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Paula Booth

Odenton

Summary

Dedicated employee-customer service focused professional with 37 years of detailed knowledge of organizational human resources policies, services and practices managing the full employee lifecycle, with a specialized emphasis on staffing, compensation, and benefits administration. Essential facilitator of key operational details relevant to agency onboarding and exit procedures, assisting employees with smooth transitions on either end. Proven ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies, ensure equitable and competitive pay within the grade structures, and streamline HR processes to enhance organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Dept of Transportation
Washington
05.1999 - 02.2025
  • Managed recruitment processes for various positions within the agency.
  • Provided recruitment and placement services for General Schedule positions through GS-15, using the Monster Automated Staffing System. Ensure proper application of human resources policies and procedures.
  • Provided advice, consultation, interpretation, assistance and information on the Departmental Policies, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies and other human resources rules and regulations.
  • Analyzed organizational performance and identified areas for improvement in HR processes.
  • Processed human resources requests.
  • Launched internal postings and marketing alongside online employment postings.
  • Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
  • Extended job offers and set pay according to the regulations. Conducted new hire orientation and onboarding activities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Managed the processing of payroll data, including tracking of leave time and overtime hours.
  • Provided guidance on benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement.
  • Monitored changes in legislation affecting human resources functions such as minimum wage rates or benefits administration.
  • Reviewed applications for accuracy prior to hiring decisions being made by supervisors or managers.
  • Maintained accurate records of personnel files containing confidential information about individual employees.
  • Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
  • Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI

Skills

  • Recruitment Management (Full-Cycle)
  • Compliance (OPM, EEO, FLSA)
  • Payroll Administration
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • HRIS Management (FPPS, Monster, WTTS, USA Staffing
  • Relocation Assistance
  • HR policies and procedures

Affiliations

  • Volunteer - Initiate Back-to-School book bags and supplies giveaways
  • Volunteer - Initiate food drive for senior citizens
  • Volunteer - Sponsor summer cookout for seniors
  • Volunteer - Collect & distribute Christmas gifts for children in foster care

Accomplishments

  • Outstanding Performance Awards received over 15 years

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Dept of Transportation
05.1999 - 02.2025

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Honolulu Community College

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