Experienced HR Generalist and Staffing Specialist
Resume:
Sandra Privette
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************@*****.***
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Edinburg, VA 22824
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Human Resources professional with extensive experience in recruiting, benefits administration and payroll processing for diverse workforces. Proven track record of enhancing compliance and fostering transparent communication, which led to improved employee relations and reduced overhead costs. Proficient in HRIS systems and adept at resolving complex workplace issues with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Committed to aligning HR practices with organizational goals to drive performance and engagement.
SKILLS
Onboarding
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Company Policy Review/Update
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Accounts Payable
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Workers Compensation
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Training
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HRIS (SAP HR, ADP, Connecteam)
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Accounts Receivable
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Benefits Administration
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Staffing
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Payroll (ADP, Kronos, Paychex)
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Reports/Spreadsheets
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Performance/Wage Review
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Recruiting
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EMAXX Accident Reporting
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Office Administration
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Auditing
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EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - Mt. Crawford, VA
Rocktown Transport, LLC, July 2024 to May 2026
Provide Human Resources support and enter time, vacation and deductions and process payroll for 250 employees who work in multiple states
Report, process and maintain company motor vehicle accidents and workers compensation claims
Complete Verifications of Employment, unemployment and child support requests
Report new hires to state agencies and accidents/injuries to OSHA
Benefits administration – open enrollment, new hire enrollments, COBRA
Reviews, adjusts and submits benefits invoices for payment
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, and company policies and resolves workplace issues in accordance with said compliance
Advises senior management on best practices for human resources policies and procedures
Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as new hires terminations/resignations, accidents/injuries
Maintains ISN trucking industry scoring records to ensure “A” grade rating
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER - Charlottesville, VA
Millenium Security Company - May 2022 to July 2024
Increased employee and managers compliance to rules, regulations, policies and work practices by implementing and enforcing updates to company's Standard Operating Procedure and Employee Handbook
Investigated and met with employees, managers and parties involved in employee relations issues and recommended and implemented appropriate action plans
Performed an audit of employee time records against work schedules and discovered a pattern of continued abuse of unauthorized time punches for multiple employees; enforced adherence to policies and procedures and processed necessary disciplinary actions and terminations
Benefits administration - researched companies/plans, open and new hire enrollment
Provided company training for New Employee Orientation and provided employees access to training library so they could continue to improve their performance by taking additional training; maintain record of all training
Decreased overhead costs by conducting an Employee Need Assessment/Company Cost Analysis to ascertain appropriate number of employees needed to efficiently and effectively staff each job site
Brought employee wages up to industry standards by conducting wage and job position audits
Performed all stages of recruitment and staffing - job vacancy announcements, reviewing candidates, setting up and conducting interviews, making offers, and conducting New Employee Orientations
Entered garnishments, liens and child support deductions and processed payroll for 60 employees
Met with Executive team on a weekly basis to discuss company accomplishments, needs and outstanding tasks
Provided executive leadership in setting long-term goals and objectives, creating policies, and developing procedures for the organization
Created a culture of transparency through open communication with employees at all levels within the organization
Represented the organization at meetings, conferences, and events
Evaluated systems and staffing to maintain measurements of quality and productivity
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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY) - Charlottesville, VA
Piedmont Virginia Community College, March 2022-May 2022
Conducted Job Fairs on campus
Posted Job Vacancy Announcements and reviewed applicants
Scanned Personnel Documents into Human Resources System
Prepared reports and spreadsheets for staff, performed various administrative tasks, and answered phones
Maintained and updated employee records to support accuracy and compliance
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO MWR SITE MANAGER - Indian Head, MD
Department of Navy, June 2019-March 2022
Conducted annual safety/personnel training and entered training in TWMS and ESAMS programs and maintained databases/worksheets/binders
Processed Daily Activity Reports submitted from each MWR facility, verified cash payments received, made bank deposits and submitted reports to Regional Accounting
Coded Invoices and recorded on Purchase Requisition Log
Produced Employee Leave Reports in KRONOS and verified leave requests against approved requests received
Prepared and submitted Visitor's Pass and Event Access Requests to Pass & ID Office, along with completed Vetting and Event Attendee Forms
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NDW REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - Indian Head, MD
Department of Navy, August 2017-June 2019
Department of Navy, August 2006-October 2010
Decreased number of vacancies within organization by recruiting and onboarding 4 to 6 employees per week
Ensured quality employees hired by reviewing candidates based on how well their knowledge and experience matched the job description, and forwarded the most highly qualified to the hiring manager
Reviewed and submitted paperwork to Security Investigator who processed clearance requests new employees
Maintained confidential personnel files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses.
Conducted enrollment meetings and advised personnel on eligibility, application and conditions of benefit programs.
Prepared and maintained employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, performance appraisals, and promotions; used SAP human resources management system software.
Scheduled and conducted new employee orientations.
Audited personnel files and I9 forms and brought to 100% compliance.
Provided human resources services to over 1,000 employees at all levels.
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HUMAN RESOURCES & SAFETY COORDINATOR - Valparaiso, NE
Shanahan Mechanical & Electrical, Inc.,
Recruited employees, scheduled pre-employment drug screening, performed new employee orientations, including specialized training for each individualized company trade
Designed/managed databases to produce reports covering all areas of employee personnel/safety records
Created position descriptions and interview questions, conducted interviews
Processed payroll/accounts payable, Workers Compensation/Freight Claims for over 125 employees
Prepared, monitored and maintained subcontractor agreements and safety supplies budget
Brought Human Resources Policies and Procedures and Safety Procedures Manuals to compliance with OSHA, local, state and national laws, rules and regulations and maintained compliance
Reduced the number of accidents/injuries and safety/human resources violations by coordinating and serving on committees which were responsible for reviewing safety and personnel infractions and implementing changes to rules and regulations to maintain compliance
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EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Lincoln, NE
Doane College -August 1992
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
Certified Instructor for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Webinars for points toward SHRM Certification;
Training certificates: Managing Multiple Priorities, Delegating for Shared Success, Personal Strategies for Navigating Change, Shaping a Motivational Workplace, Leading a Team Virtually, Leadership Training, Mindset Training, Star Service Customer Service Training, SAP & Kronos Computer Training, Department of Defense NMCI Computer Training, ESAMS Training, TWMS Training, and Human Resources Training
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