Human Resources Hr Generalist

Geri Blum

Shafter, CA ***** 559-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/geri-blum

Professional Summary

People-focused and detail-oriented Human Resources Professional with over 7 years of experience supporting diverse, fast-paced teams across healthcare, social services, logistics, retail, and education. Adept at managing full-cycle HR operations including employee onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, payroll support, HRIS data integrity, compliance, and performance improvement. Proven ability to streamline processes, support workforce planning, and build positive workplace culture. Experienced in California labor law compliance, with strong technical skills in ADP Workforce Now, Kronos, Dayforce, and Paychex Flex. Currently seeking roles such as People Operations Specialist, HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, Sr. HR Specialist, or HR Services Representative.

Core Competencies

Onboarding & Training Coordination

Benefits Administration & Open Enrollment

Leave Management (FMLA, CFRA, ADA)

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

HRIS & Data Accuracy (ADP, Kronos, Dayforce)

Performance Management & Coaching

California Labor Law Compliance

Workers’ Compensation & Return to Work

Policy Implementation & Internal Communication

Recruitment Support & Candidate Experience

Professional Experience

Human Resources Generalist

Koinonia Homes – Independence, OH

May 2008 – Oct 2012

- Increased employee satisfaction by 75% through implementation of communication strategies and open-door policies.

- Reduced new hire turnover by 30% by revamping onboarding and post-orientation follow-up.

- Administered payroll support and ensured wage/hour compliance in collaboration with Finance.

- Processed benefits enrollment and insurance claims for 400+ employees with 100% accuracy.

- Led new-hire orientation and supported recruiting tasks including resume screening and interviewing.

HR Specialist

ViaQuest – Twinsburg, OH

Nov 2012 – Dec 2016

- Streamlined recruiting operations, reducing time-to-fill by 35% while improving candidate quality.

- Facilitated training on diversity and inclusion, increasing employee engagement scores.

- Maintained HRIS records with 100% accuracy; supported background checks and onboarding.

- Created compliant job descriptions and collaborated with hiring managers on workforce planning.

Career Break: Teaching & Education Continued HR Development

California Dec 2016 – Jun 2025

During this period, I transitioned into education to complete a Master’s in Education while strengthening key HR-adjacent skills. In my teaching roles, I: - Trained, coached, and evaluated diverse learners—mirroring HR onboarding and performance management.

- Mentored 5+ new teachers annually, supporting peer development and retention.

- Developed performance tracking tools to assess progress and drive improvement.

- Organized large-scale events and coordinated cross-functional team projects.

- Improved communication and engagement, increasing parent satisfaction scores by 30%.

6th Grade Teacher

Bakersfield City School District – Bakersfield, CA

Aug 2016 – Jun 2019

- Increased parent engagement by 30% through proactive communication strategies.

- Coordinated 10+ events and speakers annually, managing scheduling, logistics, and budgets.

5th Grade Teacher

Mojave Unified School District – California City, CA

Aug 2019 – Jun 2023

- Boosted literacy rates by 30% using tailored coaching strategies.

- Led interdisciplinary team planning and peer mentoring across grade-level staff.

7th Grade Math Teacher

Tehachapi Unified School District – Tehachapi, CA

Aug 2023 – Jun 2024

- Increased classroom engagement by 75% through inclusive group learning initiatives.

- Improved student outcomes by 20% via targeted progress plans and consistent feedback.

Education

National University

Master of Arts in Education

Bakersfield, CA – Completed 2020 GPA: 3.8

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

Tallahassee, FL – 2003

Miami Dade College

Associate of Science in Human Resource Management

Miami, FL – 2000

Technical Skills

ADP Workforce Now Kronos Ceridian Dayforce Paychex Flex Cornerstone OnDemand Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office HRIS Timekeeping Systems

Compliance & Labor Knowledge

FMLA CFRA ADA OSHA EEO HIPAA COBRA California Labor Law

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