Experience

Lydecker LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  I am a dedicated Human Resources Generalist, proficient in all Generalist duties, including employee onboarding, day-to-day HR questions, and the employee lifecycle at Lydecker LLP, a prestigious AV-rated national law firm. ⚖️Resolve HR-related concerns and foster a positive work environment. ⚖️Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, demonstrating attention to detail and compliance with regulations. ⚖️Streamline HR operations by implementing and managing an effective HR… Show more I am a dedicated Human Resources Generalist, proficient in all Generalist duties, including employee onboarding, day-to-day HR questions, and the employee lifecycle at Lydecker LLP, a prestigious AV-rated national law firm. ⚖️Resolve HR-related concerns and foster a positive work environment. ⚖️Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, demonstrating attention to detail and compliance with regulations. ⚖️Streamline HR operations by implementing and managing an effective HR Information System (UKG), enhancing data accuracy and accessibility. ⚖️Successfully navigate unemployment processes, minimizing organizational impact and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. ⚖️ Implement and enforce company policies, promoting a fair and consistent work culture while ensuring legal compliance. ⚖️Spearhead intricate HR initiatives, demonstrating strategic planning and problem-solving skills to achieve organizational objectives. ⚖️ Ensure the company's compliance with US Census requirements. ⚖️ Partner with stakeholders to design and deliver comprehensive training programs, fostering continuous employee growth and skill development. ⚖️Utilize data analysis to extract meaningful insights, enabling data-driven decision-making processes within the HR department. Tools: UKG (HRIS System) · Microsoft Teams · Excel · LinkedIn Recruiter · Outlook Skills: HR Operations · HR Management · Candidate Experience · Onboarding · Human Resources (HR) · Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) · HR Consulting · HR Policies · People Development · Change Management · Employee Engagement · Employer Branding · Labor and Employment Law · Applicant Tracking Systems

• Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator

  • Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  ⚖️Proficient in leveraging UKG to efficiently manage employee time and attendance, maintain accurate HR records, and streamline HR operations through automation, ensuring enhanced efficiency, data accuracy, and insightful reporting while reducing administrative burden. ⚖️Revamped the company onboarding process, creating comprehensive materials for a more engaging employee experience, smooth acclimation to company culture, and improved employer branding to attract and retain top… Show more ⚖️Proficient in leveraging UKG to efficiently manage employee time and attendance, maintain accurate HR records, and streamline HR operations through automation, ensuring enhanced efficiency, data accuracy, and insightful reporting while reducing administrative burden. ⚖️Revamped the company onboarding process, creating comprehensive materials for a more engaging employee experience, smooth acclimation to company culture, and improved employer branding to attract and retain top talent. ⚖️Coordinated and analyzed employee feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement in company culture, learning and development, and employee engagement. ⚖️Efficiently managed the offboarding process, conducting exit interviews, addressing inquiries, and maintaining confidentiality with departing employees. ⚖️Administered comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), and wellness initiatives. Acted as the primary point of contact for benefits providers, promptly addressing employee inquiries and effectively resolving all issues related to benefits. ⚖️Provided support in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. ⚖️Conducted internal and external audits and provided HR data and analysis support. ⚖️Acted as an internal HR consultant, offering guidance to managers and employees on various HR matters, including performance issues, conflict resolution, and career development. ⚖️Responsible for multi-state HR/payroll administration for US employees. ⚖️Managed diverse leaves of absence, including FMLA, Workers' Comp, Personal Leaves, and Disability, ensuring regulatory compliance and employee support. Tools: UKG (HRIS System) · Microsoft Teams · Excel · LinkedIn Recruiter · Outlook



Starburst

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Talent Acquisition Sourcer and Coordinator

  • May 2022 - Feb 2023

  Role Impacted By Company Layoffs Starburst is the analytics engine for the data mesh. Starburst queries data across any database, making it instantly actionable for data-driven organizations. At Starburst, I improved candidate experience and internal processes by supporting hiring teams and candidates throughout the employee lifecycle. 🪐 Managed ATS system to drive scheduling for all technical openings (scheduled 440+ interviews in the first 90 days) while maintaining… Show more Role Impacted By Company Layoffs Starburst is the analytics engine for the data mesh. Starburst queries data across any database, making it instantly actionable for data-driven organizations. At Starburst, I improved candidate experience and internal processes by supporting hiring teams and candidates throughout the employee lifecycle. 🪐 Managed ATS system to drive scheduling for all technical openings (scheduled 440+ interviews in the first 90 days) while maintaining flawless communication and a positive interview experience. 🪐 Created and delivered offers of employment and managed candidate questions and concerns. 🪐 Sourced Engineering talent globally to build technical pipelines with a focus on gender and racial diversity. 🪐 Partnered with Recruiters, HMs, and Engineering Leaders to launch new roles, update/log recruiting processes, fine-tune outreach methods, and participate in hiring syncs to better understand candidates and their experiences throughout the interview process. 🪐 Implemented training programs for Recruiters and HMs to enhance hiring processes & elevate candidate experience. Programs covered interview techniques, DEI sourcing, etc. 🪐 Curated strategic employer brand content highlighting what it's like to work at Starburst across all departments through national and international social media campaigns, employer brand design assets, recruiter enablement materials, event marketing, company profiles, and more. 🪐 Established a comprehensive documentation system in Confluence to record all recruiting operations processes and information, ensuring that knowledge was effectively captured and retained for future reference. This system enabled team members to easily review tasks and processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors. Tools: Lever (ATS) · Gem · Social Media · Hired · LinkedIn Recruiter · UKG (HRIS) · Filtered.AI · ChartHop · Canva · Employer Branding · Lattice · Confluence Show less



