Americo Teran

About Americo Teran

Experienced HR professional in the staffing and recruiting industry with a strong aptitude for interpersonal intelligence, enabling the ability to positively influence company culture and foster a supportive work environment. Known for reliability, leadership, and adaptability in the dynamic HR landscape, with a commitment to aligning HR practices with evolving industry standards. Proficient in employee benefits administration, HRIS systems (Avionte, Persona, Bullhorn, Prism, Paylocity), regulatory and legal compliance, including OSHA, ADA, EEOC,FLSA, and Workers\' Compensation. Skilled in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, enhancing employee well-being, and leveraging technology to streamline HR processes. Brings a unique background in the staffing industry to create an inclusive, service-driven approach to HR management.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Forge Industrial Staffing

   Jun 2020 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Implement strategic HR programs focusing on talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training, records management, and compliance, boosting branch accountability and operational efficiency.Manage the end-to-end administration of employee healthcare benefits, ensuring seamless enrollment, optimizing benefit utilization, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Foster a supportive company culture by balancing management-employee relations, protecting organizational values, and enhancing workforce engagement.Conduct comprehensive workplace surveys to gauge and refine company culture; present insights to leadership and drive transformative initiatives that elevate employee morale and productivity.Act as a trusted advisor for employee concerns, offering guidance on workplace issues, conflict resolution, and appropriate legal actions when necessary.Design and communicate competitive benefits and compensation packages, ensuring employee comprehension and satisfaction throughout the enrollment process.Champion risk policy adherence, implementing strategies to proactively reduce organizational liabilities and ensure a safe workplace.Guarantee compliance with critical federal and state regulations (FMLA, COBRA, EEOC, FLSA, OSHA), educating leadership on updates and guiding required actions.Spearhead onboarding initiatives, leading to improved retention rates and reduced employee attrition by establishing clear communication channels and a structured integration process for new hires.Innovate and refine HR policies to reinforce organizational values and enhance workplace standards.

Education

• Grand Rapids Community College

  Hospitality Administration/Management

  2012 — 2015

Skills

• Healthcare
• Open Enrollment
• Hospitality
• Persona
• Hotels
• Kronos
• Cobra
• Fmla
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Voluntary Employee Benefits
• Rapid Visualization
• Event Planning
• Health Insurance
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Benefits Administration
• Affordable Care Act
• Front Office
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Human Resources
• Telephone Skills
• Customer Satisfaction
• Workers' Compensation Claims
• Microsoft Office