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HR Generalist Candidate with Strong Administrative & Compliance Focus

Location:
Cartersville, GA
Posted:
November 15, 2025

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Resume:

Dawn Marsala

770-***-****

Email: **********@*******.***

Summary:

Skills:

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional seeking an administrative or support role in Human Resources, where I can leverage my organizational, communication, and HR experience. A collaborative team player with a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and contributing to the success and growth of a forward-thinking company.

Microsoft Office, Excel worksheets, Access, Publisher, UKG Pro, InDesign 2012, Adobe Acrobat X Pro, Kronos, GeorgiaView Vi ta, University Connect, Works Payment Manager, AIM, Degree Works, McLeod, Project

Management, Process Analysis, Computer Proficient, Strategic Analysis/Positioning Strategies, Communication Organizational Skills, Detailed Oriented, Multitasking, Orientation Presentations, Event Planning, Basic Accounting/Finance, Customer Service, Strong Work Ethic, News Media Knowledge, Human Resources Experience and University Campus Oriented, OSHA 30-hour certified.

Experience:

KLLM Expedited Cartersville, GA

Human Resources Generalist 4/2024 – 5/2025

Administered employee lifecycle processes including terminations, new hires, transfers, and job upgrades through accurate data entry and system updates. Provided support with employee benefits coordination and managed unemployment claims in collaboration with Equifax.

Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Rome, GA

Human Resources Coordinator 10/2022- 10/2023

Manage recruiting and new hire orientation, including background checks, I-9 and E-Verify processing, 401(k) enrollment, and onboarding/termination procedures. Serve as benefits administrator and ensure compliance with DOL, EEOC, and FMLA regulations. Utilize Sage HR platform for employee data management. Coordinate company events and support various HR functions. Assist with property and vehicle insurance, maintain department files, manage company inventory, and oversee catering logistics.

Americo Manufacturing (Left due to Merge of Company) Acworth, GA

Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter 1/2022 - 10/2022

Responsible for full-cycle recruiting using Paycom systems, including I-9 and E-Verify processing. Provide support with employee benefits, relations, and training initiatives. Coordinate and plan employee events.

Quest Trucking (Laid off due to Covid) Cartersville, GA

Human Resources Generalist 1/2016 - 2/2021

Assist with recruiting and new hire orientation, including background checks, 401(k) enrollment, I-9 and E-Verify processing. Serve as benefits administrator and support onboarding and termination procedures. Maintain knowledge of DOL, EEOC, and FMLA regulations. Utilize platforms such as HireRight and TenStreet for recruiting. Coordinate company events, manage inventory and catering, and maintain department records and files.

Blue Stream Professional Services Marietta, GA

Travel Coordinator 9/2013 - 1/2015

Coordinate weekly travel arrangements and catering for 40 new recruits. Audit daily count of attendance, generate and oversee certifications and graduate diploma packets. Assist instructors in reports, copies, filing and other administrative duties. Handle all invoicing, expense reports, reconcile AMEX card, mail distribution, copier maintenance, office supplies. Facilitate luncheons, meetings and events. Complete special projects as needed.

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

Grants and Contracts Specialist 11/2005 - l l /2011

Administered electronic submissions for proposal/grants for external funding for the university. Office administration included supervising student assistants/clerks, ordering supplies, accounts payable, maintain credit card expense and purchase orders, coordinate annual appreciation reception and all events within the Office of Grants and Contracts.

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

Administrative Secretary CS/S Department 10/2004 - 11/2005

Point of contact for the Chairs office, supervised student assistants and processed time sheets, coordinated schedules, meetings, luncheons and travel arrangements, to include invoicing, purchasing, and maintaining files.

Graduate:

Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA

Bachelor of Science in Communication Organization

Gordon College - Barnesville, GA

Associate of Science in Business Administration

Certificates/Licenses:

Notary Public State of Georgia-current OSHA 30-Hour- February 2017

SHRM-CP Human Resources Management course 2018 Human Resources Certificate Program Fall 20 I 9 Georgia Highlands Test Proctor 2013-2018



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