Experience

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  OS/OFFICE OF MEDICARE HEARINGS AND APPEALS

  • Legal Assistant

    • Sep 2019 - Present

    Legal Assistant

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  Life Unlimited Inc.

  • Human Resources Recruiter

    • Nov 2016 - Present

    •Manage the recruitment process from requisition creation, sourcing, screening, and candidate selection.•Proactively partners with management to understand needs and identify recruiting solutions.•Gather, analyze and present marketplace data related to the recruiting market, hiring trends, new sourcing avenues etc.•Consult with hiring managers on stagnant or low candidate activity. •Helps assist with employee relations, payroll, onboarding, coaching, and training :OSHA 300/301 log•Travel as needed to our ISL and Group home locations.

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  Randstad

  • Liberty, MO

  • Account Manager

    • Mar 2014 - Nov 2016
    • Liberty, MO

    •Manage the recruitment process from internal customer engagement, requisition creation, sourcing, screening, and candidate selection.•Proactively partners with management to understand needs and identify recruiting solutions.•Gather, analyze and present marketplace data related to the recruiting market, hiring trends, new sourcing avenues etc.•Consult with hiring managers on stagnant or low candidate activity. •Handle employee relations, payroll, discipline, coaching, termination and training Work site evaluations for each new client to ensure talent working are safe-OSHA 300/301 log•Travel as needed to our manufacturing and business sites. Estimated travel 10-15%.

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  Staffpoint Corporation

  • Kansas City, MO /Peculiar, MO

  • On Site Operations Manager

    • Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
    • Kansas City, MO /Peculiar, MO

    -Preshift meetings with employees --Personel: full cycle recruiting, pipeline, seasonal work for both management/non management positions-Payroll and verification of invoices per department, labor costing-Implement and provide staffing model to be rolled out and developed for client(s)-Created, designed and implemented On Site Operations Manager Manual and Handbook-Work site evaluations to address safety-Investigated: accidents and injuries providing documentation, and maintain OSHA logs-Unemployment Claims-prepared documentation, attend state hearings via phone-Liaison between client and staff regarding performance, terminations, path for performance and (Educate, Engage and Inspire)Build and maintain strategic partnership with the client through an extensive and detailed understanding of the client's business, strategic direction, processes, and policies.- Maintain close contact with the key principles at the account to ensure highest level of client satisfaction possible

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  Staffmark

  • Independence, MO

  • On Site Operations Manager

    • Dec 2009 - Jul 2013
    • Independence, MO

    • Developed and administered effective recruiting programs for all positions within company : full cycle recruiting, on boarding, new hire orientations • Increased employee retention by 62% , decreased attendance turn over by 80% < 1yr• Built and administered training access matrix to track: harassment, discrimination, discipline, coaching, terminations, new hires, grievances, workers comp, and misc. items. • Compliance for Federal and State Regulations—SOX, I-9s, EVERIFY, Background screen and drug screens, random drug screens, State and Legal compliance• Worked closely with production management on building teams, job rotations, awareness and overall Company goals and initiatives, safety minded and goal orientated teams• Directed benefits administration, enrollments and open enrollment meetings• Investigated: accidents and injuries providing documentation, and maintain OSHA logs• Worked closely with Risk Mmgt regarding workers compensation for states: MO/KS/CO• Increased safety awareness and lowered AFR from 16.9 to 1.9 within 1 year, 0 accidents/incidents/injuries within last 18 mo.• Started Near Miss Safety Program, Committee and took facility from 315 safety violations down to 15 violations through Safety feedback, surveys and training• Safety First Program turn around Loss Time Injuries in 2007 (15) to 0 in 2011. • Payroll responsibilities of facilities—union and non-union 1200 employees, COBRA, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FMLA,ESOP, death benefits, and relocation• Dealt with various agencies on contract agreements, hiring, expectations, fill rates, retention, absenteeism, tardiness, pros/cons with vendor list• Liaison between clients and staff regarding performance, terminations, path for performance and (Educate, Engage and Inspire) • Handled all Unemployment Claims within 7 states reaching a 93%success rate and saving over $280k in claims in MO/KS/CO/TX/OK

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  CEVA Logistics

  • Kansas City, MO

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Oct 2007 - Aug 2009
    • Kansas City, MO

    •Lead the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures•Prepared and maintained employee files•Participated in developing department goals, objectives, and systems over Corp.Standards•Implemented training matrix by location, department and position. •Monitored performance evaluation program•Created database for union grievences•Conducted recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students, and temporary employees•Conducted new employee orientations •Monitors career pathing program, writes and places advertisements•Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing•Functions as an integral member of the plant management team, and actively participates in accomplishing manufacturing, distribution, and Corp. goals and objectives•Assists in the evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed•Maintains HRUS records and compiles reports from database•Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment

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  SURHC

  • KC, MO

  • Human Resources

    • Jul 2007 - Oct 2008
    • KC, MO

    PayCor implementation from ADP servicesProcess payroll for 200 employees-wage garnishments, liensProcess employment verification claimsHandle and process all Unemployment claimsNew Hire Orientation Training matrix for all staff-contractsHandling of all benefits--payments, invoicing, enrollments, COBRA and new hire set upHRIS systemNotary Minutes for Board of Directors

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  QualServ Corporation

  • Corp. Payroll Coordinator and Recruiting Mgr

    • 2004 - 2005

    • Conducted bi-weekly payroll for 9 companies for 1500+ employees (union and non-union), using ADP PCPW and ETIME.• Worked closely with Executive Team to cut cost for overtime, without sacrificing quality of work and/or quality workers within plant• Recruited for non-management, union positions, and management jobs including executive level positions. • Completed new hire orientation, benefits, reconciliation, 401k, workers comp, FMLA, COB benefits within company, COBRA. • Full Cycle Recruiting, for Senior/Executive Level, management, union/non union• Completed annual audits for benefits, 401k, salaries, w2, w4 and various other factors requested by upper management.• Updated changes, and kept all record keeping within the HR department for the Corp. Location in Kansas City.• Worked closely with all management level staff to meet and exceed company goals regarding forecasting, training and HR policies and guidelines, disciplinary issues

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  ADP

  • Des Moines, IA and Lenexa, KS

  • Human Resources Account Manager

    • Jul 2000 - Jul 2004
    • Des Moines, IA and Lenexa, KS

    Human Resources Account Manager• Received phone calls within the department to handle various benefits, payroll, tax, and garnishment issues with various variables. • Handled multiple clients regarding payroll and implementation needs/sales/etc• Processed orders, prepared correspondence, and fulfilled customer requests to ensure customer satisfaction. 98% call satisfaction and feedback on surveys given to client. • Conducted COBRA and benefits for both union and non-union employees for third party clients. • Worked closely with the legal team to complete QDRO paperwork for 401k benefits.