Jessica Blanchette

About Jessica Blanchette

I am a strategic HR and People Operations leader with experience building and scaling the…

Experience

1. Manager, Human Resource Business Partner

   Ovation

   Mar 2020 — Present · Portland, ME, US

   Talent Acquisition & Onboarding- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding- Develop and implement onboarding programs to ensure a seamless transition for new hires- Maintain job descriptions and ensure they align with organizational needs.2. Employee Relations & Engagement- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related matters- Promote a positive work culture by implementing employee engagement initiatives- Handle employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution in compliance with company policies and labor laws.3. Benefits & Compensation- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies- Conduct annual benefits enrollment and communicate plan changes effectively- Support compensation strategies, including salary benchmarking and job evaluations.4. Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations- Maintain and update employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures- Manage workers’ compensation, FMLA, ADA, and other leave administration processes.5. Performance Management & Training- Implement and oversee the performance review process- Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers on performance-related matters- Identify training needs and develop or coordinate training programs to enhance employee development.6. HRIS & Data Management- Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases- Generate HR reports and provide data-driven insights to leadership- Improve HR processes through technology and automation.7. Strategic HR Planning- Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals- Develop and execute initiatives to improve retention, engagement, and workforce development- Stay up-to-date with HR trends, best practices, and evolving labor laws.

Education

• Kaplan University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2006 — 2010

• Rockhurst University

  Certificate, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Healthcare Information Technology
• Calendaring
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Microsoft Office 2016
• Healthcare Industry
• Emr
• Project Management
• Confidentiality
• Microsoft Word
• Telephone Skills
• Visio
• Medical Transcription
• New Hire Orientations
• Compliance Management
• Data Entry
• Program Coordination
• Quality Improvement
• Physician Relations
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Skype
• Cpr Certified
• Microsoft Office
• Hipaa
• Meeting Scheduling
• Program Management
• Appointment Scheduling
• Time Management
• Healthcare
• Team Building
• Office Management
• Event Planning
• Executive Level Administrative Support
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Hospitals
• Spreadsheets
• Human Resources
• Information Technology