Donae M. Babbs
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at NYC Health + Hospitals, adept at managing complex leave cases and ensuring policy compliance. Proven ability in community outreach and program coordination, leveraging strong communication skills and attention to detail to enhance employee support and streamline processes. Passionate about fostering inclusive workplace environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison / Volunteer Services
The Bridge
New York
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated monthly group projects to assist underserved Bronx residents.
- Delivered high-quality services aligned with supportive housing initiatives and community programs.
- Fostered relationships with community organizations to enhance program visibility.
- Coordinated outreach initiatives to engage diverse community members effectively.
- Collaborated with internal teams to align services with community needs.
WC Leave Administrator
NYC Health + Hospitals
New York
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed over 150 workers' compensation and FMLA cases while ensuring policy adherence.
- Collaborated with EEO and Legal to coordinate accommodations and maintain stakeholder communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance compliance and response times.
Senior Benefits Specialist
Quality Services for the Autism Community
New York
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Administered health benefits and COBRA, reconciling billing with HRIS data.
- Coordinated open enrollment processes and communicated updates to staff.
- Evaluated benefit plans to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Provided guidance to employees on benefits options and eligibility requirements.
- Collaborated with external vendors to manage benefit program offerings effectively.
HR Administrator
Strategic Funding Source
New York
08.2017 - 08.2018
- - Managed COBRA compliance, E-Verify, and benefit enrollments.
- - Led payroll system migration and enhanced recognition programs.
- Managed employee records using HR information systems for data accuracy.
- Facilitated new hire orientation to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
- Supported payroll processing by verifying employee hours and attendance records.
Benefits & HRIS Specialist
The DOE Fund
New York
10.2016 - 08.2017
- - Conducted benefits administration and developed wellness programs.
- - Maintained HRIS reports and supported audits.
- Managed HRIS data entry and maintenance for employee records.
- Developed training materials for HRIS system users and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline HR processes.
HR Assistant
Macy's Herald Square
09.2014 - 10.2016
- - Delivered onboarding for 50+ new employees monthly.
- - Supported hiring through assessments and interview coordination.
- - Maintained personnel records and processed reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration, Human Resources Concentration
John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)
New York, NY05-2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Community outreach
- Program coordination
- Policy compliance
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- DocuWare
- Salesforce
- Ultipro and ADP
- Paychex and Clear
- TC-1
- FMLA and Workers' Compensation
- HIPAA compliance
- Leave administration
- Benefits reconciliation
- Communication skills
- Organizational abilities
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Employee support
Timeline
Community Liaison / Volunteer Services
The Bridge
05.2023 - Current
WC Leave Administrator
NYC Health + Hospitals
07.2020 - 04.2023
Senior Benefits Specialist
Quality Services for the Autism Community
08.2018 - 07.2020
HR Administrator
Strategic Funding Source
08.2017 - 08.2018
Benefits & HRIS Specialist
The DOE Fund
10.2016 - 08.2017
HR Assistant
Macy's Herald Square
09.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration, Human Resources Concentration
John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)