·         Proven track record in exercising professional discretion.

·         Strong communications skills and ability to work with diverse groups

·         Knowledge of MIS, HRIS Systems, payroll systems

·         Practical working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor laws

·         Strong analytical and research skills

·         Indepth knowledge regarding FMLA, Workers Compensation, 403(b) retirement products and other Insurance related issues

·         Experience in interpreting and applying multiple labor agreements Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills

·         Specialized knowledge of administrative procedures and transaction processes

·         Adept in the use of record keeping systems and procedures

·         Skillful in developing and maintaining effective relationships

·          Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

 

             

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, St. Paul, MN                                                                      Present

 

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN

              Classification & Total Compensation Specialist

 

Maintain and administer the Universities criteria and procedures to ensure internal consistency and integrity of the compensation and classification process to include reclassification reviews, job audits, and job restructuring. Make recommendations, while also conducting compensation and classification surveys.

Coordinate position management, including the tracking of positions, the creations of new positions, and ensuring the accuracy of attributes for all positions throughout the University. Benefits orientation, management, retirements, onboarding and off-boarding according to labor relations contracts. Assist managers and employees in developing performance standards and key competencies. Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities. FMLA, Workers compensation and Leave of Absence campus coordinator. All other duties as assigned.

 

 

V3 Triathlon, Inc., Minneapolis, MN                                                                                                                              11/2012-Present

Director of Project Management                                                                                                               

 

Serves as the lead consultant on projects; attends client meetings in my role as project director; manages and develops client relationships; develops partnerships and sponsorship opportunities with local organizations; promotes and fosters a strong team culture with open and transparent communication. Maintains responsibility for all project bids and the effective administration of project accounts; manages and oversees internal job costing related to fees and services of resource requirements; ensures adequate return on investment when dealing with individual contractors, and ensures timely completion of all projects.

 

 

 

Diversified Adjustment Service Incorporated, Coon Rapids, MN                                                                      12/2012-04/2013

Sr. Recruiter and Retention Specialist,                                                                                   

 

Created and implemented diversity recruiting strategies; developed and implemented innovative recruitment and retention plans to address current and future needs by collaborating with hiring managers to determine adequacy of selection criteria and recruitment strategies; screened applications and interviewed candidates; verified candidates’ employment references, academic credentials, licensure and necessary certifications. Assisted the HR Manager in developing and implementing compensation policies and procedures; developed and disseminated recruiting reports; ensured compliance with all state and federal employment laws including, but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Conferred with management to identify staffing needs; screened and referred the most qualified candidates for vacant positions and facilitated communication between applicants and hiring manager. Created and maintained an effective network of contacts to identify and source qualified candidates.

 

Minnesota Management and Budget, St. Paul, MN                                                                                    02/12-12/2012

Benefits and Enrollment Specialist

 

Served as initial contact for employees and former employees regarding the State Employee Group Insurance Program; advised on benefits policies and procedures to ensure consistent application state-wide; researched and resolved employee benefits problems and concerns; processed in a timely manner benefits forms by working directly with insurance carriers and vendors.

 

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, St. Paul, MN                                                                                    10/2007-2/2012

 

 

              Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN                                                                                   

              Human Resource Generalist

 

Managed and responded to employees’ requests regarding FMLA rights and responsibilities; approved and processed transactions; established procedures and schedules to ensure timely processing of employee transactions; researched and responded to inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors regarding a range of human resource issues and concerns; served as the designated department insurance representative (DDIR) for classified and unclassified  professional employees; processed bi-weekly payroll transactions and generated payroll queries and reports to ensure accuracy; trained new human resource department employees; completed various year-end reports such as payroll reconciliation, early retirement incentives, and decisions related to the Board of Trustees Early Separation policies; calculated severance and vacation payouts; analyzed and processed position management data referring to appropriate  bargaining agreements; and provided technical assistance to faculty, administrators, classified, and unclassified professionals on retirement plans (TRA, MSRA,IRAP, SRP), deferred compensation, and tax sheltered annuities; and coordinated classified hiring and Worker’s Compensation claims.

 

              Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN             

              Human Resource Assistant

 

Processed employee transactions for unclassified employee; maintained high levels of accuracy, productivity; used diagnostic reports to analyze and correct errors to enhance data integrity;  provided support for collective bargaining and other labor relations activities; maintained employee directory; supervised student workers; maintained and kept updated unclassified employee leave records; worked closely with IFO, MSUAASF, and Administrators Plan contracts to ensure appointments and assignments were accurate; and operated numerous proprietary systems, such as Sema4, Document Direct and Brio.

 

             

 

              Minneapolis Community & Technical College, Minneapolis, MN                           

              Administrative Assistant I

 

Provided outstanding support for office managers and support staff; responsible for the data entry of student information into ISRS system; answered incoming phone calls from students and the general public; provided information and directed calls appropriately; and coordinated events for the Department of Continuing Education and Training.

 

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN                                                                                       07/01- 10/04

Patient Registration Specialist

 

Answered phones and responded to patient questions or directed calls as appropriate.  Handled pre-registration of patients for upcoming appointments; completed face to face registrations while providing patients and their families with a positive first impression of ANW; provided excellent customer service skills in a health care setting; and managed data entry and utilized multiple health care computer systems.

 

Professional Development

 

·         2009 Human Resource Spring Meeting for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)

·         2010 State Safety & Loss Control Conference and Professional Development Course in Safety Risk Management and Workers Compensation

·         2010 MnSCU Fall HR Conference

·         2011Supplemental Retirement Plan Workshop

·         2011 MnSCU Human Resource Spring Development & Achievement Meeting for Strategic Planning

·         2011HR Help Desk FMLA Training

·         2011 Concordia University Continuing Education and Training: Leadership and Development, Supervisory Leadership Tools

 

 

Organizations and Memberships

 

·         2010 Member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

·         2012 Page Education Foundation Alumni Member

·         2012 Concordia University Alumni Member

·         2013 Member of National Association of Professional Women