Sonja Seales
Human Resources Generalist at CDC Federal Credit Union- Claim this Profile
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HR Roles in the Modern Workplace
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Experience
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CDC Federal Credit Union
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Generalist
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2021 - Present
In my current role, I lead HR department daily functions, including reporting; administering pay, benefits, and leave; and enforcing company policies and practices. Collaborate with CEO and Department VP’s on employee engagement initiatives. Conduct employee eligibility verification and hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions from entry to executive level. Improved new hire onboarding and employee recognition programs. Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute HR programs, including payroll, performance reviews and pay increases. Some key achievements for this role include.. ● Championed enhanced employer branding and positive internal culture by providing top quality service to all CDC FCU associates. ● Spearhead employee engagement efforts through establishing a newsletter and planning various work events. Show less
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Queens Community House
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Human Resources Generalist
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2018 - Present
In this role, I spearheaded the daily functions of the HR department, including hiring and interviewing staff; administering pay, benefits, and leave; and enforcing company policies and practices. Further, I collaborated with departmental managers to understand current and future human capital needs and contractual obligations and oversee effective talent sourcing. I also conduct employee eligibility verification and recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions, from entry to executive level. Some key achievements for this role include... • Slashing unemployment costs by $500K+ through strategic manager training, to better streamline the employee off-boarding process. • Seamlessly processing 600+ hires and 400+ separations in FY19 using ADP online HR solution. • Collecting and aggregating documents needed for six distinct audits from three funders. • Supervising department volunteers and four part-time temporary HR staff members, all of whom reported positive learning experiences and growth while working with organization. Show less
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Peach Couture
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Hicksville, NY
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Human Resources Assistant & Marketing Associate
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2016 - 2018
In this role, I performed key administrative tasks and services to support the effective and efficient operations of the business' HR department. This included implementing new recruitment strategies to drive employer branding and enhance diversity and inclusion in the workplace in line with relevant guidelines. Moreover, I participated in end-to-end recruiting and training of new hires, including formulating job descriptions, posting vacancies, screening resumes, and scheduling/conducting preliminary interviews. Some key achievements for this role included... • Significantly contributing to achieving $1M+ in sales revenue through correct placement assurance, new hire training, and boosting employee morale. Show less
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Anele and Associates
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Queens Village, New York
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Administrative Assistant
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2015 - 2016
As an Administrative Assistant, I provided full administrative support, ensuring the smooth management of day-to-ay affairs, enhanced decision making, and optimized internal processes. Some key achievements for this role included... • Maximizing key internal stakeholder productivity through exceptional document management and dairy/calendar organization, allowing time for walk-ins. As an Administrative Assistant, I provided full administrative support, ensuring the smooth management of day-to-ay affairs, enhanced decision making, and optimized internal processes. Some key achievements for this role included... • Maximizing key internal stakeholder productivity through exceptional document management and dairy/calendar organization, allowing time for walk-ins.
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Recruitment Coordinator
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2014 - 2014
As the Recruitment Coordinator, I partnered with senior management and internal teams to identify the human capital needs and devise tactical recruitment plans that drove success and measurable results. I diligently developed targeted recruiting strategies for open positions and leveraged the resume databased to schedule interviews and fill positions with the best available talent, with an eye on speed and accuracy. Moreover, I facilitated the onboarding and training of new hires through HRIS. Some key achievements for this role include... • Boosting the candidate interview rate by 30% through script development for cold calls. Show less
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University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Student Career Facilitator
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2012 - 2013
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Columbus Communications Trinidad Limited
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Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
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Human Resources Management Intern
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2012 - 2013
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Education
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University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Bachelor of Science in Public Sector Management, Human Resources Management