Human Resources Generalist
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESSEX COUNTY COURT – AUG 2024-MAY 2025
JURY MANAGEMENT
Verified the accuracy for jury duty information.
Counseled management on personnel issues relating to scheduling conflicts jury duty.
Streamlined prioritization processes for jury management tasks.
Supported the Jury Management Office by inputting and maintaining data, as well as qualifying jurors.
Delivered exceptional customer service in-person, over the phone, and via email.
Ensured compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures and court rules and regulations.
Executed additional general clerical and administrative tasks as required.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/SPECIALIST
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE – SEPT 2023-OCT 2023
NYC Transit, Human Resources Client Feb 2013 – Aug 2023
Managed the recruitment process for both managerial & non-managerial vacancies, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates.
Developed targeted screening questions for Job Vacancy Notices enhancing the selection process.
Qualified applicants for hiring managers, streamlining the evaluation process.
Participated in panel interviews alongside hiring managers, evaluating candidates at all levels as appropriate.
Conducted thorough investigations and formulated disciplinary actions for union and non-union employees.
Compiled probationary reports, Disciplinary Action Notifications (DAN), and employee safety reports.
Supervised and trained over eight employees and college interns, providing mentorship, and support.
Coordinated employee schedules for processing at the Employment Center.
Maintained and analyzed databases while conducting queries in PeopleSoft and Excel.
Created and updated training materials, enhancing the effectiveness of operating procedures.
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST
MTA, Business Service Center, [BSC] - Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
Recruited and screened candidates for all MTA Agencies, ensuring the best fit for each role.
Identified and articulated the MTA and BSC vision while aligning individual responsibilities with long-term organizational strategies.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/SPECIALST
NYC Transit, Human Resources Client Services Aug 2006 - Jun 2012
Facilitated the orientation process on all new hire employees in compliance with the Onboarding Personnel Act.
Collaborated closely with timekeeping and payroll departments to ascertain time balances, leave of absence, last day worked, and paid, overtime balances for hourly employees, including retired subways hourly employees.
Investigated and determined competitive salaries for employees using the Hay grading system in PeopleSoft, while ensuring integrity across HR data, systems, record, and files.
Developed and revised Managerial Performance Questionnaires and monitored the Managerial Performance Review Program.
Completed Workers Compensation forms to facilitate prompt insurance payments.
Researched sensitive HR issues and assisted executive management in responding effectively.
Investigated and addressed complaints both verbally and in writing; provided guidance on EEO issues and researched disciplinary history for union and non-union employees.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and exercise discretion in all HR matters.
HUMAN RESOURCES/BENEFITS SPECIALIST
NYC Transit - Mar 2005 - Jul 2006
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
Managed the enrollment of members in COBRA and processed dependents, ex-spouses, terminated employees, and retirees while executing critical HR procedures including recruitment and performance management.
Functioned as a liaison between claims representatives (e.g., NYSHIP, Dentcare/Healthplex, Plan A & B, MetLife Dental, HIP, GHI HMO, COBRA, Rx, COLE Vision), and customers to resolve issues effectively.
Prepared and analyzed monthly reports in Excel/Access; generated for management and COBRA payments ensuring accuracy.
Oversaw all administrative duties and supervised high school and college interns, fostering their growth and professional development.
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Newark, NJ 07103
EDUCATION
MIC8HIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Human Resources Management Certificate (Jan 2017)
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
New York
MS Degree Administration (Feb 2000)
CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
BA Degree Developmental Disabilities/Liberal Arts (Jun 1998)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Automated Timekeeping System (ATS), Word, Microsoft Outlook, Web Design, C++, Visual Basic, JAVA Script HTML, and Windows.
Administrative, PeopleSoft
Benefits administration, Performance management
NYC Transit Policies & Procedures
Recruiting/Talent Acquisition/Business Partner/
Coach, Recruitment
Scheduling employees
Databases, Research/Investigate
Employee Relations, Safety
Executive management, Produce Spreadsheet for upper mgmt.
Analytical person
Function as a liaison between various division/departments as needed
Supervisory Skills
Highly confidential
Hiring, Training materials
Budget Information from OMB
Inventory & Requisition for Safety Glasses with Materiel and all approvals / Contracts
Human Resources, Visual Basic
HR, Web Design
Labor Relations & EEO issues
Leadership / Law
Access / Excel
MS Office / Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint / Windows
Word / Payroll/Timekeeping
Team Player/ Secretarial Exp.
Internet research
Paralegal Certificate
Some knowledge of the Banner system.
CERTIFICATIONS
Notary Public of New York
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
-NYC Transit - HR Generalist
-Comptroller 's Office (Law & Adjustment)
-Housing Authority (Law Department)
-Technology Information System (TIS) &
-Capital Program Mgmt. (CPM)
Pre-School Teacher/Cook
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