Hr Generalist Employee Relations

Kayla Friedman

516-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Skilled Human Resources Professional with a strong commitment to confidentiality and a proven ability to build trusted partnerships with senior leadership. Brings comprehensive expertise in HR policies, procedures, and operations, with a solid track record in employee lifecycle management, compliance, employee relations, recruitment, and benefits administration. Recognized for driving efficient HR practices that align with organizational goals and enhance workforce engagement. E xperience

SEPTEMBER 2020 – PRESENT

HR Generalist Assurance

• Facilitate onboarding processes, including background checks, orientation, and benefits enrollment

• Manage offboarding procedures, conduct exit interviews and process employee terminations

• Serve as primary contact for HR inquiries, including unemployment claims and VOE requests

• Provide guidance to managers on performance management and disciplinary procedures

• Support development, maintenance, and streamlining of company policies, procedures, and handbook

• Conduct investigations and advise on employee relations and disciplinary actions

• Ensure compliance with I-9, FLSA, EEO, and other federal/state/local regulations

• Administer leave of absence, including FMLA, ADA, STD, and Parental Leave

• Perform initial phone screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers JANUARY 2020 – JULY 2020

HR Generalist Lynn University

• Managed pre-employment processes, including background checks, references, and drug screenings, ensuring policy and legal compliance

• Drafted job descriptions tailored for internal promotions and external recruitment

• Prepared and processed employee documents, including offers, contracts, transfers, and terminations

• Processed daily HR transactions and ensured accurate data entry in HRIS systems

• Ensured completion and compliance of all new hire paperwork, including I-9 documentation

• Conducted exit interviews to capture feedback and identify organizational improvements

• Oversaw performance reviews and improvement plans to support employee growth and accountability MARCH 2015 – DECEMBER 2019

HR Generalist Modernizing Medicine

• Led new hire orientation and provided comprehensive information on benefits and 401k plans

• Prepared and maintained employee documentation, including offer letters, legal documents, status changes, and benefit forms

• Conducted regular audits of I-9s and HR files to ensure regulatory compliance

• Performed candidate pre-screens and coordinated next steps in the hiring process

• Acted as primary contact for employee relations issues; partnered with management to resolve concerns

• Advised employees on HR policies, procedures, and benefit offerings

• Developed and maintained corporate org charts to support workforce planning

• Managed employee records, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity E ducation

DECEMBER 2008

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Long Island University, C.W. Post

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