Renee Thompson

Skills

Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations, Talent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruitment, Onboarding & New Hire Orientation, Payroll Administration (ADP Workforce Now), Benefits Administration, FMLA, ADA & Leave Management, Performance Management & Progressive Discipline, HR Compliance & Employment Law, HR Policies & Procedures, Employee Engagement & Retention, Safety Programs & Workers' Compensation, HRIS & Personnel Records Management, Leadership Coaching & Manager Support, HR Reporting & Data Analysis, Change Management, Training & Development

About

I'm a SHRM-CP certified Human Resources professional with experience supporting employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to benefits administration, payroll, compliance, and employee relations. I enjoy creating organized, people-focused HR processes that help employees feel supported while ensuring organizations remain compliant and efficient.

My background includes administering employee benefits, processing payroll, maintaining HRIS data, coordinating leave administration, supporting recruitment efforts, and partnering with leadership to solve workplace challenges. I take pride in my attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information with integrity, and commitment to providing exceptional service to both employees and leadership.

I believe HR is most effective when it balances compliance with compassion. Whether I'm answering benefit questions, improving administrative processes, or helping employees navigate important life events, I strive to make every interaction professional, approachable, and meaningful.

As a lifelong learner, I earned my SHRM-CP certification to deepen my knowledge and stay current with evolving employment laws and HR best practices. I'm passionate about continuous improvement and always looking for opportunities to expand my expertise in benefits, payroll, HR operations, and employee experience.