Human Resources Specialist
Resume:
Andrew Wunder
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Saint Louis, MO
Summary
Human Resources Specialist with a strong background in employee relations and regulatory compliance. Expertise in managing personnel issues and delivering strategic solutions for organizational success. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, fostering collaborative and efficient work environments. Committed to ongoing professional development.
Skills
HRIS maintenance
Policies implementation
Performance management
Labor relations
Employee relations
HR software proficiency
Organizational development
Regulatory Compliance
Strong Data analysis skills
Team collaboration
Experience
Human Resources Specialist, 02/2023 Current
USDA Forest Service (REMOTE)
Explains rules and regulations, procedures, rights and obligations to both management and employees including by not limited to the following: performance issues, leave and absences, hours of work, drug and alcohol abuse, grievances and complaints processes, disciplinary and adverse actions, and personnel security and suitability
Creates complex case assessments that involve all factors and aspects related to a specific case to include case law precedent, comparator case analysis, evidence analysis, case aggravating and mitigating factors which leads to a final ER recommendation for management
Advises managers or employees on possible need for FMLA or Reasonable accommodation in a given situation
Works with managers to draft appropriate case files to include proposal and decision letters, evidence files, and Douglas Factors Analysis
Ensure managers are meeting proper timelines for any disciplinary action and or labor related matter
Provides all managers with training in the areas of Performance and conduct based issues
Human Resources Specialist, 09/2020 02/2023
Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 16 Shared Service Unit (REMOTE)
Utilizes extensive HR techniques to evaluate case law, principles, practices, and regulations.
Supplement management's efforts to analyze and correct inadequacies in the overall conduct and performance of employees
Provide Mangers training in performance management, FMLA and other leave management
Conducts case research and drafts actions accordingly
Oversees managers' compliance with deadlines for handling disciplinary issues and labor matters.
Advise management on rights associated with Labor relation policies and practices such as changing working conditions and grievances and arbitrations
Human Resources Specialist, 03/2019 09/2020
Department of Veterans Affairs Biloxi VA (REMOTE)
Offered expert counsel on managing employee-related disciplinary issues within VA.
Provide managers training in performance management, FMLA, and other leave management. as well as discipline
Acted as subject matter expert in performance appraisal reviews, technical assessments, and training.
Review and approve employee FMLA requests on a case-by-case basis.
Provides information on disciplinary options to managers and deciding officials.
Reply to union representatives about inquiries related to grievances, data needs, and negotiation requirements.
Human Resources Specialist, 06/2017 02/2019
Department of Veterans Affairs Saint Louis, MO
Offer technical guidance on disciplinary actions concerning VA staff.
Provide management with conduct and performance-based trainings on a monthly and as needed basis
Coordinates disciplinary/adverse actions with local human resources offices ensuring compliance with local/VA regulations works with VA deciding officials in regard to appropriate punishment and actions related to each case
Worked with the Office of General Counsel liaison in preparing case documentation used before the U.S Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S Office of Special Counsel (OSC), and other U.S Government oversight agencies
Participated in MSPB hearings as subject matter expert
Serves as technical representative to advise management on legal issues and processes during mediation involving alleged Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) violations
Human Resources Specialist, 02/2016 06/2017
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Canteen Services Saint Louis, MO
Gave expertise consultation for performance and adverse actions concerning all VCS staff.
Guided management officials in resolving contentious issues.
Conducts case research and drafts actions accordingly
Ensures employee understanding of appeal rights.
Evaluate and authorize employee FMLA requests.
Deals with sensitive, serious, and controversial employee relations issues regarding employees in a wide variety of occupations, with substantial differences in working conditions, entitlement, and occupational practices and policies
Offers labor relations guidance to staff, management officials, and local HR offices.
Human Resources Assistant, 04/2014 02/2016
USDA Forest Service- Milwaukee, WI
Advised managers and employees on complex employment relation issues requiring interpretation of Forest Service Handbook, laws, policies, agreements, procedures and regulations.
Drafted and reviewed disciplinary communication, including warning and counseling letters.
Conducts research to handle Equal Employment Opportunity complaint requests.
Provided guidance to leadership teams in resolving employee disciplinary matters.
Extracted reasoned insights by processing complex information.
Responsible for implementation of a variety of system updates to the database of record for Employee Relations (ER) cases
Human Resources Assistant, 10/2012 04/2014
USDA Forest Service- Albuquerque, NM
Interpreted policies to resolve inquiries from managers and employees on HR and ER topics.
Educate customers on insurance, payroll, benefits, onboarding and administration-related inquiries.
Served as liaison facilitating communication between external customers and internal support services.
Ensured compliance with departmental, local and regional privacy regulations.
Fostered individual growth through continuous learning of HR policies.
Human Resources Assistant (Supervisory), 01/2011 10/2012
USDA Forest Service- Albuquerque, NM
Offered professional advice on technology implementations, process strategies, and regulatory compliance.
Conducted workforce training on new systems and database processes.
Executed maintenance, audits, and updates for managing up to 45,000 Forestry Services records with accuracy.
Oversaw allocation and monitoring of daily work objectives.
Review of candidate information related to hiring.
Handled automated transactions covering a broad spectrum of employee payroll and staffing updates.
Education
05/2009 Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice, Psychology
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
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