Human Resource Generalist
Posted on: 2012-06-21
Katherine Hunt
510-239-6816 s [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can maximize my multilayer of management skills, program development, training experience, customer service and a successful track record in the corporate and not-for-profit environments.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Results-oriented with a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships.
- Excellent negotiation skills with ability to manage and influence people who are not direct reports.
- Seasoned analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptionally accurate and thorough, with a personal commitment to delivering quality work.
- Ability to onboard quickly, resulting in rapid and noted business contributions.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- High-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments in the not-for-profit, quick-serve retail, manufacturing and education industries.
- Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all environments and supervisory skills including hiring, termination, scheduling, training, payroll and other administrative tasks. Thorough knowledge of California Employment Law and a clear vision to accomplish the company goals. Computer and Internet literate.
ProfessIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Case Management/Housing Administration
- Phone screen potential client’s suitability for Oakland House of Ruth’s Mentoring/Self-Sufficiency Program, ensuring applicants meet guidelines for income, homelessness and disability.
- Conduct initial intake screening of clients to determine eligibility to determine the type of mental or health services needed and provide individual needs assessments.
- Develop individual client “Can Plans” to ensure stability and growth during the one-year transition.
- Provide on-site maintenance of a clean, safe and sober program site along with assistance from off-site maintenance staff.
- 24-hour onsite responsibility and work collaborative with offsite Program Director and Executive Director in the event of an immediate client crises.
- Attend and participate in all relevant supervisions, meetings and trainings.
Human Resource/Benefits Administration
- Performed full cycle benefits administration for over 10,000 team members nationwide and 100 manufacturing employees to include benefits negotiations, open enrollment, and benefits guidebook development. Experience in FMLA, CFRA and workers compensation, annual benefit plan negotiations and risk management.
- Successfully moved company from a leased employee outsourcing company reducing contractual expenses over 70%.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Safety Program which includes earthquake preparedness, blood borne pathogens training manual, crisis management and disaster recovery.
Project Management/Administration
- Responsible for the financial management of all benefit program for Jamba Juice corporate office.
- Planned design set-up and oversaw benefits negotiations
- Conducted verification on expense payment, documentation and processing.
- Interacted with various vendors regarding expenses, fees and cost.
- Spearheaded efforts in the success of Alameda County Office of Education Welfare-to-Work programs; successfully graduated 12 participants from initial 45.
employment
OAKLAND HOUSE OF RUTHResident Manager |
February 2010 – Present |
JAMBA JUICEManager, Benefits |
June 2007 – January 2009 |
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RAYBURN QUALITY FOODS Manager, Human Resources |
October 2005 – June 2007 |
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RHAPSODY NETWORKS Manager, Human Resources
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October 2003 – June 2005 |
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TRINET EMPLOYER GROUP Benefits Analyst Benefits Supervisor Benefits Representative |
January 1999 – October 2003 |
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification, pending
- Certificate, Human Resource Administration, California State University, Hayward, CA
- Employment Law Certification, SHRM
- CPR and First Aid Certified
References available upon request