HR Specialist with Benefits & Compliance Expertise

Daina Barker

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

**** ** **** ****** ***** Lauderdale FL, 33068 786-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced and proactive HR professional with over 6 years of progressive responsibility in human resources, benefits administration, employee relations, and office operations. Proven track record of aligning HR strategy with business objectives to improve employee engagement, retention, and operational efficiency. Skilled in HRIS, conflict resolution, onboarding, and policy implementation. Strong interpersonal communicator and trusted advisor to staff and leadership. Core Competencies

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

• Benefits Administration (EYEMED, UNUM, HSA, 457)

• HRIS & Onboarding Systems (NEGOV, ID Badging)

• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Interpretation

• Performance Management Support

• Data Analysis & HR Metrics Reporting

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Organizational Development & Team Support

• Process Billings

• Assist with Open enrollment

• Produces Reports

• Onboard and train new employees.

Professional Experience

City of Miami Beach – Miami Beach, FL

Office Associate IV

Jan 2024 – Present

• Serve as first-line HR contact for employee concerns, resolving inquiries with efficiency and confidentiality.

• Manage benefits-related transactions including EYEMED, UNUM, 457 investments, and direct deposits.

• Process and reconcile invoices across multiple benefits providers.

• Compile and analyze weekly HR and operations reports. Office Associate III

Jun 2022 – Jan 2024

• Supported HR Compensation Division with employment verifications and employee records.

• Created HRIS profiles (NEGOV) for new hires and ensured compliance through training assignments.

• Partnered with the Benefits Team to assist employees with beneficiary updates and questions.

• Facilitated onboarding processes, including ID credentialing and fingerprinting. Parker Tower – Hallandale Beach, FL

Supervisor

Jun 2021 – Dec 2021

• Trained and supervised staff with emphasis on situational awareness and emergency readiness.

• Developed an incident documentation process that enhanced compliance and response accuracy.

• Led onboarding for new hires with a focus on procedural clarity and team integration. Skills and Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (In Progress)

Professional Certification

• SHRM-CP

Skills & Abilities

• Management

• Problem solving

• Communication

• Leadership

References

Available upon request

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