Human Resources Coordinator/Specialist Resume

Desired Industry: Human Resources	SpiderID: 5294
Desired Job Location: San Diego, California	Date Posted: 2/6/2006
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 2 weeks
Desired Wage: 40,000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Other	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Qualifications
Summary Hands on HR Professional seeking a role in the operation and management of a Human Resources function that will support the business in reaching the financial and human capital goals of the organization. Experienced working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking abilities. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. Detail-oriented, professional, strategic, problem-solving team member.

Experience:

Employment
April 2005-Present Burnham Institute For Medical Research La Jolla, CA
HR Assistant/Employment & Training
� Responsible for working with department heads to determine recruiting and staffing needs, creating and placing employment ads, application screening, and processing new hire paperwork.
� Acts as the Institute interface with staffing agencies as needed to fill temporary positions and negotiates mark-up fees.
� Creates and maintains job descriptions.
� Prepares promotional materials for and attends Career Fairs.
� Coordinates employee recognition events and organizational events.
� Responds to employee questions related to benefits and established HR policies and procedures.
� Responsible for Affirmative Action Tracking and monthly EEO reports.
� Manages all aspects of Work Study program.
� Assists will all training programs for managers and supervisors.
� Conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

December 2003-January 2005 Gemini Science, Inc. San Diego, CA
HR/Accounting Assistant (Contracted by Office Team)
 Administered various employee benefit programs, such as group insurance, life, medical and dental, vision, and flexible spending plans.
 Implemented new benefit programs; arranged and conducted employee information presentations and enrollments.
 Verified the calculation of the monthly premiums statements for all group insurance policies and resolved administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
 Managed the 401 (k) plan.
 Maintained the Worker�s Comp. Insurance premium spreadsheet.
 Provided training to managers on competency based interviewing techniques.
 Reviewed applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job related requirements.
 Scheduled and coordinated interviews for candidates.
 Conducted personal/professional reference and background checks.
 Maintained accounting transmittal log/outgoing and incoming.

October 2000- November 2003 Nadel Architects Inc. San Diego, CA
Office Administrator
 Identified legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensured policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
 Assisted with the creation, maintenance, and communication of company policies.
 Performed pre-screening interviews for all candidates and scheduled initial interviews for hiring managers.
 Implemented and monitored pre-employment contingencies such as background checks and reference checks.
 Coordinated with payroll/HR Director to resolve benefit and or payroll related inquires.
 Provided ongoing support and problem resolution for employees; acted as a liaison between internal clients and HR Director.
 Created and maintained personnel files.
 Conducted exit interviews, analyzed data and recommended procedures to reduce turnover.
 Monitored unemployment claims and assisted departments with appeals.
March 1998-November 1999 Chicago Title Insurance Centreville, VA
Administrative Assistant/Front Office Coordinator
 Served as a liaison between product vendors and the company.
 Managed an eighteen-line telephone system and screened calls to determine the appropriate department to handle customer inquires.
 Organized programs, events, meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling the event budget.
 Prepared agendas, notices, and minutes for corporate meetings.
 Created and distributed insured closing protection letters for agents and approved attorneys.
 Ordered and distributed supplies for the entire office.
 Responsible for outgoing UPS packages including preparing computerized labels, maintaining files for all outgoing UPS packages and ordering UPS supplies on-line.
 Prepared final Owner�s and Loan Policies.
Skills
Microsoft Office, SmartSearch, IFAS, Ceridian, communication skills (written and verbal), recruiting, training, employee relations, and typing/ 50 wpm.

Education:
Education
2003-2005 University of California San Diego San Diego, CA
Human Resources Management Certificate.
1988-1991 Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Reference:
References

Maya Tanaka, Director Gemini Science, Inc., 3030 Bunker Hill St., Ste. 226
San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 558-1167
Mary Alcock, Owner Alcock and McFadden, 3760 Convoy St., Ste 223
San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 505-0303

Aldo Trejo, Office Manager Nadel Architects Inc., 1990 S. Bundy Dr., 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 92008 (310) 826-2100

Rob Brennan, IT Manager Chicago Title Insurance, 5875 Trinity Pkwy., #210
Centreville, VA 20120 (703) 815-6886

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Renee Kowach-MacDonald
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