Leah Wiemer
Strongsville, OH
***********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-wiemer-7703b485/
Experience
GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES (GMS) – RICHFIELD, OH
NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
HR Generalist
Recruit for all non-sales positions.
Keep hiring manager and HR manager updated in timely manner on status of recruitment for open positions.
Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that contribute to the long-range growth of the company.
Handle onboarding process through Applicant Stack for all new hires as well as ordering and set up of necessary equipment and perform reference and background checks.
Participate in the orientation process.
Maintain and update employee files/conduct file audits.
Assist with disciplinary meetings.
Administer FMLA and leave process - associated paperwork, STD/LTD setup, benefit deduction setup and return from leave.
Assist HR Manager with various research projects and/or special projects.
APRIL 2020 – NOVEMBER 2021
Benefits Specialist
Act as primary contact for GMS employees and their families regarding benefits.
Process GMS enrollments, renewals, changes and terminations.
Assist with preparation of benefits package annually and administer plans including Healthcare, Dental, Vison, STD/LTD, and Life Insurance.
Present benefit package to new hires and enroll new employees at their 90th day of employment.
Act as liaison between employee and claims handler, answering questions and clarifying process for employee.
Initiate COBRA upon employee’s exit.
Oversee wellness program administration and process HSA tasks.
Ensure the accuracy of benefit transactions and assure compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.
Coordinate quarterly meetings to present an overview of benefits, clarify process and answer questions.
Act as liaison between employee and 401K administrators.
Administer FMLA and leave process - associated paperwork, benefit deduction setup and return from leave.
JULY 2017 – APRIL 2020
Human Resource Account Manager
Develop and implement employee handbook and ensure policies are accurate and up to date
Offer client’s employees support with regard to HR questions and/or concerns
Create employee disciplinary notices and guide clients on how to handle and administer discipline equally throughout the workforce
Conduct employee training in subjects such as but not limited to communication, effective management and harassment
Create job descriptions to accurately reflect employee job duties
Administer FMLA leave when necessary
I9 completion and E-Verify submissions
Act as liaison between client and all other departments within GMS including payroll, benefits, workers compensation and tax.
Communicate effectively with clients via phone, email, and on site
Research and provide recent updates/revisions to Federal, State, and Local laws
TRIMARK USA - CLEVELAND, OH
JUNE 2012 – JULY 2017
Human Resources Generalist
Benefit administration including medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, STD, LTD
Full cycle recruiting using various resources including Indeed, college job boards, career fairs and LinkedIn.
New hire orientation
Background check and drug testing verification
I9 completion and E-Verify submissions
FMLA paperwork and determinations
ADP- payroll administration including entering new hires in payroll system and updating records accordingly, processing bi-weekly payroll, preparing certified and prevailing wage payroll reports
Monthly EEO reporting
Handbook interpretation and maintenance
Responding to employee inquiries in a timely matter
Participate in the development of company goals and activities
Education
MAY 2012
Bachelor of Science / Baldwin Wallace University - Berea, Ohio
Major in Psychology
Minor in Human Resource Management