HR Generalist - Pratum Companies (Formerly Edgewood Management) - Gaithersburg, MD
(2017-05)
Serve as HR business partner for executive leadership, supporting 100+ properties nationwide.
- Hands-on experience with UKG Ready (formerly Kronos) for recruiting, onboarding, compliance, payroll, and employee lifecycle management for 500+ employees across 100+ properties
- UKG Ready implementations, HR compliance, and end-user training across multi-state organizations
- Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes
- Supported organizational transition during the acquisition by new ownership, ensuring smooth integration of policies, procedures, and employee communications
- Aligned with leadership to onboard staff from newly acquired properties, standardizing HR practices across multiple sites and states
- Configuring and supporting benefits administration, payroll integration, compliance workflows, and HR core modules
- Led discovery sessions with leadership teams to define HR/Payroll/Benefits requirements and translated them into UKG system workflows during organizational restructuring
- Partner with executive leadership, to drive strategic HR initiatives
- Guided managers and employees through policy changes, benefits updates, and handbook revisions during company acquisition and expansion
- Assisted in workforce planning to meet staffing needs for additional properties under management, including recruitment, onboarding, and training
- Acted as employee relations liaison during ownership transition, addressing concerns and maintaining engagement through periods of change
- Delivered training sessions for managers and employees to build awareness of updated HR processes, compliance standards, and organizational goals
- Coach regional and general managers on performance management and employee relations
- Facilitate recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management using iCIMS and UKG Ready
- Conduct new hire orientations, compliance training, and manage employee development programs
- Administer HRIS updates and ensure data integrity for 500+ employees
- Oversee compliance processes including I-9, E-Verify, background checks, and audits
- Provide support on payroll processes and benefits administration
- Deliver training programs aligned with learning & development goals
- Coach managers on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and performance issues
Sr. HR Coordinator - HCA: Overland Park Regional Medical Center - Overland Park, KS
(2021-06 - 2022-06)
Supported HR operations for 2,000+ clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Managed employee inquiries and HR portal activities within a shared services model
- Led large-scale engagement and DEI initiatives; facilitated action-planning meetings
- Analyzed talent metrics and provided workforce planning recommendations
- Coordinated events and recognition programs to enhance employee experience
HR Generalist (Contract) - Pure Fishing - Kansas City, MO
(2020-06 - 2021-06)
- Drove HR operations including recruiting, compliance, and onboarding
- Partnered with leadership on benefit programs, accommodation requests, and return-to-work strategies
- Oversaw FMLA, short/long-term disability, unemployment, and COBRA processes
- Ensured up-to-date HR documentation and internal communication protocols
HR Business Partner - EXL Services - Kansas City, MO
(2018-09 - 2020-03)
- Investigated and resolved employee relations matters and policy violations
- Managed data analytics and HR reporting for senior leadership
- Responded to EEOC inquiries and ensured legal compliance
- Oversaw temp-to-perm conversion and vendor management
HR Specialist - Green Key Resources (Contract Assignments) – Emergent BioSolutions - Rockville, MD
(2015-05 - 2017-04)
- Recruited and screened candidates in the pharmaceutical industry
- Maintained applicant tracking data and partnered with hiring managers
- Managed intern and university relations programs
HR Coordinator - Brickman Group
- Supported executive onboarding and developed SOPs for department workflows
- Led performance review processes and collaborated on DOL and labor law updates
- Maintained ATS and contributed to HR process improvement initiatives
HR Employee Services Coordinator - AutoTrader.com - Atlanta, GA
(2013-07 - 2014-01)
Delivered frontline HR support in a Shared Services environment for a workforce of 4,500+ employees at a $15B Internet advertising company.
- Administered employee programs including Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Purchase Plans, Commission Payments, PTO tracking, and related benefits
- Supported HRIS data integrity, payroll processing, and benefit administration using integrated systems; provided recommendations to improve system performance and process workflows
- Partnered with HR Business Partners and stakeholders to enhance core HR functions such as Performance Management, Talent Reviews, and Employee Engagement
- Conduct preliminary Employee Relations investigations and respond to routine HR inquiries as a first point of contact
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and federal/state labor laws through meticulous documentation and data auditing
Payroll Specialist - Randstad USA - Atlanta, GA
(2011-10 - 2013-06)
Managed high-volume payroll processing for 70,000+ external employees across 400+ client sites, processing over $1B annually.
- Executed four weekly payroll runs and emergency disbursements; ensured 100% accuracy through auditing and issue resolution
- Maintained payroll system data integrity and coordinated W2 corrections (W2C) and tax issue resolutions
- Processed garnishments, child support, tax levies, and wage assignments in compliance with legal mandates
- Collaborated cross-functionally to improve payroll processes, enhance automation, and reduce payroll errors
- Handled direct deposits, check reissues, stop payments, adjustments, overrides, and reconciliations with banking institutions
Garnishment Specialist - Randstad USA - Atlanta, GA
- Interpreted and entered all court-ordered garnishments into payroll system; ensured proper documentation and deductions
- Maintained regulatory compliance with child support, tax lien, and other wage withholding orders
Payroll & HR Administrator (Contract) - Intellitech Inc.
- Administered payroll, timekeeping, and personnel transactions including onboarding, terminations, benefits deductions, and garnishments
- Provided HR support to managers and employees; advised on policies, benefit enrollment, and payroll inquiries
- Assisted in the creation and refinement of internal HR policies and facilitated the preparation of management reports
