leaves, and disability status.
• Provided exceptional customer service functions to active employees, retirees, Third party administrators and with all levels of staff.
• Prepared, processed, and distributed COBRA notifications, special forms, and/or correspondence to persons leaving employment, dependents of persons leaving employment, persons filing unemployment insurance claims, retirement or persons placed on unpaid status regarding eligibility for continued coverage and periodic premium changes; advise retirees regarding benefit coverage options including Medicare.
• Established, updated and retrieved electronic employee benefit files for all eligible employees.
• Served as an intermediary between employees, insurance carrier, third-party administrators, and agents to resolve problems, answer questions, verify coverage, and facilitate claims processes.
• Developed, prepared and maintained a variety of routine or specialized correspondence, documents, reports, files, and records related to assigned functions.
• Operated desktop computer hardware and software including spreadsheet and word processing programs, entered and maintained related data into accounting, human resources and payroll information systems.
• Provided responsible assistance in other human resources functions, performing tasks related to employee identification and badge processing.
• Tracked and monitored all employee leave of absences, adhering to Federal and State regulatory compliance requirements and/or company leave policies.
• Oversaw all FMLA and leave of absence requests and review all FMLA documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Worked effectively with employees on their understanding of FMLA/FLA rights and responsibilities based on Federal Regulations and compliance.
• Ensured compliance with government requirements for FMLA and FLA requirements and compliance.
• Made recommendations to approve or deny requests for FMLA based on Federal regulations and compliance.
• Typed correspondence, forms and other documents regarding FMLA requests.
• Maintained files and scan and/or verified digitally scanned personnel files.
FPC (Fortune Personnel Corporation), NJ 05/10 - 05/12 HR Administrator
• Administered all new employees benefit information such as 401K pension plan and profit sharing, medical, dental, life, AD&D for all billable consultants using BrassRing.
• Verified benefits enrollment forms and submission of enrollment information to benefit plan providers and administered change statuses for active employees for all benefits information and maintained files of enrollment forms and other documentation and personnel files.
• Assisted with processing of payroll including checking payroll register and distribution of paychecks for consultants.
• Administered orientation, compensation programs, file documentation, employee investigations, exit interviews and terminations.
• Prepare reference checks and negotiate job offers.
• Develop creative recruiting resources to attract qualified professionals for contract, contract to hire and direct placement employment.
• Maintain constant relationships with clients to review performance evaluations for all temporary staff.
• Account Representative for all South Jersey, Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey and Delaware clientele.
• Cold call into companies to obtain new business.
• Source, interview and pre-screen candidates for all areas including Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, I and Administrative professionals.
• Source candidates on all major job boards (Monster, Dice, Hot Jobs, DT Search, Computer Jobs, CareerBuilder, etc.).
Nauticus Group, NJ 01/08 -05/10
HR Executive Assistant / Recruiting Coordinator
• Prepared reference checks and negotiate job offers.
• Developed creative recruiting resources to attract qualified professionals for contract, contract to hire and direct placement employment.
• Maintained constant relationships with clients to review performance evaluations for all temporary staff.
• Account Representative for all South Jersey, Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey and Delaware clientele.
• Cold call into companies to obtain new business.
• Sourced, interview and pre-screened candidates for all Accounting, Finance and Administrative professionals.
• Sourced candidates on all major job boards (Monster, Dice, Hot Jobs, DT Search, Computer Jobs, CareerBuilder, etc.)
• Completed I-9 verification and tax information for all temporary staff.
• Managed a team of 2 staff recruiters
Rosen Group, NJ 08/07 - 12/07 Contract Recruiter
• Worked with executive management on all compensation issues/provisions and employee relations.
• Administered all new employees benefit information such as 401K pension plan and profit sharing, medical, dental, life, AD&D.
• Verified benefits enrollment forms and submission of enrollment information to benefit plan providers and administered change statuses for active employees for all benefits information and maintained files of enrollment forms and other documentation and personnel files to ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations including FMLA, OSHA, ADA, EEO/AA and FLSA.
• Sourced, Phone Pre-screen and in person interviews for job positions such as 1st and 2nd Pressman, roll tenders and bindery support.
• Worked directly with HR Director to plan and implemented open house at new Secaucus location.
• Maintained in person interviews with potential employees.
Managistics Inc. NY 01/03 – 05/07
Executive Administrative Assistant/HR Associate
• Managed full cycle recruiting, for IT Industry.
• Sourced, interviewed and prescreened candidates for all IT positions.
• Prepared reference checks and negotiated job offers for employees and contract negotiations for new clients.
• Developed creative recruiting resources to attract qualified professionals for contract, contract to hire and direct placement employment.
• Identified staffing problems and developed strategies to decrease employee turnover.
• Administered all new employees benefit information such as 401K pension plan and profit sharing, medical, dental, life, AD&D for all billable consultants.
• Verified benefits enrollment forms and submission of enrollment information to benefit plan providers and administered change statuses for active employees for all benefits information and maintained files of enrollment forms and other documentation and personnel files.
• Assisted with processing of payroll including checking payroll register and distribution of paychecks for consultants.
• Used PeopleSoft Human Capital Management that enables to proactively manage HR operations while focusing on strategic business initiatives.
• Administered orientation, compensation programs, file documentation, employee investigations, exit interviews and terminations.
• Worked with executive management to maintain benefit policy development and enforcement, staff development/training, discipline/conflict resolution and employee relations to ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, EEO/AA and FLSA.
Meisenbacher Companies, NJ 01/95 - 01/03 Executive Administrative Assistant
• Recruited technical computer consultants for client companies.
• Negotiated contract agreements and salaries with client companies and maintained database.
• Coordinated management interviews with applicants interested in joining Interim Technology.
• Hired technical personnel for full-time employment as consultants, negotiated salaries, benefits packages, retirement plans, and vacation time.
• Used PeopleSoft Human Capital Management that enables to proactively manage HR operations while focusing on strategic business initiatives.
• Recruited new applicants for Interim from Fortune 100 companies, updated employees resumes after their assignment ended for re-marketing to another company, conducted preliminary employee interviews concentrating on motivation, personal skills and technical aptitude, solicited technical personnel at corporations, exceeded placement quota, performed internet searches and attended job fairs and managed all client bases ranging from Pharmaceutical, Banking, Manufacturing, etc.
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