Personnel Assistant Resource Manager
Resume:
PAULETTE BENEFIELD
** **** *** **, *******, MS **120
**************@***.***
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Accomplished Human Resources Professional with progressively responsible work experience. Excellent change management champion having led projects which resulted in reduced turnover, improved employee engagement and increased customer satisfaction. Engaged business partners who support leaders with a unique perspective and appreciation that human capital is every organizations greatest asset.
*Strategic Planning *Workforce Planning *Talent Management
*Change Management *Employee Relations *Union Avoidance
*Talent Acquisition *Leadership Development * Data Analytics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resource Specialist
Syrah Technologies, Vidalia, La
Anode Material Facility (Graphite)
October 04, 2021, to Present
Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company's mission and strategic vision and strengthens the company’s culture.
Design and deliver HR programs and processes across the people functions of the company including training & development, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations, recognition, and morale.
Coach and advisor to managers to address employee needs and issues in a way that is aligned with company values, builds manager skills, and is compliant with laws and ordinances.
Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective. Coordinate the insurance annual renewal and open enrollment processes.
·Manage the administration of group medical, dental, life, long term, and short-term disability insurance plans, voluntary life plans, flexible spending accounts, 401 (k) plans, etc.
Liaison with ADP and external resources to ensure compliance with HR initiatives
Coordinate the administration of insurance under the COBRA for terminated employee’s, coordinate the administration of Family and Medical Leaves of Absence (FMLA).
Coordinate the administration of Family and Medical Leaves of Absence (FMLA) and manage all tasks related to workers compensation claims
Respond to all unemployment claims
Maintain security and safeguard confidential information
Provide support to the departments with ad-hoc projects, reports, data analysis, and information requests
Attend and participate in staff meetings and other meetings as requested
Human Resource Manager
Von Drehle Corporation
Papermaking Industry
July 15, 2018, to October 04, 2021
Educate, train, monitor, problem-solve, and ensure company HR policies are followed across all employees, managers, and executives. In addition, direct and overseeing the hiring, training, and dismissal processes and administering and monitoring benefit programs.
Work closely with other Directors and the CEO to strategically plan valuable HR changes and subsequently take action to implement them.
Work with company CEO and Director's to strategically plan HR initiatives that will benefit the company and encourage more efficient and beneficial work from employees.
Direct all hiring and training procedures for new employees.
Continually educate employees on company policies (including sexual harassment, appropriate dress, and social media permissions, etc.) and keep employee handbook current.
Assist in administering benefits to include, health, dental, supplemental plans, and retirement.
Monitor employee progress and stay abreast on company climate and culture, ensuring it stays positive and productive.
Coordinate and direct work activities for managers and employees.
Foster cross-functional relationships and ensure managers and employees are properly connected.
Regularly meet with employees for progress reviews and assessments, discussing any problems or grievances.
Promote a positive and open work environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up about issues.
Manage and supervise other HR staff, ensuring they are assigned and carry out proper tasks.
Human Resource Manager, Adams County CCA
Federal Prison System
December 03,2012, to July 15, 2018
Develop and maintain company policies and procedures.
Partner with Facility Support Center for annual benefit renewal and administer group medical
Dental, life insurance, LTD, COBRA, flexible spending account, health savings account,
401K, unemployment claims and workers' compensation claims. And participate in employee orientation by making presentations on benefits and personnel policies and procedures.
Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Provide guidance and participate in involuntary terminations and any legal action taken.
Prepare job descriptions and annual reviews for office staff, in partnership with other managers.
Represent employer at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate work activities of payroll clerk, personnel investigator, and personnel assistant.
Develop, implement, and maintain an on-going recruiting program for staffing needs at all levels of the facility.
Assist in minimizing employee-related legal and/or union action by maintaining high employee morale through the development, implementation and/or application of fair and equitable employee relations policies, procedures, and practices.
Coordinate OFCCP audit review process with FSC Legal and Human Resources departments.
Designated the facility EEO Coordinator, responsible for implementing and administering the Affirmative Action Plan.
Conduct exit interview of terminated employees.
Create and maintain adequate and accurate employee records and general files in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing, and retrieving, in accordance with corporate file retention and storage procedures; maintain confidentiality and security of records.
