Jessica Nelson

About Jessica Nelson

Strategic professional with broad HR proficiency, capable of demonstrating extensive experience in retention, recruitment, rewards, and talent management. Bridging employee engagement with organizational initiatives while learning, growing and evolving my practice.

Experience

1. Human Resources Generalist

   Kent District Library

   Nov 2015 — Present · Comstock Park, MI, US

   Perform recruitment activities to include: writing and distributing job announcements, developing and placing advertisements, reviewing applications, interviewing and testing applicants, coordinating referral and employment of applicants-Create and maintain personnel records and related files; assure all appropriate forms are received and completed correctly; monitor employee pay increase eligibility. Prepare narrative and/or statistical data as it relates to human resources-Prepare payroll and related reports as required-Perform classification and compensation activities to include: developing job descriptions, essential functions and physical standards, conducting wage and benefit surveys, conducting job audits-Execute New Employee Orientation, covering technology, corporate policies, legal compliance paperwork, and payroll documentation-Plan special employee training events. Recommend themes, speaker, presenters, agendas and activities relevant to current organizational goals. Contribute to logistics requirements as needed-Maintain Personnel Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook. Make recommendations for improvements in personnel policies, procedures, and practices-Provide direction, guidance and problem solving/coaching to staff and managers regarding human resources policies and employee relations-Create and maintains budget-related reports-Coordinate the details and administration of a variety of employee programs to include: benefits and insurance, annual employee service awards, and other specialized programs-Collect, compile and prepare reports of employment related issues including: worker’s compensation, unemployment claims, garnishments, and wage and employment history inquiries-Assist in development and delivery of staff training. Make recommendations for improvements to training opportunities, manuals and materials as necessary and in support of strategic initiatives that promote organizational development.

Education

• Davenport University

  MBA, Business Administration, Human Resource Management

• Grand Valley State University

  B.S., History, Sociology