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Grant & HR Operations Specialist

Location:
Rochester, NY
Posted:
February 01, 2026

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Ruth Wilson

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585-***-**** (Home)

585-***-**** (Cell)

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Profile Summary:

A self-starter with a professional work ethic. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, strong organizational, auditing and analytical skills with attention to detail. A solid experience, partnering with management to develop and implement policies and initiatives, as well as manage day-to-day HR activities. Knowledge and experience in human resources and support services. Over thirty-five years of experience providing administrative/human resources support and management to diverse groups at Eastman Kodak Company/ITT Industries/Exelis/Harris Corporation. Excellent understanding and use of company systems; company policies and procedures; demonstrates strong teamwork skills; works well with others to consistently provide desired results. Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with proven success introducing process improvements.

Grant Specialist – City of Rochester

January 2022 – Present

Collect supporting documentation from potential city applicants, requiring assistance with City of Rochester, (Emergency, Roof and Lead grants). Remain well-informed of funding sources and disseminates information on funding opportunities to city residents.

Provide detail grant opportunities; establish requirements and deadlines; and solicit applications for timely submission.

Community Support Specialist - Case Investigator

November 2020 – November 2022

Contract employee for the NYS Dept. of Health

Responsibilities:

Diagnostically interviewed patients regarding COVID issues

Consulted County resources to ensure proper patient education

Advocated for patient welfare and self-efficacy

Documented patient summaries for Health Dept.

Skills:

Strong ability to work independently

Able to meet and adapt to changing work environments

Resolution and Interview skills

Multi-Tasking

COMM Care Computer System

Language Line Interpretation Services

Certification:

John Hopkins University, Contact Tracing

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Human Resource Generalist – L3Harris Corporation

February 2014 – March 2021

As a human resources (HR) associate, I am the first point of contact within the company for all HR-related inquiries. Specific tasks include handling employment contracts and setting up interviews for open positions in the company. In addition, as the HR Associate, I provide administrative support on all Human Resources matters, and maintain confidences. I demonstrate the ability to manage critical projects and priorities.

Human Resources (HR) Associate Responsibilities:

Answers employee questions about human resources policies and procedures and refers to specialist as needed.

Coordinates new hire orientation, HR events, benefits open enrollment and company-wide meetings.

Administers and maintains HR activities and programs; such as staffing, compensation, benefits, training and safety.

Compose and disseminate offer letters to prospective candidates

Scheduled and prepared new hire packets; coordinate and organize interview agenda for prospective candidates

Assembling and mailing new hire packets

Experience with E-verify

Entered and maintained confidential employee information in HRIS (PeopleSoft)

Assist with verbal and written correspondences and communications

Maintain and arranged essential HR and personnel files

Disseminate Quarterly Service Recognition presentation box

Anticipate requests and projects, of the HR team to alleviate last minutes scrambles and promote an organized and efficient team environment

Maintain HR records via HR system utilizing Peoplesoft to input, salary changes, promotions, terminations, employee leave; in a timely and accurate manner.

Handle multiple priorities timely amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

Coordinate special events for site and corporate programs, such as celebrations, announcements, recognition events,

Organize HR staff meetings and agenda;

1.Complete Action Items from meetings, when required

2.Attend all HR staff meetings

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Education

Bachelor’s degree – Business Administration – Medaille College 5/2012

Associate degree – Secretarial Science – Monroe Community College 6/1978

Class of 2005 – African American Leadership Development Program – United Way of Rochester

New York State Notary Pubic – 2008

City of Rochester, Nuisance Advisory Board Member



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