Jessica Galbraith

Human Resources Specialist @Muskegon Area ISD

Muskegon, MI, US

Manages full cycle recruitment process.Leader of county-wide ATS change for all public schools in Muskegon County. Resulting in either a cost-neutral or cost-saving solution for each district while providing a more efficient experience for all stakeholders. Active consultant with current ATS developers to continue to provide feedback for the company to use nationwide. Created a harmonized onboarding, staff change, and offboarding process for all departments and buildings within the district. Moved all paper processes to electronic processes internally and externally by developing EDI with all insurance vendors. Manage all onboarding, staff change, and offboarding tasks. Manages exit interviews to identify turnover metrics and trends. Calculates annual salaries and salary spreads, wage increases, and contractual payouts for employees. Works directly with payroll on staffing changes, leaves of absence, and any other disruption in pay. Trusted thought partner on a wide range of employment issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodations to staff of all levels. Received the Rising Star award in year 2, nominated by staff to the Board of Education. Maintain and interpret employee handbooks, union contracts, and Board of Education policies.Created and implemented a stay interview program for the district. Manage succession planning, training programs, wellness programs, and assist departments with workforce compliance needs.Assists with labor negotiations, acts as lead negotiator as needed. Assists with the CHRISS fingerprint system.Manages benefits enrollment and day-to-day functions, including Affordable Care Act Reporting.Manages EEO-5 reporting and PERA requests, assists with FOIA requests.Administers FMLA / Disability leave process and paperwork.

Lansing Community College

Associate's degree, Human Resources Management

Laingsburg High School

Diploma, General Studies

Davenport University

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management