Cassandra McDonald
Odenton
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources Generalist wanting to continually grow and improve my human capital knowledge and skills. Talented Human Resources Generalist with extensive knowledge of benefits administration, compensation, recruitment, and all areas of HR activities. Initiative-taking with the ability to excel in a challenging environment: communicate effectively at all levels: manage priorities and adapt readily to new challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Sysco Foods Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: A SUBSIDIARY OF SYSCO
- Implemented retention activities that resulted in a 25% increase in site retention
- Streamlined the interview / onboarding tasks to reduce the Days to Fill by five days
- Partner with HRBP to execute core HR processes (e.g., performance management, talent management, total rewards, compensation, training, and development
- Execution of transactional core HR processes (e.g., coordinate and conduct new associate orientation, unemployment claims processes, onboarding and exit interviews, transitional return to work, leave administration, OSHA reporting, etc.)
- Support in reviewing, interpreting, administering, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures
- Maintain all personnel files, ensuring accuracy of active/terminated files and contents
Human Resources Generalist
Delsey Luggage
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: A LUGGAGE COMPANY (PARIS, FRANCE)
- Reviewed, updated, and revised company hiring practices, vacations, and other human resources policies to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal labor regulations
- Recruited for open positions, screened, interviewed, extended offers and onboarding
- Provided employee relations support for employees and managers, including resolving issues and maintaining confidentiality
- Process bi-weekly payroll (primary point of contact for the payroll implementation transition from Paylocity to Kelly Benefits)
- 401k uploads, maintaining financial records, assisted with the implementation from Goldman Sacs to The Principal Group
Human Resources Professional
Alliance Health Center
07.2010 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: A Subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS, Fortune 500) - Behavioral Health Facility
- On-site human resources professional for psychiatric facility with 400+ employees, supported the facility with the following:
- Employee Relations: Responded to employee issues and questions regarding benefits, payroll, personal changes, and employment verification
- Ensured compliance of all HR policies and procedures
- Responsible for mediation and conflict resolution working within small group dynamics
- Maintained an open line of communication with employees and the management teams
- HIPPA compliant/confidentiality
- Training & Performance Management: Trained new and existing employees and supervisors in the performance management process
- Guided and assisted supervisors in writing and delivering corrective actions
- Employee investigations-maintained documentation
- Employee Engagement and Recognition: Managed the Allie Awards, Birthday, and Good Catch awards
- Worked closely with the management team to recognize employees that go above and beyond their daily job duties. SEAM (SERVICE EXCELLENCE ACTION TEAM) team members performed community service for local charities
- Recruiting, Staffing and On-Boarding: responsible for recruiting and interviewing new hires and managing the process from application to on-boarding
- Proficient in HRIS, UltiPro, Lawson, Fingerprinting new hires and contract employees
- Maintained proper files for JCACO
- Licensure verification for essential personnel
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Mississippi State University
Meridian, MSSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent time management skills
- Conflict Management
- HRIS application proficient
- Compensation/Payroll
- Customer Service Skills
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Sysco Foods Inc
11.2023 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Delsey Luggage
11.2022 - 11.2023
Human Resources Professional
Alliance Health Center
07.2010 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Mississippi State University