MELISSA YOUNG

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adxnzy@r.postjobfree.com · https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-young-145675238/

Flexible, adaptable, and self-driven Human Resource Professional with extensive knowledge and experience in payroll, benefits, unemployment claims, FMLA, and more! Seeking to completely support the implementation and maintenance of human resources function to support the organization. Fast paced, innovative and analytical thinker that is detailed orientated with excellent relationship skills and consistently successful.

EXPERIENCE

MAY 2022 - CURRENT

BENEFIT AND COMPENSATON CORDINATOR, BURN AND RECONSTRUCTIVE CENTERS OF AMERICA – AUGUSTA GA

Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems.

Assist Director with effectively coordinating employee benefit programs to include medical, dental, vision, group life, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts 401k etc.

Completes monthly benefit vendor audits.

Coordinated annual benefit open enrollment process.

HR liaison between the HR department and employees on matters as they relate to benefits, compensation, job descriptions, performance reviews and policy development/interpretations.

Maintain accurate and up to date electronic HR files. Assist with development and implementation of HR related training as reeded or requested by HR Director.

Process bi-weekly payroll for 4 company codes and 4 states.

Communication of and tracking of FMLA/LOA.

Assist with ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Manage all unemployment claims.

Complete Salary surveys as needed or requested by Director.

Develop, plan, and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives as needed.

Serve as a link between management, vendors, and employees by responding to questions, interpreting, and administering policies, and helping to resolve issues related to benefits and compensation.

May 2015 – MAY 2022

HR SPECIALIST, HALOCARBON PRODUCTS CORPORATION – NORTH AUGUSTA SC

Oversee payroll distribution for over 160 employees Bi-Weekly and 48 employees monthly.

Use ADP, Paycor, PlanSource to enter payroll and adjust.

Implemented change of payroll systems and assure all carrier feeds flow correctly from Payroll platform to Benefit Platform.

Processed all payroll information in a timely manner.

Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports of payroll.

Resolved any bill issues with benefits, uniforms, vacation, sick leave, FMLA, etc.

Responsible for open enrollments acting as Benefits Coordinator

Manage all unemployment claims.

Process new hires while doing all on-boarding information such as I9’s, W4’s, set up direct deposit, etc.

Process all terminations within company.

In charge of ensuring plant has proper staff and if needed call temporary staffing agency to fill needs in the plant

When need be, back up administrator for security gate and phone lines.

Implement wellness challenges quarterly along with tracking wellness points for discount on health Insurance.

Issue monthly wellness newsletter along with quizzes tracking wellness points.

Maintaining Awardco system for employee recognition

JULY 2011 – APRIL 2015

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST, URBAN OUTFITTERS INC- TRENTON SC

Manages high volume payroll by overseen payroll distribution for 500+ employees.

Posted jobs to job boards for open positions using Applicant Tracking System 64r3.

Interviewed candidates for open positions.

Did all on-boarding for new hires such as background checks through GIS, I9’s, drug screen, entering employees into ADP system, e-verify, etc.

Conducted orientation for new hires.

Managed all unemployment claims as well as FMLA tracking.

Knowledgeable of SC immigration Law Tracking

Managed termination of employees and proceed appropriate paperwork.

Support associates with ADP and Benefit portal

Used Kronos to help drive business outcomes by engaging with employees, controlling labor costs, increasing productivity, and minimizing compliance risks.

EDUCATION

2018-2022 YEAR

Associate in management

AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE – GRANTIEVILLE SC

HONOR ROLL

SKILLS

Ability to exercise sound judgement, make responsible decisions, and maintain confidentiality.

Management

Excellent Verbal and written communication

Ability to be flexible and help where needed

Problem Solving

Professional Relationships

Working knowledge of Microsoft office and AS400

Knowledge of Policy and procedures

ACTIVITES

Member of National SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management

Member of CSRA SHRM

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