Human Resources Generalist

BERNADETTE WESTON, PHR

Bremerton, WA *****

224-***-**** **************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/bernadette-weston-phr-b8a0b539 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• 12 years of experience in Human Resources

• Proficiency in both oral and written forms of interpersonal communication

• Personable with an ability to build relationships with others

• Highly organized with special attention to detail

• Dependable, able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

• Ability to think quickly and successfully handle difficult situations

• Proficient in operating Microsoft applications and HRIS systems WORK EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Generalist November 2021 – December 2024 Central Coast VNA & Hospice Monterey, CA

• Managed Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act and Leave of Absence programs. Served as central point of contact for leave administration by assisting employees and managers regarding the leave process and provided guidance to managers regarding FMLA/CFRA exhaustion and ineligibility.

• Assisted managers and employees with reasonable accommodation process.

• Managed workers’ compensation process and provided pertinent information to claims adjusters.

• Responded to EDD unemployment, SDI and PFL requests for information.

• Assisted in managing employee benefit program.

• Managed the organization’s fleet vehicle program.

• Assisted employees with HR related questions - including policies and union handbook.

• Managed employee offboarding process.

• Assisted department with various HR related projects and tasks. Human Resources Specialist April 2018 – November 2021 Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Chesapeake, VA

• Managed CRH’s Family Medical Leave Act and Leave of Absence programs. Served as central point of contact for leave administration by assisting employees and leaders regarding the leave process, worked as liaison between employees and the third-party leave administrator, provided guidance to leaders regarding FMLA exhaustion and ineligibility.

• Processed bi-weekly short-term disability payments.

• Central point of contact for ADA reasonable accommodation process.

• Worked closely with Occupational Health department on workers’ compensation administration.

• Assisted in benefits administration. Responded to benefit related questions, processed benefit enrollments and changes, ensured proper documentation is turned in for qualifying life events, assisted in coordination of open enrollment, payment of benefit bills, worked with benefit vendors to resolve file issues.

• Provided guidance on employee relations issues.

• Presented HR related information at new hire orientation.

• Responded to Virginia Employment Commission’s unemployment claim information requests.

• Provided front desk coverage and assisted employees with HR related questions.

• Assisted department with various HR related projects and tasks. Senior Human Resources Coordinator August 2013 – May 2017 Hub Group, Inc. Oak Brook, IL

• Managed new hire process by working with business leaders to coordinate new hire orientation, ensured all required paperwork, training and documentation was completed.

• Managed termination process by ensuring proper communication with all applicable departments. Ensured appropriate documentation was received and state requirements were followed. Prepared separation paperwork.

• Coordinated and processed employee status changes. Reviewed position changes to ensure appropriate EEO groups were assigned and tracked for Affirmative Action.

• Investigated and documented employee complaints, facilitated conflict resolution, reviewed and participated in performance improvement plans, coached managers and gave guidance in accordance with Employee Handbook.

• Assisted in reductions in force.

• Assisted in recruiting across all business units.

• Provided guidance to employees and managers with regards to policies and procedures.

• Benefits Administration: coordinated open enrollment, responded to employee benefit questions, processed benefit enrollments and changes, administered COBRA and processed payments.

• Audited monthly benefits bills, processed invoices for payment and maintained records as required. Investigated and resolved any discrepancies.

• Coordinated company events such as Bring Your Child to Work Day, Toys for Tots, AED training and flu shots.

• Assisted HR Manager with various HR related projects and tasks. HR Assistant August 2012 – August 2013

Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd. (now C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.) Itasca, IL

• Assistant to Benefits Administrator, Recruiter and Senior Project Manager.

• Assisted with annual EEO Survey and MVR checks.

• Communicated daily with branch managers across the US to ensure internal training enrollment for new hires.

• Maintained up-to-date records of employee training requirements and enrollments based on department.

• Responded to and recorded employee information and address updates in internal employee tracking system

(Ceridian) and insurance carrier portals.

• Daily communication with employees at all levels across the US regarding assistance with training and benefits questions.

• Utilized Kronos Time Keeping System and Ceridian to enter employee punch edits and time off requests.

• Assisted with biweekly payroll distribution.

• Maintained records of payroll registers by pay period.

• Conducted background checks on candidates.

• Collected new hire paperwork and utilized E-Verify for new employees.

• Processed employee status changes.

• Filed and assisted with other administrative duties assigned by HR Supervisor. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE- HRCI June 2016

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Argosy University Schaumburg, IL

B.A. – Psychology

Harper College Palatine, IL

A.A. – Liberal Arts

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