Abesita Gonnot adz1pc@r.postjobfree.com

734-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/abesitagarcia

OBJECTIVE: Human Resources professional proficient in training and development, employee relations, full cycle recruiting, onboarding and event coordinating. Works well independently as well as in a team environment, seeking a position of Human Resources Generalist to utilize my education and skills. Bilingual English/Spanish and intermediate French. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Multi-Pack Solutions- Greenville, South Carolina 06/2022- Present Training & Development Lead/Interim HR Manager

● Develop, follow, review, and train employees on standard operating procedures.

● Identify training gaps and future training needs.

● Assist with regulatory training compliance concerns by creating training as required by industry standards.

● Track and report training status for new and existing employees.

● Assist with planned and unplanned audits by providing training records and supporting documents.

● Work closely with department supervisors to identify training needs or revisions.

● Create and maintain Work Instructions for each line/machine.

● Assist with monthly Safety inspections (Fire extinguishers, First Aid kits, Emergency Exits) and emergency evacuations.

● Track workplace injuries and near misses.

● Research new training programs or materials to enhance companies’ P&P’s.

● Conduct New hire orientation for Spanish speakers.

● Provide GMP/cGMP and GDP training for all employees on an annual basis.

● Identify training issues and create training programs tailored to specific departmental needs.

● Assist employees with benefit, payroll, FMLA, STD/LTD questions.

● Communicate effectively with management, employees, and leadership to meet and improve companies training needs.

● Serve as liaison between employees and management and assist with conflict resolution.

● Notify management of unusual problems, delays, and/or safety issues.

● Makes recommendations regarding hiring, training, managing performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees.

● Assist with full cycle recruiting. and serve as point of contact for Staffing Agencies for hourly and salaried open positions. PLDevelopments LLC- Piedmont, South Carolina 03/2020-06/2022 Human Resources Generalist

● Work with local management and corporate teams to address employee complaints and processes.

● Investigate issues with strict confidentiality regarding sensitive to situations where information must be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis

● Working knowledge of related federal and state employment laws/regulations including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.

● Partner with other locations in HR related projects to update HRIS systems including implementations, upgrades, and/or enhancements.

● Assist with planning, interpersonal, time-management, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

● Self-Motivated and able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

● Display great flexibility when faced with changing priorities and tight deadlines

● Able to respond to disgruntled employees in a calming manner

● Act as a first point of contact for managers and provides support to employee relations issues, inquiries and complaints

● Partner with management on employee relations and conducts internal investigations as assigned by HR management

● Provide coaching to managers with the implementation of progressive discipline and performance management plans.

● Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws which will require an on-going commitment to continuing education and familiarity with changes in labor laws and regulations

● Maintain quality and consistency of HRIS database information and compiles reports from database when needed

● Assist with HR / payroll system testing

● Work closely with payroll to ensure that payroll overrides, changes to deductions, accruals, special circumstances, new hires, exit employees are processed correctly

● Responsible for FMLA and leaves-of-absence administration as well as Short Term and Long Term Disability

● Reviews, assesses, and makes recommendations for all requests for accommodations (ADA, Religious, and others applicable by law) to ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations

● Serves as a resource for questions from management and employees concerning various HR policies and procedures

● Assists with recruiting responsibilities such as pre screening, conducting background & reference checks, and new hire orientation

● Work closely with Staffing Agencies to ensure the facility is staffed appropriately and meet labor departmental needs

● Assists Payroll with processing timesheets, checking changes reports and distribution of checks on site DIVERSE AUTOMATION, INC- Greer, South Carolina 06/2016-09/2017 Senior Human Resources Specialist

● Full Cycle Recruiting, sourcing and screening for a variety of engineers and robot programmers.

● Initiate hiring process by coordinating job posting on the website, sourcing & reviewing resumes, performing telephone interviews and reference checks.

● Responsible for preparing and processing the new hire paperwork, training, and orientation.

● Maintain listing of approved foundation positions along with assigned salary grade levels.

● Manage personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.

● Coordinate insurance enrollments and communicate with service providers concerning routine administration of programs.

● Provide assistance with I.T Support, inventory management and server access.

● Manage, record and document performance and discipline issues with the employees.

● Keep employee personnel and professional information updated.

