Leah R.

About Leah R.

A dedicated, highly-analytical, dynamic and performance-driven HR Business Partner/Manager with extensive knowledge in implementing effective practices and building successful and productive HR teams. A strategic thinker with proven success aligning business objectives with those of management and employees throughout designated business units. Accomplished in transforming inefficient departments, streamlining staff management, and improving recruitment methods. Excellent team leader with a proven ability to work with budgets, boost retention rates and optimize staff productivity. Adept at directing projects that improve efficiency while meeting deadlines and budget requirements. Great attitude towards work, enjoy working in team using critical thinking to solve problems. AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Performance/Project/Program Management• Business Acumen & Budget Tracking• Staff Recruitment & Employee Benefits• Budget Tracking & Internal Auditing• OSHA Guidelines & Compensation Structure• HR Information Systems & Coworker/Employee Relations/Welfare• Change Promoting Agent & Statutory Compliance• Strategic Workforce Planning & Organizational Design• Talent Management & Competency Mapping• Training/Development & Talent Pool Selection

Experience

1. Human Resources Advisor

   Ssd Alarm

   Apr 2017 — Present

   Achieved success by processing and overseeing Payroll.• Facilitated the improvement of employee engagement while reducing attendance deficiencies.• Foster team work with an open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across organizational hierarchy.• Slashed benefit costs by restructuring plan design, adding plan options and negotiating renewal pricing.• Successfully reduce broker fees while adding value to current services by negotiating value add on’s and making brokers compete for business.• Collaborated safety initiatives with Safety Company and through Safety Committee participation.• Consistently Keep worker’s compensation claims to medical or first aide only through the continuous monitoring and follow up, keeping average claim open less than 6 months.• Ensure continuous compliance by monitoring and advising upper management of applicable federal and / or state labor compliance changes and requirements.• Prepare reports, benefits statement reconciliations, and related item.

Education

• Trident University International

  Master of Science, Human Resources Management

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Post Bachelor's MHR Certification, Human Resources Management and Services

  2007 — 2008

• Trident University International

  Master of Human Resources Management

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  BA, English

  2004