Larissa Adams
Ladson,SC
Summary
I have an Associate degree in Administrative Health Care/Business, and have also obtained a BA in Business with a concentration in Human Resources as well. I have enjoyed over 15 + years serving as a Human Resource Professional. As a Human Resources Professional, I have held the following roles: Human Resources Interim Director, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Recruiter, , Human Resources Generalist/Payrolls/Benefits Coordinator as well as a Human Resources Specialist/Credentialing Coordinator.
I have a broad experience with New Hire On-boarding, Open Enrollment, New Hire Orientation, Leadership Management, Talent/Recruitment, Performance Management, Succession Planning Management, Worker's Compensation, OSHA safety training, Multi-State Employment Law, LOA, Benefits Administration, and Payroll Administration. I am a Human Resources Professional. I possess the following skills that I believe that will be a powerful addition to an already outstanding organization.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Human Resources Director
Excelsior Ambulance Services
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee all area of Human Resources including recruiting, employee relations, benefits, leave of absences, training, compensation (Company Wage and Salary Reviews)
- Processing Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Claims
- Tracking FMLA and all Leave of Absences
- Cycle Recruit healthcare professionals through job fairs, social media, and applicant tracking Systems
- Succession Planning Management
- Conducts Leadership and Compliance Training
- Providing organizational planning, and employee management for over 195+ employees
- Travel to all three work locations to ensure cohesiveness and workplace precepts
- Delivery of engagement programs to increase employee involvement, connectedness, and evolution of culture initiatives
- Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Pre-employment Screenings
- Workplace- New Hire Orientation and Employee Training.
- Creating and implementing forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Provides immediate updates to entire employee pool when policies and procedures were altered.
- Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.
- Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures
- Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
Human Resources Recruiter
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken, SC
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Continuous sourcing of candidate's online, (External and Internal)
- Updating job ads and posting open requisitions.
- Conducted 14 recruiting events to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs
- Conducting background checks and initiating relevant assessments
- Scheduling pre-employment screenings
- New Hire Onboarding
- Conducting New Hire Orientations
- Collaborated with HR director to develop and integrate workforce planning, analysis and solutions
- Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends
- Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for applicants to promote smooth and positive onboarding experience
Human Resources Business Advisor
ADP
Augusta, GA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Utilized a proactive, consultative approach, receives and responds to client inquiries, ranging in complexity and scope, by educating clients on human resources tools, information, and best practices regarding federal and state law, compliance requirements, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, staffing, performance management, termination of employment, rewards, and recognition, occupational safety, and health, leaves of absence and other HR related topics
- Leveraged every client touch-point as an opportunity to create value for the client by not just providing HR best practice information but also identifying and sharing information on HR Solutions products, features and capabilities that can help to address the clients immediate HR needs as well as strategically support long terms needs
- Scheduled training and future meetings with the client as appropriate
- Effectively executed inbound and outbound client communications, with quality, in accordance with standard ADP call strategies and expectations
- Adhered to internal policies and procedures to minimize risk and liability to ADP
- Transitioning between a wide variety of HR competencies quickly and proficiently
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Kept up-to-date and remained proficient on a wide variety of employment laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels, including, but not limited to: ADA, ADEA, Civil Rights Act, COBRA, FLMA, USERRA, FLSA, FRCA, IRCA and other legislation as it applies to employment
- Continually updates and maintains knowledge of other HR related topics including, but not limited to
- EEO compliance, record keeping requirements, proper investigative procedures, management practices
- Participated in training and reviews documentation to keep current on HR related topics and system and product enhancements and changes
- Participated in assigned HR projects to increase HR knowledge and experience including HR content creation, in depth HR research, development of HR training, works with multiple levels of HR Solutions team to assist in resolving multiple complex HR issues for clients
- Regularly responds to client inquiries through participation on the email triage team
- Executes other duties and projects as assigned
- Maintained support for other call center initiatives and programs in both an inbound and outbound call center capacity
- Kept up to date and proficient on new product enhancements and changes via in-house training, seminars, and presentations
- Participated in training programs designed to enhance service skills.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
Human Capital Management Consultant
ADP
Augusta, GA
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Provide in-depth consulting services, using advanced functional knowledge, and expertise to manage
- Client's implementations
- Collaborate with clients to analyze existing systems, policies, and procedures in connection with client
- Business objectives
- Applies expertise in specialized functional areas (HR Management,
- Talent/Performance/Recruitment,
- On-boarding, Benefits Administration, ACA (Affordable Care Act), and Compensation
- Building Talent/Performance/Recruitment, On-boarding, Benefits Administration, ACA (Affordable Care Act), and Compensation modules.
