Sandy Harrigan
Acworth
Summary
Strategic Human Resources professional with 12 years of experience enhancing organizational growth in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning. Partnered with senior leadership to implement HR initiatives that drive engagement and align with business objectives. Focused on building partnerships and improving processes to cultivate high-performing workplaces.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Dessert Holdings
Kennesaw
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Partnered with site management to provide strategic HR advice, support, and coaching in a visible and approachable manner, fostering a workplace culture aligned with company values and business objectives.
- Served as a trusted advisor to the HR team on complex, sensitive, and specialized issues, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, compliance, and best practices.
- Led the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, and calibration sessions; collaborated with leaders to ensure organizational alignment and accountability.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive talent strategies and staffing plans to meet current and future workforce needs; managed end-to-end recruiting for hourly positions and supported professional/salaried hiring in partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager.
- Designed and executed employee communication initiatives to enhance engagement and understanding of compensation, benefits, open enrollment, and performance/merit programs.
- Partnered with department leaders to assess job design, define organizational structures, and create clear and consistent job descriptions, ensuring alignment of roles, responsibilities, and expectations across all functions.
- Collaborated with HR and Operations leadership to drive succession planning, talent development, and retention strategies, optimizing workforce planning and labor models.
- Supported compliance and employee relations processes including unemployment claims, workers' compensation, hiring, onboarding, and terminations.
- Partnered with Safety and Operations leaders to advance a strong safety culture, enhance workplace safety initiatives, and implement an effective return-to-work program.
- Identified organizational training and development needs; managed training budgets and collaborated with internal and external partners to design and deliver targeted learning programs that supported employee growth and operational excellence.
Human Resources Operations Specialist
MedElite
Hollywood
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed HRIS administration by maintaining employee records, auditing HR data, and ensuring data integrity across multiple HR systems.
- Generated and analyzed recurring and ad hoc workforce reports using advanced Excel to support leadership with staffing, compliance, payroll, and operational decision-making.
- Utilized HR systems including UKG, ADP Workforce Now, Kronos, Paychex Flex, SAP, Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and HRIS platforms to support daily HR operations.
- Supported full employee lifecycle by managing onboarding, orientation, employee record management, benefits administration, policy interpretation, employee status changes, and offboarding.
- Maintained global training documentation and coordinated employee training initiatives with leadership to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Acted as primary HR contact for employees, addressing inquiries on company policies, benefits, leave administration, payroll, HR procedures, and employment practices.
- Performed HRIS audits and monitored system integrations between internal and external platforms, identifying and resolving data discrepancies while ensuring system accuracy.
- Partnered with managers to improve HR processes, streamline workflows, and implement process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.
Human Resources Manager
Skyemed Pharmacy and Infusion Services
Pompano Beach
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Oversee human capital management processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee orientation to ensure a smooth integration of new team members.
- Administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and FMLA leave policies, ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction.
- Manage employee evaluation procedures, performance management systems, and training & development initiatives to foster a culture of continuous growth and development.
- Ensure compliance with employment & labor law regulations and OSHA standards by maintaining accurate records and conducting audits.
- Support change management efforts by assisting with organizational design, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning.
- Utilize HRIS (Human Resources Information System) platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM for data collection, reporting, and HR sourcing activities.
- Resolved employee relations issues by addressing conflicts directly and effectively.
Human Resources Manager
Precast Specialties
Pompano Beach
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new employees to ensure smooth company integration.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new employees, streamlining company integration and improving initial employee experiences.
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Advised supervisors on appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained accurate personnel records, including hiring, terminations, promotions, and leaves of absence.
- Advised supervisors on disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with company policy and fostering fair employee relations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High
Coconut Creek, FL06-2002
Skills
- Policy development
- Employee Engagement
- Benefits management
- Recruitment
- Payroll Management
- Payroll processing
- Labor compliance
- Data analysis
- HR software management
- HRIS management
- Organizational growth
- Workplace Safety
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Employee involvement
Languages
- French
- Haitian Creole
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Dessert Holdings
04.2025 - 06.2026
Human Resources Operations Specialist
MedElite
01.2022 - 06.2024
Human Resources Manager
Skyemed Pharmacy and Infusion Services
06.2016 - 09.2019
Human Resources Manager
Precast Specialties
08.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High