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Linda N. Pine, SHRM-CP

E-mail: adupgy@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 248-***-****

Career Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with over seven years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition. Proven expertise in establishing rapport and building trust with employees from a variety of backgrounds. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to partner across departments to meet the needs of employees.

Core Competencies

• Talent acquisition

• Employee relations

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Performance management

• Employment law

• Training management

• Project Management

• ATS management

• Records management

• Benefit administration

Professional Experience

February 2019 – September 2022 American Community Developers Hamtramck, MI Human Resources Manager

• Work for four companies owned by one family – Zbox Global, American Community Developers, St. Clair Construction, and Hamtramck Recycling.

• Develop and execute recruiting plans.

• Develop and track goals for the recruiting and hiring process.

• Screen applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.

• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.

• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.

• Conduct New Hire Orientation and onboarding.

• Create employee engagement activities to boost employee morale.

• Assist with Offers and Terminations.

April 2017 – January 2019 Soar Technology, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI Human Resources Generalist

• Implement human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and Pine - 2

development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations; completing personnel transactions.

• Develop human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action.

• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solution; coaching and counseling managers and employees.

• Complete special projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions.

• Manage client expectations by communicating project status and issues; resolving concerns; analyzing time and cost issues; preparing reports.

• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. April 2016 - April 2017 Southwest Solutions Detroit, MI Human Resources Specialist

• Provide support to management staff in the recruitment and selection process by posting job openings, screening resumes/applications, handling Request for Hire/Placements, conducting pre-screening with selected applicants, and conducting on-boarding sessions.

• Perform benefits administration including enrollments, communicating benefit information to employees, reporting changes, preparation of request for payment of invoices, claims resolution, COBRA notices, 403b electives, open enrollments, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment claims, and STD/ LTD claims.

• Assist with the maintenance of Human Resources Information System records including Child Plus Human Resources updates. Maintain orderly, accurate, legally compliant systematic employee records and files within the HR database and manually generated files. Responsible for accurately recording, maintaining, and reporting human resources information.

• Answer routine inquiries for information on subjects such as unemployment or income verifications and job openings.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of up-to-date job descriptions.

• Assist with the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.

• Participate on developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.

• Attend Policy Council Meetings, participate in administrative staff meetings, and attend other meetings and seminars as required.

May 2015- March 2016 Office Team/AAATA (Temporary assignment) Ann Arbor, MI Human Resources Assistant

• Assist the Human Resources Coordinator in the administration of Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority’s benefit programs by assisting in the annual open enrollment period; assist new hires into appropriate benefit programs; answer routine employee benefit changes and other associated duties. Pine - 3

• Assist in the hiring process by posting job openings, appropriate reference checking and contacting prospective employees to arrange interviews and/or preliminary testing.

• Administer and coordinate the physical examination program for Bargaining Unit employees. Process and track authorization forms. Prepare and disseminate the physical packets. Coordinate and review physician paperwork and D.O.T Medical Examiner’s Certificates.

• Administer the Bargaining Unit employee uniform program. Maintain a uniform database, receive requests for additional uniforms, verify budgets funds are available, place orders and distribute items when they arrive.

• Maintain all filing of employee records and general paperwork for the department including checking for accuracy, proper filing of documents and retrieval and updating files as needed.

• Coordinate and process payments for HR department’s invoices. Determine appropriate process (either manual or purchasing software) to assure timely and accurate payments to vendors. Code check/purchase requests to comply with annual budgets.

• Follow purchasing protocol for the purchase of supplies and other items for the HR department.

• Maintain current and archived employee photograph records.

• Provide receptionist and switchboard support as needed during vacations and illness and other times that may be required. Answer phones, greet guests, and sell merchandise.

• Manage and coordinate employee social and special events sponsored by AAATA securing prizes, scheduling activities, making reservations and performing other functions as required.

• Administer employee service award programs, schedule wellness clinics and attend job fairs or community events as a representative of AAATA.

May 2013-February 2015 New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Livonia, MI Talent Acquisition Coordinator

• Assisted the HR Generalist with phone screens and scheduled interviews with various managers as needed.

• Supported data entry of resumes into the Applicant Tracking system.

• Sourced various job boards such as CareerBuilder and Monster for candidates.

• Administered any applicable pre-employment testing.

• Ordered pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

• Ensured that new hire paperwork was completed and returned to HR in a timely manner.

• Assisted with candidate reference checks.

• Aided the HRG with on boarding processes for new hires.

• Assisted with offer letters and calls.

• Attended career fairs to assist with recruitment of potential candidates. Education

Eastern Michigan University

Master of Science (In progress)

Major: Human Resource Management and Organizational Development Ypsilanti, MI

The Society for Human Resource Management

SHRM-CP certified – February 2018

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American Society of Employers

HR professional courses (In progress)

Livonia, MI

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts

Major: Advertising

East Lansing, MI

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