- Always kept crucial set project deadlines for clients implementation modules
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Human Resources Specialist/Credentialing Coordinator
New Horizon
Greenville, SC
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for all new hire on-boarding's, orientations, background checks, pre-employment/random drug screens, and OSHA training
- Responsible for company benefit administration which included benefit enrollment for new hires and Open Enrollment
- Responsible for all LOA, FMLA, Unemployment Claims, and Worker's Compensation
- Preparing and maintaining employee's information, assuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality within HRIS System
- Responsible for calculating and verifying monthly benefit premiums, and external vendor statement cost
- Responsible for maintaining company web page by creating and updating job postings, and company
- Information for internal employees and external candidates
- Credentialing of providers and mid-levels.
Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Benefits Coordinator
ReGenesis Health Care
Spartanburg, SC
10.2011 - 10.2017
- Responsible for processing of Payroll for 250+ employees and contract employees
- Responsible for company benefit administration which included benefit enrollment for new hires and current employees.
- Partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield to coordinate onsite benefits vendor meetings, wellness fairs and related events.
- Initiating background checks through ADP Workforce Now (SASS)
- Responsible for preparation of 1095 tax forms and 5500 forms
- Responsible for interviewing of potential new hire candidates, terminations, and exit interviews
- Responsible for recruitment, on-boarding, new hire orientation and safety training
- Pre-employment drug screens as well as random
- Initiating Leave of Absence request (LOA), processing and investigating Worker's Compensation, and handling unemployment claims, employment verifications, and employee's disputes.
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity
- Improved staff morale by implementing grade, salary and benefit programs in accordance with established standards.
- Facilitated open enrollment processes and coordinated paperwork to to assist employees with benefit options.
HR/Medical Office Manager/Surgery Scheduler
Aiken Carolina Otolaryngology
Aiken, SC
05.2001 - 02.2011
- Responsible for processing payroll
- Managing front office, ordering office supplies
- Scheduling surgery procedures
- Benefit Administration
- Conducting meetings and addressing grievances
- Recruitment, On-boarding, and conducting background checks
- Responsible for running end of day financial reports.
- Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing and accounts receivable.
- Managed 15 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for 30 employee -physician practice.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Aiken County Health Department
Aiken, SC
04.1995 - 06.2001
- Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
- Maintained and scheduled complex calendars.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions.
- Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Answered and directed 50+ outbound and inbound phone calls per day.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process
- Assisted with meetings and presentations within company
- Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems at direction of supervisor
Executive Assistant
Weather Bureau/National Weather Service
Augusta, GA
05.1991 - 02.1995
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
- Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business/ Human Resources Management
Ashford University
09.2015
Associate of Arts - Healthcare/Business Administration
University of Phoenix
09.2013
Skills
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Expert in on-boarding, talent/recruitment, payroll, and benefit administration
- Employee Orientation
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Worker's Compensation, LOA, and FMLA
- HRIS Experience-ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, Workday, PeopleSoft, Kronos, and QuickBooks
- Employee Navigator
- Human Capital Management/Office Management/Talent Management
- Procedures Compliance
- Interviewing/Recruitment and Selection
- Labor Legislation
- Project Management and Performance Management
- HR Sourcing, Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Planning
- Branding
- Conflict Management
Certification
- PHR
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Excelsior Ambulance Services
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Recruiter
Aiken Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
Human Resources Business Advisor
ADP
10.2020 - 08.2021
Human Capital Management Consultant
ADP
10.2018 - 10.2020
Human Resources Specialist/Credentialing Coordinator
New Horizon
10.2017 - 05.2018
Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Benefits Coordinator
ReGenesis Health Care
10.2011 - 10.2017
HR/Medical Office Manager/Surgery Scheduler
Aiken Carolina Otolaryngology
05.2001 - 02.2011
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Aiken County Health Department
04.1995 - 06.2001
Executive Assistant
Weather Bureau/National Weather Service
05.1991 - 02.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Business/ Human Resources Management
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Healthcare/Business Administration
University of Phoenix
- PHR
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