Human Resources Assistant
Resume:
Laura M. Gosneigh
** ****** ******* ****. *********, NJ 07457
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EDUCATION
Rutgers School of Law- Newark, Newark, NJ
J.D. Candidate, May 2012
Honors: Rutgers Law Review
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
B.A., cum laude, Political Science (concentration Int’l Affairs)
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Professor Donna I. Dennis, Rutgers School of Law-Newark, Newark, NJ, Research Assistant, Aug 2011-Present
Research the history of N.J. corporate law in the 19th century, find recurrent trends, and write memoranda summarizing findings.
Kates Nussman Rapone Ellis & Farhi, LLP, Hackensack, NJ, Law Clerk, Nov 2010-Present
Research legal issues and write memoranda as assigned. Research topics include municipalities and zoning, trusts and estates, complex tax appeals, and employment law.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ, Public Affairs/Health Policy Intern, May 2011-Dec 2011
Originally a summer internship, extended through Dec 2011. Researched and presented state and federal pharmacy-related statutes, coordinated health policy forums featuring legislators, compiled and copy edited educational health policy materials for internal and external customers.
Vice Dean Gregory Mark, Rutgers School of Law-Newark, Newark, NJ, Research Assistant, Jan 2010-Dec 2010
Researched, investigated, and reported on legal issues as requested, e.g. topics of in loco parentis and anti-trust.
The Hon. Michael R. Casale, J.S.C., Essex County Superior Court, Newark, NJ, Judicial Externship, Summer 2010
Reviewed all incoming motions, researched an array of legal issues arising in various civil cases, and wrote bench memoranda for the judge to read directly into the record.
HUMAN RESOURCES & OTHER EXPERIENCE
Alcoa, Inc., Dover, NJ, Human Resources Generalist, Jan 2007-Jul 2009
Re-wrote the employee handbook to improve clarity and thoroughness. Worked closely with in-house counsel to investigate employee claims. Trained staff to limit legal exposure and promote a proactive management culture. Coached employees on career development, performed workforce planning and analysis, and secured employment-based permanent resident cards for qualified non-citizen employees.
International Rescue Committee & Latin American Association, Atlanta, GA, Intern, Jun 2006-Dec 2006
Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to refugees from all over the world, assisted refugee families with resettlement in the United States, obtaining medical care and transportation, learning English and U.S. customs, and applying for government programs and schools.
Promethean, Inc., Atlanta, GA, Human Resources Administrator, Jul 2005-May 2006
Built the company’s first HR department in the U.S., and supported all human resources and payroll needs for eighty employees located throughout the country. Negotiated and implemented benefit plans, recruited and terminated employees, and mediated employee disputes.
Overhead Door Company, Atlanta, GA, Payroll/HR Associate, Feb 2004-Jul 2005
Reconciled payroll, audited personnel and benefit files, issued certificates of insurance to vendors, and catalogued all record retention inventories according to statutory requirements.
Ivan Allen Company, Atlanta, GA, Payroll/HR Specialist, Aug 2000-Oct 2002
Managed multi-state payroll and wage garnishments, court orders, and tax levies. Conducted complete audits of benefit plans. Wrote job descriptions adhering to the ADA. Reported data required by the OSHA.
CERTIFICATIONS
Trainer Certification from Development Dimensions International
Professional of Human Resources Certification from the HR Certification Institute
SOFTWARE/APPLICATIONS
Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, JD Edwards, Peoplesoft, Oracle HRMS, Brassring, Descriptions Now, Groupwise, Concur, and ADP (PC Payroll for Windows, HR Profile, EasyPay, PayExpert, Perspective, and ReportSmith), Adobe Acrobat Suite, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Statenet
MEMBERSHIPS & INTERESTS
American Bar Association- Student Division
Member of the National Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Guardian Member of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Member of WNYC Public Radio
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