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LaToya Pettaway

@latoyapettaway

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I’m a Human Resources Business Partner improving employee experience with data.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to partner with leadership in fast-paced, multi-site environments—owning employee relations, benefits/payroll operations, HRIS reporting, and compliance to drive measurable improvements in the employee experience.

I’m a Human Resources Business Partner / Generalist with 13+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, wage administration, HRIS, payroll, compliance, training, and employee engagement. I’m skilled at supporting managers and employees, maintaining accurate HR records, leading HR communications, coordinating audits, and using HR metrics to improve processes and the employee experience.

In my current role at Evergreen Real Estate Group, I process bi-weekly multi-state payroll, audit payroll documentation, and maintain employee data for new hires, pay changes, additional earnings, transfers, and terminations. I partner with leadership and managers on employee relations matters and policy interpretation, and I lead HRIS optimization efforts through report creation, data analytics, system functionality improvements, and process standardization.

I also administer health, dental, retirement, disability, unemployment, FSA/HSA, and related benefit programs, coordinating renewals, census data, eligibility, and employee questions. I develop and execute employee wellness and engagement initiatives and support compliance with EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, FLSA, workers’ compensation, Department of Labor requirements, audits, and government reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Human Resources Business Partner

Current

Evergreen Real Estate Group

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Processed bi-weekly multi-state payroll, maintained HR data for new hires and life-cycle changes, and audited payroll documentation for accuracy. Led HRIS optimization and coordinated new hire orientation and benefits education while supporting employee relations and compliance across EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, and FLSA.

Multi State Payroll HRIS Benefits Administration Employee Relations HR Compliance Employee Communications

People Operations Generalist

ISACA

May 2021 - May 2023 (2 years)

Administered enterprise health and welfare benefits and supported bi-weekly multi-state/global payroll while coordinating with PEO and vendor teams to resolve payroll and benefits issues. Produced payroll exception reports and compliance documentation (e.g., Form 5500, EEOC/AAP, eligibility audits) and managed workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and quarterly reporting.

Benefits Administration Multi State Payroll HR Analytics Workers’ Compensation Vendor coordination

Human Resources Manager

Verano Holdings

Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year)

Advised management on employee relations, corrective action, policy interpretation, and performance/workplace matters. Administered benefits and leave of absence, managed multi-state bi-weekly payroll using Kronos-based Wurk, and trained managers on interviewing, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, and harassment prevention.

Employee Relations Benefits Administration Multi State Payroll Manager Training Performance Reviews

Human Resources Manager

Tornos Technologies U.S.

Sep 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years)

Managed full-cycle recruiting across exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles, including onboarding and ongoing HR record maintenance. Developed HR policies and administered benefits while processing weekly multi-state payroll transfers to ADP and SAP.

Full Cycle Recruiting HR Policies Employee Handbook Benefits Administration Multi State Payroll ADP SAP Compliance Documentation Employee Onboarding

Human Resources Manager

Nightingale Home Healthcare

Oct 2016 - Sep 2017 (11 months)

Supported HR policy development and employee relations investigations, coordinated new hire orientation, and handled HR operations including payroll functions. Managed unemployment and workers’ compensation documentation and hearings and coordinated recruiting and temporary staffing.

HR Investigations HR Policies Payroll Operations Workers’ Compensation Unemployment Claims Compliance Documentation EEOC FLSA Coordination

Executive Assistant / HR Assistant

Friendship Senior Options

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years 1 month)

Supported HR procedures and employee handbook updates, administered benefits, and maintained HRIS records and compliance reporting. Implemented Ultipro HRIS to manage employee changes, timecards, benefits, records, and reporting.

Employee Handbook Benefits Administration Records Management Employee Directories Compliance Reporting HR Operations

Legal Data Coordinator

Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC

Jan 2011 - May 2013 (2 years 4 months)

Reviewed, prepared, filed, and maintained legal and court-related records with accuracy and confidentiality. Managed documentation workflows supporting legal operations and recordkeeping.

document preparation Records Management Confidentiality Record keeping Administrative Support