Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Teresa Beckta, SPHR 239-***-**** *
abiehe@r.postjobfree.com
Human Resources Professional Summary
Strong professional with over 10 years of experience in employee relations,
recruiting, training and development, benefits and compensation, safety,
and employment law compliance. Successful track record in introducing
process improvements, pension plan and staff-development initiatives that
align with the organizational mission. Experienced communicator with the
ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate win-win outcomes.
Competencies HR Generalist Compliance (ADA, EEO,
FMLA, FLSA, DOL)
Benefits / Compensation Federal and State Employment
Law
Labor / Employee Relations HR Policies / Procedures /
Best Practices
Employee Counseling Safety and Security
Employee Development & Training Program & Event Management
Unemployment/Worker's Comp Multi-location, start-up and
acquisition knowledge
Education Master's of Science in Employment Law Anticipated
Graduation: July 2012
Nova Southeastern University - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Online)
Courses: Legal Research Methods, Workplace Privacy and
Technology, Contracts, Federal Employment Laws, Statues and
Regulations
Bachelors of Science in Business Management September 2009
Southwest Florida College, Fort Myers, FL
Professional Organizations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) since 1999
Human Resources Management Association of Southwest Florida
since 2000
2008 President; 2007 President-Elect; 2006 VP of Programs; 2005-
2004 Chairman Relay for Life
Greater Chamber of Southwest Florida, Greater Fort Myers
Chamber, Leadership Lee County 2003
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Southwest Florida College December 2000 to present
Fort Myers, FL
Director of Human Resources Current
Manage a broad range of HR functions including payroll administration with
350+ employees at five campuses. Areas of knowledge include: benefits
401(k) and 403(b), health plan enrollment and administration. Experience
with institutional accreditation, HR policy development, employment
screening, hiring, orientation, benefits including 401(k) and 403(b), and
implementation of ADP HRIS database and payroll linked with electronic time
keeping system.
. Ensure compliance with all mandated federal and state regulatory
agencies. Provide guidance to department managers and executives on
matters such as FMLA, DOL, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, Title VII & VIX, EEO, I9s,
etc.
. Develop and maintain solid working relationships with department
managers and management to advise, recommend and provide clarification
on policy interpretation.
. Conduct monthly and quarterly audits to ensure compliance with human
resource policies, procedures, and benefits, internal and external
reports.
. Advise executives on new regulatory policies or changes needed to
existing policies affecting human resources and talent management.
. Conduct confidential investigations as necessary; write IRAC (issue,
rules, application, and conclusion); advise and recommend course of
action; write position statement and conference with corporate counsel
as needed.
. Designed and maintained HRIS system providing a single-source employee
information database used extensively by the HR and payroll
department.
. Implemented ADP web-based BioMetric time clock system and payroll
processing that eradicated prior history of over payment and under
payment to employees and met FLSA regulations.
. Generated enthusiastic participation in newly launched Benefits
Program through a company wide educational workshop. Developed
PowerPoint presentation that provided easily understood explanations
of the medical/dental/vision/pension and education benefits as well as
vesting periods.
. Led major revision of HR filing system that improved document
organization, restored full legal compliance and streamlined and
separated classification of HR and accreditation paperwork.
. Received a 100% accuracy rating from the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) at five year audit in
February 2009, and Change of Ownership audit in March and May 2010.
. Implemented a Cafeteria 125 plan that provides tax advantages for
company and employees. Brought company into compliance with
innovative changes in health insurance benefit, adding 100% company
paid short-term disability and $25,000 life insurance on all full-time
employees while maintaining 3% insurance premium increase for three
consecutive years.
. Audited health and voluntary insurance invoices for the previous year
resulting in a $36,000 credit to company in March 2007.
. Reduced workman comp premium by $38,000 in 2007-2008.
. Developed and delivered first ever anti-harassment training via
interactive video and webinar.
. Designed, developed and implemented "HR Tool-kit" for campus directors
and department managers.
. Instituted an internal job posting policy for all campuses to ensure
employees are given maximum opportunity for career growth.
. Initiated and won approval for instituting an Employee Referral
Program, Tuition Assistance to Dependents of Employees, and Employee
Assistance Program.
Director, Professional Development Center 2001 to 2003
Started a new division of the College that focused on providing customized
training for businesses,, hospitals, doctor's offices, hotels and federal
grant programs. Programs for delivery included: business communications,
time management, MS Office Suite, medical office skills, medical billing
and coding, WordPerfect for the legal office, ESOL for Hospitality, Writing
Effective Business Communications, and administrative assistant skills.
Grossed over $200K in first six months.
Career Services Coordinator 2000 to 2001
Provided professional advisement to students and alumni on career issues
related to resume writing, interviewing, networking and conducting a
professional job search. Established and maintained relations with area
employers to facilitate employment for students and graduates. Designed,
implemented and delivered various career related activities including
Annual Career Day, Employment Fair and continuous on-campus recruiting.
Managed the coordination of several co-operative education sites each term.
Member of Academic Advisory Board for all programs offered by institution.
Accent Auto Sales Inc./Another Chance Finance, Inc.
Fort Myers, FL
Human Resources Manager 1999 to 2000
. Recruited/interviewed/hired/trained and provided employee
orientation to new employees.
. Researched and won approval to purchase software that assisted in
the first company policies/procedures manual.
. Authored Employee Handbook and manager's handbook of
hiring/discipline/termination procedures.
. Replaced current health insurance carrier adding benefits and
lowering premiums, added life and dental benefits to portfolio.
Increased sick time benefit - 3 to 6 days per year.
. Maintained time clock, NT/Novell, MS mail accounts and industry
specific software programs.
. Conducted management training: writing performance evaluations and
effective discipline procedures.
. Administered benefits and compensation. Prepared bi-weekly payroll.
. Researched HRIS systems, making approved recommendation to purchase
system that accrues employees' earned vacation/sick time and
tracked absences.
. Audited worker's compensation records leading to a reduction in
premiums of $10,000 per month.
. Developed an OSHA approved safety plan that further reduced
insurance premiums by 3% per month
Henderson Franklin et al Law Firm Fort Myers, FL
Assistant to Human Resources Manager 1998 to 1999
Duties included benefit enrollment, company newsletter, payroll, set-up new
employee personnel files, arrange for orientation by departments, process
approved PTO requests. Prepared correspondence, requisitions, reports and
other documents for human resources manager approval. Performed routine
filing and maintenance on personnel files to ensure an organized and
efficient system.
Prior work experience
The School District of Lee County
1996 to 1998
Secretary to Principal ALC High School
Sarasota County Public Schools
1984 to 1996
Secretary Sarasota High School
U.S. Navy
1975 to 1980
Yeoman - Top Secret Clearance
Teresa Beckta
abiehe@r.postjobfree.com
abiehe@r.postjobfree.com
19600 Marino Lake Circle
#3004
Fort Myers, FL 33913
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