Talent Acquisition Human Resources

Brandi Funderburgh-Taylor

386-***-**** **********@*****.*** Interlachen, FL 32148

SUMMARY

Successful Human Resources and Payroll professional, with 18 years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in conducting background and reference checks and performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills paired with in-depth knowledge of recruitment development.

SKILLS

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Employment Verification

Human Resource Management (HRIS

Systems)

Employment Law Knowledge (multi state &

federal)

Job Applicant pre screening & Interviews

New Hire Orientation & Training

Administrative Skills including use of all

Microsoft programs

Performance Evaluation for all disciplines

Professional Development

Employee Retention

Quality Assurance

Background Checks (all levels)

Conflict Mediation

Payroll Management, experienced in most

payroll programs, including PEO's

Policy Enforcement

Corrective Action Planning

Legal Compliance

Compensation Structuring

Employee Handbook Development

Benefits Administration

Risk Management

Contract Negotiation

Training and Mentoring

Regulatory Compliance

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Compensation and Benefits

Personnel Information Systems

Microsoft Office and Docusign

Schedule Coordination

Complaint Resolution

One Call Resolution

EXPERIENCE

Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Veritas Steel, January 2023-July 2023 Palatka, FL

Advised management on best practices related to talent acquisition processes including interviewing techniques, salary negotiations.

Monitored the effectiveness of recruiting efforts by tracking metrics such as time-to-fill rate, cost per hire.

Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all applicants.

Promoted employee referral programs by motivating current staff members to refer qualified individuals from their networks.

Sourced, screened and interviewed potential candidates using various methods such as job postings, referrals, recruiting databases.

Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.

Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.

Senior Consultant - HR, Keys Business Consulting Solutions, January 2022-March 2023 Winter Haven, FL

Partnered with department heads to ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws.

Participated in interviewing candidates for open positions within the organization. Managed payroll processing activities including calculations of wages, deductions, bonuses. Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 500 employees.

Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget by providing detailed salary projections. Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and employee inquiries. Updated employee profiles with changes in job titles or salaries as required. Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees. Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees. Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees. Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII. Assisted in the development of performance management systems including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans and disciplinary procedures. Collaborated with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.

Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position. Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility. Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation and benefits processes.

Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job. Analyzed current HR policies, procedures, and processes to identify areas of improvement. Developed and implemented strategies to enhance employee engagement and productivity.

Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to assess reasons for leaving the organization.

Conducted surveys among employees to evaluate their satisfaction with the organization's existing benefits package.

Chief Human Resources Officer, Pediatric Alternative Care, September 2012-December 2021 Miami, FL

Managed recruitment processes including job postings, applicant tracking, interviewing, background checks, selection of candidates, and onboarding new employees. Analyzed organizational performance metrics to develop strategies for improvement. Created and managed annual budget for the Human Resources department. Partnered with leadership team to ensure alignment between business objectives and HR initiatives.

Provided guidance on employee relations issues such as terminations, disciplinary actions, grievances, complaints.

Coached managers on performance management techniques and provided feedback to help improve employee engagement levels.

Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors for services related to payroll processing and benefit administration.

Collaborated with other departments to design training programs that meet their needs while driving organizational goals forward.

Investigated workplace incidents or allegations of misconduct in accordance with company policies.

Hired, onboarded, trained, screened and released employees. Recruited, trained, screened and dismissed employees. Prevented staff shortages by ensuring ample team members were scheduled for each shift. Facilitated creation of delivery and learning experiences by reviewing business strategies and new learning technologies.

Processed payroll data and maintained accurate records of employee time, wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other information. Handled garnishments from government agencies or creditors according to state laws. Tracked employee leave accruals such as vacation days and sick leave based upon company policies.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable employment laws including those pertaining to wages and overtime rules.

Responded to requests for information as company expert on payroll operations. Ensured that organizational goals were met by setting deadlines, monitoring progress towards objectives, and providing feedback to stakeholders. Created an environment that fosters collaboration among team members while promoting a culture of accountability.

Identified training needs among employees; organized seminars or workshops as required. Implemented safety protocols in accordance with local regulations; ensured staff followed safety guidelines.

Oversaw operation of administrative services, finances, contract negotiation and fulfillment, customer service and marketing divisions.

Managed development and implementation of company-wide operating budget, presenting summary to board members and updating based on newest revenue and expenditure data. Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

Human Resources/Payroll Account Manager, American Nursing Care, June 2004-September 2012 Troy, OH

Reviewed payroll documents and records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Developed procedures to ensure accurate payroll processing in a timely manner. Analyzed employee data from multiple sources for discrepancies or errors in calculation of wages.

Maintained detailed records of all payments processed, including taxes, deductions and bonuses.

Performed audits of wage calculations for new hires and terminations. Prepared year-end W2's for distribution to employees in accordance with IRS guidelines. Verified accuracy of timekeeping information entered into the system by supervisors or managers.

Collaborated closely with Human Resources department on salary reviews, bonus payments and other compensation issues.

Implemented quality control measures throughout the entire process cycle. Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.

Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.

Updated and reconciled retirement, tax and health care accounts. Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes and tax code information. Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets. Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BBA

Business Administration And Management, FAU, Florida January 2008 REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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