Human Resources Generalist

LAUREN BURCHERI

516-***-**** add3i4@r.postjobfree.com New York, NY

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

The Public Theater New York, NY

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR September 2019-present HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT June 2018-August 2019

Recruitment

Direct and support hiring managers through the full-cycle recruitment process for roles in administration and production

Post all available full-time, part-time, seasonal positions, internships on the website and various job boards

Develop and generate improvements to the recruiting processes, including better practices across the institution Onboarding

Onboard full-time, part-time employees, and interns within 24 hours of start date, orient all employees on benefits package

Ensure compliance in the completion of WTPA forms and I9s; distribute all other mandatory forms to new hires

Enter new hires into ADP Workforce Now, process all personnel & benefit changes for weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles

Schedule and coordinate new hire coffees, mentor lunches, and cultivate a supportive onboarding program for new hires Benefits Administration

Administer The Public Theater’s benefit package to eligible employees, enroll employees in benefit portals and communicate proper information about The Public’s comprehensive benefits package

Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit questions and other inquiries, resolve or escalate issues accordingly

Reconcile monthly financial allocations of benefit invoices for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; collaborate with Budget Analyst and maintain accurate records of all enrollments

Conduct monthly reconciliations of ACA, COBRA, and Gym membership enrollments with Senior Director of Finance

Responsible for ACA Administration and offer insurance to eligible overhire and seasonal employees on a monthly basis

Responsible for Leave Administration, FMLA, and COBRA compliance; track leaves in conversation with employees and Payroll

Manage relationship with insurance brokers; lead bi-weekly phone calls to discuss ongoing items and projects

Continually brainstorm and implement new strategies to encourage use of the health plan and to promote wellness

Lead and support open enrollment by entering all enrollments; distribute comprehensive benefit summaries to enrollees

Administer leaves for employees; ensure compliance with process administration and communicate changes to employees

File workers comp claims, respond to injured employee questions and concerns and connect with claim adjusters Payroll

Complete payroll staffing forms for reporting, title, and salary changes; collect supporting documents and approval signatures

Provide Paid Time Off Balances to employees; assist in tracking hours worked in ADP and sick hour accrual as needed

Support and advise payroll administrator on making improvements to how payroll data is processed; conduct weekly payroll check-ins in preparation for upcoming payroll changes Compliance

Administer Paid Family Leave and work with Payroll to complete Quarterly census

Act as main coordinator for Anti-Harassment Trainings in 2019

Liaise with Proskaeur Rose LLP to schedule on-site sessions; respond to questions about training and training requirements

Act as main contact for visa and work authorization related questions and issues

Maintain bulletin boards at multiple worksites, confirm postings are compliant with NY State and City laws

Ensure departmental compliance with the Affordable Care Act, the new Lactation Policy, etc.

Enter all invoices into Concur, reconcile the department’s monthly Amex report and ensure all bills are paid on time Roundabout Theatre Company New York, NY

HUMAN RESOURCES APPRENTICE September 2017-May 2018 Onboarding

Evaluated and reorganized the new hire and orientation packet; drafted a 30-60-90- day check in template for new hires

Invited employees to sexual harassment course upon hire; monitored and tracked employee participation in training

Organized the company-wide staff list, disseminated information on new hires to Administration Associate and IT Manager

Assessed and entered the new hire and termination processes in ADP Workforce Now Payroll

Organized and implemented a new I9 tracking system based on employee citizenship and residency status

Purged 504 employee files and 300 I9 documents

Tracked and administered PTO Request Forms; supported the Payroll-HRIS Administrator with ADP reconciliation

Liaised with Payroll Manager to resolve issues with employee documentation and determine continuous employment

Assisted with determining the employees who fall under the minimum salary exemption for administrative employees Department Support

Observed recruitment and interview processes; performed background checks as needed

Spearheaded new volunteering initiatives compliant with Roundabout’s mission and company policy

Created Voluntary EEO form and Freelancer Work Agreement based on Freelance Isn’t Free Act

Extracted the demographics of Roundabout’s workforce for annual EEO report; Distributed Summary Plan Descriptions

Published Roundabout’s company-wide newsletter, acted as editor and compiled information from 17 department representatives, and worked with Senior Staff to receive approval

Coordinated Open Enrollment, Employee Health and Wellness Events, Staff lunches, EDI and Harassment Training

Administratively supported the launch and implementation of a new company-wide performance appraisal system Carnegie Hall New York, NY

SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN May 2017-August 2017

Examined and maintained Tessitura database, entered data mail listing solicitors, and updated account records

Centralized donor correspondence by drafting confirmation e-mails for Gala ticket, table, and gala chair reservations

Coordinated with several departments, compiled list of invitees for Opening Night Gala, and drafted invitation letters A C A D E M I C E X P E R I E N C E & H O N O R S

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Certificate in the Essentials of Human Resource Management January 2020-present Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ BA in Labor Studies and Employment Relations, concentration in Law and the Workplace May 2017 Minors: Human Resource Management and Music Major GPA: 3.9 Mason Gross School of the Arts New Brunswick, NJ Employee of the Month March 2014

Cabaret Theatre New Brunswick, NJ

Most Influential Newcomer of 2014 Cabbie Award

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

New York City’s Commission on Human Rights

Anti-Harassment Training June 2019

National Council for Behavioral Health

Mental Health First Aid Training January 2019

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Certified in General Industry Safety and Health June 2016 S K I L L S

ADP Workforce Now, Concur, Workplace Answers, Tessitura, Visio, MS Excel/PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

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