Employee Relations Hr Generalist

Lynn M. Pyott

*** * **** ** **********, PA *****

Phone: 717-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dynamic and dedicated HR professional with over 10 years of experience in employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and compliance. Proven expertise in driving employee wellness initiatives, supporting HR systems, and ensuring adherence to HR policies and regulatory requirements. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a track record of fostering positive employee relations and developing programs that promote employee engagement. Core Competencies

• Employee Relations & Advocacy

• HRIS & HRMS Administration

• Recruitment & Onboarding

• Benefits Administration (Medical, Dental, Vision, FMLA, 401k)

• Compliance & Auditing

• Wellness Program Leadership

• Staff Training & Development

• Employee Engagement Strategies

• HR Policy Implementation

• Data Management & Reporting

Education

Millersville University — Millersville, PA

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 2019

GPA: 3.42

Harrisburg Area Community College — Lancaster, PA

Associate in Arts in Business Administration, 2017 Dean’s List (2015 & 2016) GPA: 3.37

Certifications

SHRM-CP, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2024 Professional Experience

Storage Asset Management — York, PA

HR Generalist April 2023 – Present

• Manage onboarding processes for new hires across 3 regions, ensuring all data is accurately entered into the HRIS system.

• Facilitate employee relations, addressing concerns and providing support to employees across multiple regions.

• Co-chair wellness program initiatives, partnering with Empulse/XOXOday to organize company wellness challenges and programs.

• Serve on the Safety Committee to ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.

• Conduct I-9 compliance audits and manage remote work agreement audits to ensure organizational adherence to regulatory requirements. Cooper-Booth Wholesale — Mountville, PA

HR Generalist May 2021 – April 2023

• Recruited for positions ranging from entry-level to management, managing the hiring process from recruitment to new hire orientation.

• Handled employee relations by investigating incidents and providing corrective action when necessary.

• Served as backup for benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, and FMLA.

• Provided support as HRMS administrator, assisting employees with HR self-service issues, time tracking, and PTO adjustments.

• Mentored and supervised HR interns, providing guidance and project management to help them develop HR expertise.

United Disabilities Services Foundation — Lancaster, PA Benefit Administrator May 2017 – May 2021

• Administered benefits for employees, including medical, ancillary benefits, and retirement plan enrollments, ensuring accurate data entry in HRMS.

• Managed short-term disability claims, coordinating with third-party approvers and updating payroll on employee pay status.

• Tracked and administered FMLA leave requests, ensuring compliance with leave regulations and timely paperwork processing.

• Supported compliance efforts for 5500 filings, wrap documents, and non-discrimination testing.

• Co-chaired the Wellness Committee, organizing wellness challenges and health fairs for employees.

Goodwill Keystone Area — Lancaster, PA

HR Specialist August 2006 – April 2016

• Administered all aspects of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, FMLA/STD, and 401k, ensuring timely and accurate enrollments.

• Managed the online recruitment system, updating job postings and coordinating with hiring managers for candidate selection.

• Performed data entry for new hires, terminations, and employee evaluations into HRIS and other relevant systems.

• Reviewed criminal histories for hiring compliance, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and organizational policies.

• Chaired the Wellness Committee, developing and leading wellness programs, including lunch- and-learns and wellness fairs.

Technical Skills

• HRMS Systems (Sage, Ascentis and UKG.

• HR Platforms CyberRecruiter, Empulse/XOXOday)

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Benefits Administration Software

Volunteer & Community Involvement

• Co-chair, Wellness Committee, United Disabilities Services Foundation (2017–2021)

• Chair, Wellness Committee, Goodwill Keystone Area (2006–2016) References

Available upon request.

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