Furaha Wasesa
Sioux Falls
Summary
Human Resources Generalist with comprehensive experience in recruitment, compliance, and employee relations. Proven track record of utilizing HR analytics to inform strategies that enhance workforce engagement and streamline operations. Passionate about harnessing data to drive informed decision-making and improve HR processes. Actively seeking a role in HRIS where I can apply my analytical skills and HR expertise to optimize systems and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Human Resources Generalist
Smithfield Foods
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA,benefits, LOA, workday resources
- Serves as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Conducted 45- and 14-day check-ins for all new employees
- Managed investigation intakes and attendance documentation
- Oversaw the tuition reimbursement program
Human Resources Coordinator
Smithfield Foods
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Perform administrative duties such as maintaining employee files, preparing reports, and analyzing data.
- Conduct Departmental and Master-Board lead interviews.
- Run daily attendance report to head management and communicate regularly with employees about the importance of attendance.
- Conduct follow up exit survey to gauge morale and identify areas for improvement.
- assists in answering inquiries.
- inputs employee data into the HRIS, such as W-4s, disciplinary action notes, address and bank changes, and onboarding details.
- assist with family and medical leave management, sick leave and leave of absence policies.
- Run daily No Calls No Show reports.
- Assists in preparation of orientation and or training documentation.
Human Resources/ Payroll Specialist
Tosha Logistics Transportation LLC
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Analyze, prepare, input payroll data and process payroll checks.
- Maintain personnel files.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- overseeing a starter up company of 10 employees
Human Resource Intern
AmesburyTruth
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted Employment verifications and investigation.
- Facilitate criminal background check for new hires.
- New hire processing
- Data entry
- Conduct benefit meetings
- Complete I-9/E verify process.
- Supporting employees with questions, concerns, or pay
- conduct hourly applicants interviews.
Operational Processor
Wells Fargo
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyze internal activities in customer account.
- Flag suspicious activities
- Open saving and checking accounts for new customer.
- Analyzed reports on Fraud Abuse
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.2022
Skills
- Complaint’s resolution
- Problem-solving skills
- Detail orientated, persistent and adapt easily
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Workday
- ELR Investigations
- SAP
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Plant Human Resources Generalist
Smithfield Foods
11.2023 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Smithfield Foods
01.2023 - 11.2023
Human Resource Intern
AmesburyTruth
05.2022 - 08.2022
Operational Processor
Wells Fargo
04.2021 - 08.2021
Human Resources/ Payroll Specialist
Tosha Logistics Transportation LLC
06.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
South Dakota State University
Master of Science - Information Technology
North Carolina A & T State University
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