Assist in administering wage and salary policies and structures, including performance appraisal systems; may conduct surveys of prevailing wages in the local recruiting area.
Assist in resolving employee complaints and grievances by providing employee consulting services in coordination with first line supervisors and managers.
Coordinate all aspects of personnel screening, selection and hiring, in cooperation with appropriate management personnel and in accordance with corporate hiring practices, to include behavioral interviewing, drug and background screening, reference checking and post-offer physical examination for each potential employee.
Assist with the transfer and/or separation of current employees.
Complete Induction and orientation of new employees.
Maintain as liaison with other departments and/or outside entities.
Helped and consults with administrative supervisor on technical personnel administrative matters
Review information contained within the background investigation for disqualifying factors or discrepancies. Make recommendation based on provided guidelines and background information.
Coordinate health physical and drug screening process, document, and file results.
Maintain current knowledge to answer questions from administration, employees and/or applicants on procedures and policies relating to background investigation process.
Evaluate credit of applicants and employees to ensure the employee guidelines have been met per the guidelines of the Bureau of Prisons.
Facilitate the process for staff to complete the HSPD-12 requirements who require access to federal information system, i.e., SENTRY.
Benefits/Training Coordinator, Human Resource
Magnolia Bluffs Casino, Natchez
Casino Industry
December 03, 2012, to May 20, 2013
Direct Associate services activities and programs. Monitor plans and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Maintained technical knowledge of federal and state requirements and benefit laws.
Process all insurance paperwork including COBRA enrollment, leave of absence (FMLA and other), HIPPA, premiums, update Associate deductions in system.
Ensure all activities relating to the benefits programs are communicated throughout the Company through Associates newsletter, articles, correspondence, and memos.
Oversight for benefits surveys, analyzed results, and preparation of management reports.
Maintained Gaming License and compliance for employees.
Facilitated weekly orientation sessions to ensure complete knowledge of all benefits to new associates including paid time off, holiday, tuition reimbursement, HIPPA, cafeteria plans, 401K, Health and Disability, life insurance, and any supplemental insurance offered, etc.
Provided administrative and technical supervision of benefit staff.
Identified training needs and implemented appropriate steps.
Accurately reported numbers and totals given to vendors and the Company Finance department.
Acted as liaison between Human Resources Department and Payroll Department, insurance vendors, assisted with public relation problems, deductions, and status inquiries, etc.
Human Resource Manager/ Benefield of Mississippi, Inc.
Construction Company
December 2002 to December 2008
Coordinated all personnel screening, selection and hiring for corporation.
Created community presence for recruitment with local Winn Job centers.
Assisted in resolving employee complaints and grievances by providing employee consulting services in coordination with supervisors and managers to resolve issues.
Completed all orientation by making presentations on benefits and personnel policies.
Held Weekly OSHA meeting with all staff to ensure safety by compliance and on the job.
Administered wage and salary policies and structures including performance appraisal interviews.
Coordinated audit review for workers compensation for premiums.
Processed all worker's compensation claims for business.
Generated scheduled reports on maintenance of all vehicles and equipment owned and rented.
Complete I-9's on each employee hired to the business and completed the e-verify process on each.
Worked with a team to coordinate and supervise the work at construction sites from early development to final product.
Prepare accounts payable and receivable logs monthly.
Generated all billing for contractors and subcontractors for pay vouchers
Supervised all leased equipment contracts by using excel reports.
Created and maintained adequate and accurate employee records and general files in an organized manner including sorting, filing, and labeling for retention and storage.
Performed exit interviews and terminations in my district.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Graduate of Morton High School 1984
Participated in training for Behavioral Interviewing
Weapons Qualified every 6 months from 07-98 to 10-2002
Attended seminars pertaining to: COBRA, EEO/AA, HIPPA, ERISA, Behavioral Interviewing, Child Labor Laws, Hiring and Firing, Drug Testing, Family Medical Leave Act, Age Discrimination, Wrongful Discharge, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Sexual Harassment.
Computer proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ADP PCPW, JD Edwards, Taleo, Dayforce and Kronos and Paycom.
Currently hold a seat with Adams County Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development.
Liaison with Louisiana Economic Development
Maintainer of 500 + Employee Federal background sensitive but unclassified NACI clearances.
SHRM member
Rotary member 4 consecutive years
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