Joanne McClary-Kearse
ad81w9@r.postjobfree.com 404-***-**** Atlanta, GA
SUMMARY
Seasoned HR professional with 14 years of experience, including direct Human Resource Specialist role at IC BIO-MEDICAL. Expert in full-cycle onboarding, payroll, and benefits management; adept in policy development and employee relations. Seeking to leverage extensive HR skills as a Human Resource Specialist. WORK EXPERIENCE
MARTA (Contractor) with MHR International Atlanta, GA Resource Coordinator Jun 2021 - Present
• Coordinate full-cycle onboarding and orientation to integrate new hires efficiently.
• Oversee staff development programs and management of employee benefits, including leave and PTO.
• Address employee relations issues, respond to policy inquiries, and process workers' compensation and FMLA documents.
• Manage administrative HR functions such as conducting background checks, assisting with payroll, and distributing company policy updates.
IC BIO-MEDICAL Atlanta, GA
Human Resource Specialist Oct 2019 - Jun 2021
• Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new staff, ensuring effective integration and support for their development.
• Managed payroll operations, processed bonuses and overtime, and maintained precise employee leave records utilizing the ADP system.
• Facilitated regular performance reviews, contributed to HR policy development, and served as a primary contact for HR inquiries, improving workplace efficiency and regulatory compliance. Sunrise Community of Georgia Rome, GA
Office Manager/Human Resource Feb 2014 - Oct 2019
• Managed office operations and supervised staff to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinated onboarding, handling I-9 forms, background checks, and E-Verify, and integrated new hires into the team.
• Maintained payroll, personnel, and client account records, managed bank deposits, and oversaw accounts payable/receivable.
• Developed a database for company policies and procedures, and reconciled credit card statements to monitor expenditures.
DeKalb Medical Wound Care Center Decatur, GA
Medical Office Manager Aug 2011 - Jan 2014
• Managed daily administrative tasks to optimize patient scheduling, insurance verification, and authorization procedures, resulting in streamlined operations for healthcare professionals.
• Administered financial activities, including payment collection and reconciliation of daily charges, maintaining an average of $60,000 in processed billing transactions.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations, managed electronic medical records, coordinated staff training, and maintained inventory and phone systems to support interdepartmental communication. Hosea Feed the Hungry Atlanta, GA
Office Manager Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
• Oversaw front office activities, maintained precise client and donation records, and administered financial transactions.
• Organized volunteer training logistics and ensured seamless communication through email and phone, while overseeing office supply inventory management.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona
Bachelor’s Degree, Health and Human Services
Tucson, AZ
Jun 2020
Lincoln College of Technology
Associate Degree, Human Resource and Development
Atlanta, GA
Nov 2010
St. Joseph’s University
Certification, Human Service and Development
Philadelphia, PA
Mar 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Human Service and Development, St. Joseph’s University Mar 2008 SKILLS
Conflict Resolution • Compliance With Labor Regulations • Hris • Microsoft Office • Staff Development • Employee Counseling • Employee Benefit Management • Training Coordination • Streamlining HR Processes • Positive Work Culture • Policy Implementation • Payroll Processing • Recruitment Processes • Medical Office Management • Benefits Administration • Medical Scheduling • Medical Billing • Management • Workers' Compensation • EMR Systems • Employee Orientation • Hipaa • Accounts Receivable • Administrative Experience • Human Resources Management
• Insurance Verification • Office Management • Performance Management