Temeka Giles

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About Temeka Giles

As a dynamic HR professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in benefits administration, leave management, and HR operations, I am recognized for fostering positive organizational cultures and driving employee engagement initiatives. With a proven track record of implementing strategic programs to optimize HR processes, I excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with legal regulations while enhancing employee satisfaction. My career highlights include establishing centralized tracking systems, leading wellness program implementations, and streamlining onboarding processes to drive organizational success. I am committed to continuous improvement and fostering inclusive workplaces where employees thrive. From managing worker's compensation and leave of absence programs for all U.S. and Canada based employees to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, I specialize in enhancing workplace satisfaction and productivity through comprehensive HR solutions: Led design and implementation of a wellness program at Lifespan, resulting in reduced healthcare costs, improved employee health outcomes, and decreased absenteeism. Streamlined new hire orientation and onboarding processes at Maxim Healthcare, ensuring seamless integration and positive employee experiences through personalized welcome sessions and support throughout transition period. Drove seamless adoption of Performance Management module within Paylocity HRIS platform at Lifespan, eliminating manual data entry tasks and minimizing completion time for performance reviews. Spearheaded new employee engagement initiative, boosting employee morale and reducing turnover rates through utilization of a comprehensive communication plan and targeted training sessions for managers: Leave of Absence Management | Benefits Administration | Performance Management | Employee Relations | HR Policies | Wage Replacement, FMLA, ADA Legal Compliance | Succession Planning | Talent Management | Hiring & Onboarding | New Hire Orientation | Team Leadership | Workforce Development | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Change Management : HRIS Management (Workday, Paylocity, Paychex, Vision, Ceridian, Dayforce, ADP, Work Bright)| Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Google Suite (Doc, Sheets)