Mural

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Talent Coordinator

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Impacted by a reduction in workforce MURAL 🚀 is the leading digital workspace for visual collaboration in the enterprise. Supported 4 Talent Partners, in the departments: Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Finance & Operations. ⭐️ Coordinated 70+ interviews and other hiring events on a weekly basis while conducting a positive and personalized hiring process for all candidates. Scheduled 430+ interviews in the first 60 days at the company. ⭐️ Developed and implemented a "Pitch-Page" to increase engagement… Show more MURAL 🚀 is the leading digital workspace for visual collaboration in the enterprise. Supported 4 Talent Partners, in the departments: Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Finance & Operations. ⭐️ Coordinated 70+ interviews and other hiring events on a weekly basis while conducting a positive and personalized hiring process for all candidates. Scheduled 430+ interviews in the first 60 days at the company. ⭐️ Developed and implemented a "Pitch-Page" to increase engagement with passive candidates, which helped to land higher quality talent. ⭐️Acted as point of contact for candidates sending status updates and scheduling interviews while providing an enjoyable interview experience through individualized and empathic communication. ⭐️ Optimized a positive candidate experience by developing interactive material for the interview process, strengthening candidate messaging, and creating employer-branded content to maintain candidate engagement throughout the hiring process. ⭐️ Partnered closely with the TA team and HMs to create the highest standard of candidate experience while also building internal relations. ⭐️ Ensured the ATS system, Greenhouse, and headcount sheets were organized and updated to reflect accuracy at all stages. ⭐️ Revitalized recruitment efforts by proactively sourcing top-tier candidates across diverse functions resulting in a significant expansion of the candidate pool and a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline to support business growth. ⭐️ Organized and managed schedules across multiple time zones in a fully remote environment. including C-Suite executives while adhering to deadlines and upholding excellent communication. ⭐️ Improved HR operations by maintaining accurate candidate and employee records, resulting in a reduction in errors and an increase in compliance. Tools: Greenhouse (ATS) · MURAL · TalentWall · Guide · WorkRamp · BrightHire · Lattice · Handshake · Gem · LinkedIn Recruiter · Koan · Asana · Confluence · Loom • Bamboo HR Show less



California Custom Fruits & Flavors, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

  Greenwood, Indiana, United States 🍓Oversaw the administration of employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, plan changes, terminations, and vendor relations, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates. 🍓Provided guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, providing guidance to managers, and implementing solutions that fostered positive workplace relationships. 🍓Managed HR projects from conception to completion, including developing project… Show more 🍓Oversaw the administration of employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, plan changes, terminations, and vendor relations, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates. 🍓Provided guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, providing guidance to managers, and implementing solutions that fostered positive workplace relationships. 🍓Managed HR projects from conception to completion, including developing project plans, identifying resources, monitoring progress, and communicating status updates, resulting in on-time and on-budget project delivery. 🍓Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives, including an employee recognition program, a wellness program, monthly lunch and learns, and office “fun days” resulting in increased employee satisfaction and productivity. 🍓Ensured compliance with both state and federal employment laws and regulations, including developing and implementing company policies and procedures, conducting internal audits, and providing training to management and staff. 🍓Maintained and updated the HRIS system, including employee data entry, running reports, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations, resulting in a higher accuracy rate and streamlined HR processes. 🍓Demonstrated a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture by spearheading employee resource group initiatives and participating in diversity and inclusion committees. 🍓Managed the full employee lifecycle, including conducting recruitment and onboarding activities, managing employee relations issues, and facilitating offboarding processes for exiting employees. Tools: Isolved/Bigfish (HRIS) · Canva · Indeed · Microsoft Teams · DEACOM ERP · Background Checks · Employee Handbook · Organizational Skills · Interpersonal Skills · Employment Law · Ease · Onboarding · Benefit Enrollment · Zoom

