Hr Generalist Employee Relations

LORI CRENSHAW

HR Generalist Strategic HR Partner Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Fort Thomas, KY *************@*****.*** cell/text-859-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced HR Generalist with a strong background in employee relations, payroll administration, benefits management, presenting orientation for-onboarding, open enrollment and training, and HRIS systems. Adept at managing the full employee life cycle, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and implementing HR strategies that support organizational goals. Skilled in policy development, onboarding, training, and HR technology to improve efficiency and employee engagement. Payroll processing, workers compensation, and leaves administration.

Professional Experience

L2 Aviation, Erlanger, KY

HR Generalist Jan 2025 – Present

• Manage administrative HR functions and provide direct support to managers and directors for departmental development and employee engagement.

• Coordinate professional development programs and team-building activities to strengthen organizational culture.

• Conduct New Hire Orientation, ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance with company policies.

• Maintain accurate employee records, including PTO, leave, and insurance benefits In the HRIS systems (Insperity, ADP, GlobalShop)

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to schedule interviews, communicate hiring decisions, and onboard new employees.

• Update company policies to comply with federal and state labor laws.

• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and performance, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

• Utilize Insperity/ADP HRIS for employee data management and reporting.

• Serve as Employee Relations Manager, conducting investigations and resolving workplace issues.

• Verify compliance of training programs with organizational standards.

• Use a teamwork approach to inform and process payroll and health benefits to secure total rewards are effective and complete for all employees

• Support managers with employee performance reviews and development plans.

• End to End recruiting for production, administration, sales and development staff.

Diocese of Southern Ohio, Cincinnati, OH

Payroll & Benefits Administrator Mar 2022 – Dec 2024

• Managed end-to-end HR operations for 71 churches, including Isolved payroll, Pension & Health benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws.

• Processed bi-weekly payroll, managed pension contributions, and maintained HRIS data across two systems.

• Coordinated benefits enrollment, vendor relationships, and employee assistance programs to support staff well-being.

• Developed and maintained compensation summaries, created an annual HR calendar, and ensured timely execution of HR initiatives.

• Provided guidance to leadership on employee relations, policy interpretation, and compliance matters.

• Handled workers' compensation claims and coordinated open enrollment processes.

• Created and distributed HR communications and policy updates.

• Supported onboarding and offboarding processes for all church staff.

Necco, Cincinnati, OH

Payroll & Benefits Specialist July 2020 – July 2022

• Administered multi-state payroll and benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.

• Partnered with Payroll and Benefits teams to reconcile billing, resolve discrepancies, and address employee inquiries.

• Worked closely with Finance to validate payroll funding and compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Improved reporting accuracy and efficiency by enhancing Excel-based reporting tools and maintaining HRIS data integrity.

• Supported Open Enrollment and employee benefits education.

• Maintained clean data in HRIS and responded to employee inquiries with timely and accurate information.

• Collaborated on cross-functional projects using analytical and financial strategies.

Lohmann, Hebron, KY

HR Manager Mar 2018 – Aug 2019

• Directed HR programs, including policy development, employee relations, and benefits administration for a diverse workforce.

• Oversaw talent acquisition and performance appraisal processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Designed and implemented employee training and development programs to enhance engagement and retention.

• Provided guidance to managers on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.

Jedson, Cincinnati, OH

HR Generalist Apr 2012 – Mar 2018

• Managed payroll processing via Paycor, recruitment, and onboarding for headquarters and remote locations.

• Conducted compliance audits and policy reviews, ensuring adherence to labor laws and company standards.

• Delivered benefits orientation sessions and coordinated leadership training programs to support professional growth.

• Created orientation packets, offer letters, and managed badging and background screening.

• Handled employee relations, exit interviews, and achievement awards.

• Maintained HRIS and payroll systems, processed changes, and supported compensation planning.

• Led Open Enrollment meetings and policy writing initiatives.

• Managed tuition reimbursement and employment verifications.

Cincinnati State, Cincinnati, OH

Consultant-Payroll Manager Oct 2010 – Nov 2011

• Led the transition to Datatel HRIS, improving payroll workflows and compliance processes.

• Supervised payroll team and developed comprehensive payroll process documentation for standardization.

• Created and implemented policies and manuals to ensure consistency and compliance across HR operations.

• Managed payroll audits and created detailed pay cycle calendars.

• Mapped general ledger and reconciled payroll processing.

• Prepared reports for managers and ensured compliance with tax and labor laws.

CDI Aerospace, Cincinnati, OH

HR Coordinator June 2006 – Dec 2008

• Managed salary planning, recruitment, and HRIS updates for multiple departments.

• Facilitated employee relations and site operations, including security protocols and compliance requirements.

• Organized open enrollment meetings and developed compensation programs to support employee retention.

• Created offer letters, orientation packets, and managed background screening.

• Handled employment verification, job postings, and tuition reimbursement.

• Led policy writing and generated reports for salary planning.

• Supported leadership training and employee review processes.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Edgewood, KY HR Specialist

Katz Teller Cincinnati, OH HR Manager

General Electric IT Solutions Erlanger, KY HRIS & Payroll Coordinator

Education

Northern Kentucky University – B.S. in Industrial Labor Relations/HR

Certifications

HRM Certificate – Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Core Competencies

• HR Strategy & Compliance

• Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Employee Relations & Engagement

• HRIS Management/Administrative User (ADP, Paycor, Insperity, Isolved, Datatel, UKG)

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Policy Development & Training

• Workers’ Compensation & Risk Management

• Data Analysis & Reporting

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