Michelle Paddock

About Michelle Paddock

I\'m a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with strong experience in supporting a corporate HR environment; specific expertise in benefits administration, recruiting, fostering an engaged workforce, compensation analysis, managing compliance and risk, managing payroll processes and facilitating team process for continuous improvement. I utilize my critical thinking and logical problem solving skills to lead teams and organize projects that align with the business strategy. I have mastered a broad range of HR functions across multi-state employee populations. Particularly effective at: Establishing trust and building rapport across organizations Designing employee development practices around corporate values and philosophy Customizing and facilitating benefit plan structures and communicationSpecialties: human resources management, employee onboarding, employee development, full life cycle recruitment, sourcing, screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, designing staffing strategies, benefits, compensation review, employee relations, university relationships,and social media recruiting

Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner

   von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

   Aug 2017 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Develop and implement employee benefit programs, streamline and automate benefit enrollment process · Reduce manual processes including establishing connection files from HRIS to benefit providers· Review, maintain and recommend changes to all plan documents, summary plan descriptions and other required notices· Enter and maintain accurate information in ADP; HRIS system and retrieve pertinent information for reporting and billing· Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations and recommends best practices, reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance· Process benefits, compensation adjustments and any HR related items for payroll· Responsible for the administration and documentation of leave of absences and disability programs· Spearhead a more efficient electronic self-service Open Enrollment platform and pay statement process· Implemented, tested and attended training for ADP modules and established carrier connections· Managed payroll processing for 300+ employees for a semi-monthly pay cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness· Participate in the design, implementation, improvement and administration of employee policies and procedures· Responsible for salary and benefit administration including compensation analysis, benefit reporting, enrollment and communication· Act as a liaison with employees to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies and practices· Review, draft and provide feedback on company policies and job descriptions· Strategically deliver HR services, programs and initiatives aligned with the business strategy and our company objectives· Strategic partner to operations and other departments within the organization· Perform recruiting by placing ads as assigned, sourcing and screening candidates, and partnering with hiring managers to schedule and perform interviews· Facilitate ongoing communication with other key leaders and staff· Prepare and evaluate reports for management

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management and Coaching

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Employment Law
• Prospecting Skills
• Adp Payroll
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resources for Health
• Organization
• Customer Service
• High Level of Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Employee Wellness
• Employee Training
• Event Planning
• Exit Interviews
• Time Management
• Benefits Administration
• Wellness Coaching
• Tennis
• Recruiting
• Reference Checking
• Approachable
• Internal & External Communications
• Travel Management
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Employee Handbooks
• Drug Testing
• Vendor Management
• Team Building
• Technical Recruiting
• Structured Interviews
• Background Checks
• Handle Confidential Information
• Microsoft Office
• Software Industry
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Benefits
• Facebook
• Coaching