● Provide updated training for new and current employees.

● Work with immigration attorneys in preparing international employees’ visa applications.

● Prepare and process employee’s termination.

● Plan and oversee special events (e.g. Career Fair, Open House, Conferences, and Annual Satisfaction Survey) for staff by coordinating committees and schedules and by staying within budget.

● Developing Teamwork and Employee morale boosting events HERITAGE HEALTHCARE - Greenville, South Carolina 01/2015-05/2016 Human Resources Specialist

● Responsible for all areas of pre-employment for new potential associates.

● Assist new associates through new employment tasks, process backgrounds, request drug screenings, verify licenses and healthcare requirements are met.

● Providing benefit guidance and information for all employees (5000) as well and processing changes and assisting with benefit elections.

● Responsible for maintaining clear records of Short Terms & Long Term disability for employees as well as processing and maintaining FMLA records.

● Assisted with onboarding for all new employees.

● Initiated background screenings and drug tests.

● Verified all invoicing checks were received, documented and delivered to accounts payroll for processing.

● Assisted with the new implementation and training of a new payroll system “Paylocity” for both new and existing employees. ROBERT HALF (Heritage Healthcare) - Greenville, South Carolina 09/2014-12/2014

Human Resources Assistant

● Assist new associates through the onboarding process and first day requirements.

● Verified therapy licensure and healthcare requirements were met by all employees.

● Maintained records of new and existing employees for payroll processing.

● Provided assistance and maintained various programs (usernames and passwords) for all new associates. TRIALON CORPORATION - Troy, Michigan 10/2012-03/2014 Corporate Recruiter

● Sourced, interviewed, and hired qualified candidates for clients in automotive, aerospace, military, consumer product, medical device, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications industries.

● Developed a social media plan company in addition to establishing accounts.

● Involved in recruiting events (Campus career fairs, interviews, engineering seminars and professional sessions).

● Managed job posting via MI Works, Monster, Indeed, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn.

● Handled and processed drug and background checks as part of bundled services for various accounts throughout the U.S. BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS – Livonia, Michigan 01/2007-10/2012 Fulfillment Specialist III

● Worked directly with departments to ensure successful installation of digital voice services for both residential and commercial customers.

● Responsible for initiating contact with phone carriers to lawfully release and port over digital phone services to FCC guidelines and customer’s specifications.

● Monitored daily, weekly, monthly NeuStar report to maintain data integrity.

● Compiled monthly quota reports on departmental goals and corporate expectations. 01/2012-04/2012

Human Resource Intern

● Developed wellness programs and ensured that events are economically and timely efficient for the entire organization.

● Created a training program in teamwork and leadership to develop skills as well as a monthly morale program.

● Reviewed HR policies including FMLA, STD, LTD, benefit plans, company policies and new hire orientation.

● Maintained Job Descriptions and reviewed resumes.

● Contracted vendors for company events and maintained events calendar. 01/2005-01/2007

Customer Support Specialist

● Served as the first point of contact for customers with service, payment issues, and conflict resolution.

● Attended training and software upgrade training sessions to introduce new products and services. Member of the “Award of Excellence” committee, assisted in nominations and candidate selection and award presentation. LADY FOOT LOCKER - Westland, Michigan 10/2001-01/06 Assistant Manager

● Managed inventory, audits, return discrepancies, loss prevention (decreased by 25%), and scheduling duties.

● Assisted store manager in conflict resolution, bank deposits, decreasing absenteeism, audit discrepancies and store coverage. Interviewed new personnel, conducted background screenings and trained new hires.

● Created job aids for POS and trained employees on store safety guidelines, manuals and procedures.

● Instrumental in the creation of new marketing strategies and campaign initiatives.

● Completed First Aid & First Emergency Response, OSHA and safety training courses. ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Office CSG ADP WorkForce Now Pinkerton SilkRoad/Red Carpet Billing ACSR DOCSIS Bull Horn Paylocity

E-Time E-Verify Star Systems ESS SmartSheets

Employment Law OSHA Benefit Management FMLA Full Cycle Recruiting EDUCATION:

Oakland University – Rochester, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development, Minor Training and Development April 2012 Member of the Human Resource Student Alumni Association April 2010-April 2012

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