• Human Resources Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  Greenwood, Indiana As an HR Assistant, I played a crucial role in supporting and facilitating HR processes, including administering employee health and welfare plans, serving as a liaison between employees and insurance providers, and providing administrative assistance, including record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry. 🍓Participated in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 🍓Assisted in the development… Show more As an HR Assistant, I played a crucial role in supporting and facilitating HR processes, including administering employee health and welfare plans, serving as a liaison between employees and insurance providers, and providing administrative assistance, including record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry. 🍓Participated in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 🍓Assisted in the development and delivery of HR-related training programs for managers and employees, including diversity and inclusion training, performance management training, and sexual harassment prevention training. 🍓Conducted research on HR-related topics, such as employee benefits, compensation, and employment law, and presented findings to HR leadership. 🍓Performed audits of payroll, benefits, and other HR programs and recommended corrective actions. 🍓Coordinated and managed the organization’s recruitment needs, reducing the time-to-hire by 20% and increasing the quality of candidates by implementing new sourcing strategies and conducting pre-screening interviews. 🍓Administered performance management tasks, including establishing clear performance expectations, monitoring performance, facilitating skill development, and conducting performance evaluations. 🍓Managed onboarding activities, including verifying Forms I-9, initiating background checks, and informing new hires of company policies and procedures. 🍓Executed the administration of compensation programs, including annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses. 🍓Facilitated exit interviews, providing analysis and recommendations to HR leadership based on feedback received. 🍓Collaborated with HR team members to develop and maintain the company's employee handbook, ensuring it was up to date-and in compliance with legal requirements. 🍓Handled unemployment requests and produced required documentation to support responses to claims.



Webex Events (formerly Socio)

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Development Representative

  • Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • Represented the company’s products and services, starting with a comprehensive understanding and leading to consumer research to identify how solutions meet needs. • Generated leads and built relationships by nurturing warm prospects and finding new potential sales outlets. • Managed and maintained a pipeline of interested prospects and engaged sales executives for next steps. • Identified best practices to refine the company’s lead generation playbook. • Utilized SalesForce, cold… Show more • Represented the company’s products and services, starting with a comprehensive understanding and leading to consumer research to identify how solutions meet needs. • Generated leads and built relationships by nurturing warm prospects and finding new potential sales outlets. • Managed and maintained a pipeline of interested prospects and engaged sales executives for next steps. • Identified best practices to refine the company’s lead generation playbook. • Utilized SalesForce, cold calling, and email to generate new sales opportunities. • Identified prospect's needs and suggested appropriate products/services. • Built long-term trusting relationships with prospects to qualify leads as sales opportunities. • Proactively sought out new business opportunities in the market. • Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) customers and sales executives. • Reported to the sales manager with weekly, monthly, and quarterly results. Tools: Salesloft · Gsuite · Socio · Zoom · Slack · Lessonly · Gusto Show less



Distinct -Website Support

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

  Greencastle, Indiana • Developed and executed a marketing plan to engage and convert West Central Indiana Nonprofit organizations. • Developed multiple blog posts each week. • Wrote a landing page for Nonprofits that resonated with the reason Nonprofits benefit from working with DWD. • When possible: connected in person or through the phone with local nonprofits. • Worked with DWD Project Mangers to write social media posts focused on Nonprofits and the benefits of Digital Marketing. • Prepared… Show more • Developed and executed a marketing plan to engage and convert West Central Indiana Nonprofit organizations. • Developed multiple blog posts each week. • Wrote a landing page for Nonprofits that resonated with the reason Nonprofits benefit from working with DWD. • When possible: connected in person or through the phone with local nonprofits. • Worked with DWD Project Mangers to write social media posts focused on Nonprofits and the benefits of Digital Marketing. • Prepared high-quality marketing proposals and presentations. • Created blog posts focused on nonprofits and highlighted the benefits of digital marketing. • Formulated marketing activities to promote services by working with advertising/promotion managers. • Set up multimedia presentations for use in meetings with key stakeholders and senior management. • Designed and presented social media campaign ideas. • Created unique and engaging content for a range of social media platforms including Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram. • Stayed updated with the latest marketing concepts and techniques. • Wrote interesting copy with an eye for current trends and viral potential. Skills/Tools: Social Media · Java · WordPress · Marketing Show less



Depauw Women's Swimming

• Swim Captain

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2019

  Greencastle, Indiana • Excellent time management skills balanced a 40+ hour practice, training, competition, and travel schedule, while maintaining a full course load. • Served as a liaison between the team and coaching staff. • Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance. • Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success. • Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting… Show more • Excellent time management skills balanced a 40+ hour practice, training, competition, and travel schedule, while maintaining a full course load. • Served as a liaison between the team and coaching staff. • Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance. • Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success. • Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie. • Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills. • Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes, and enhance competitive performances. Show less



Swimming World

• United States
• Media and Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Writer Intern

  • May 2018 - Sep 2019

  Virtual • Shared tips on how to mix up practices to avoid stale workouts for college-age swimmers • Covered National Swim Meets • Utilized WordPress to prepare articles for publication on a variety of topics. • Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy the needs of clients, directors, and publishers. • Interviewed personnel and read journals to research topics before writing. • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and… Show more • Shared tips on how to mix up practices to avoid stale workouts for college-age swimmers • Covered National Swim Meets • Utilized WordPress to prepare articles for publication on a variety of topics. • Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy the needs of clients, directors, and publishers. • Interviewed personnel and read journals to research topics before writing. • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content. • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends. • Chose and followed targeted styles, grammatical approaches, and narrative voices for each piece. Show less