Yvette C.

About Yvette C.

Certified Senior Human Resources Professional with experience in Benefits Administration, New Employee Onboarding, Compliance, Recruiting, Employee Communications, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) management.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Manhattan Strategy Group

   Jul 2025 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US

   HR Manager for a mid-sized management and social sciences consulting firm dedicated to providing consulting services across the federal government in the areas of training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, marketing and communications, program management and information technology and digital services. Responsibilities include:• Onboarding and Recruitment: Collaborate with Recruiting Team to support hiring plans and ensure a smooth, compliance hiring process; lead onboarding and employee integration programs, ensuring a welcoming and productive start for all new hires• Compliance and Policy Management: Lead compliance efforts to ensure organization is compliant with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, particularly those applicable to government contractors; maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies• HR Operations and Reporting: Manage HRIS systems and maintain accurate employee records; prepare HR metrics and trend reports to inform broader people strategies• Compensation and Benefits Administration: Manage benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life, etc.), provide timely response to employee questions, and escalate issues with vendors; lead annual benefits open enrollment• Training and Development: Support and facilitate training programs and support leadership in developing team capabilities; identify opportunities for continuous learning and professional development• Risk and Claims Management: Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD), workers’ compensation, unemployment claims and other regulatory requirements• HR Leadership: Partner with HR and Program leadership to implement strategies that support business growth and employee engagement; drive employee communications, recognition programs, and culture-building initiatives aligned with our core values.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology; Minor in Chemistry

Skills

• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Exit Interviews
• Management
• Screening Resumes
• System Administration
• HR Consulting
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Workforce Planning
• Human Resources
• Onboarding
• Job Fairs
• Full-Life Cycle Recruiting
• Employee Relations
• New Hire Orientations
• Screening
• Deferred Compensation
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Performance Management
• College Recruiting
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Benefits
• Customer Service
• Technical Recruiting