Elizabeth Quesnell

Human Resources Generalist at Fortress Nutrition

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About

Experience

  • Fortress Nutrition (Hybrid)
    • Human Resources Generalist
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      • Serve as point of contact regarding HR policies, benefits, and workplace concerns • Assist in the implementation of performance evaluation processes • Monitor and support employee performance and improvement plans • Monitor employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and additional company benefits • Ensure compliance with labor laws and industry regulations • Maintain and audit accurate employee records and documentation • Develop, implement and update Human Resource policies and procedures to align with company goals and legal requirements • Communicate policy changes to employees and ensure understanding and retention of policy changes • Manage the payroll process by auditing department time cards for discrepancies, ensuring accurate salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions for employees • Conduct regular audits of payroll and reconcile payroll accounts to resolve discrepancies as needed • Oversee the timekeeping system to ensure accurate recording of employee hours and attendance • Ensure compliance with Federal and State payroll tax regulations and reporting to the proper government agencies • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of medical leaves, including eligibility determination, documentation auditing, and coordinating with insurance providers and medical offices, (FMLA, STD/LTD) • Prepare and analyze HR metrics and reports to support decision making • Conduct and document employee terminations and involuntary separations, ensuring full compliance with Federal and State laws and internal policies • Track and report on full-cycle recruiting efforts and employee turnover

    • Human Resources Coordinator
      Dec 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Responsible for recruitment process by posting job openings, screening resumes, conducting phone screens and scheduling interviews • Successfully staffed and established a new third shift to enhance production capacity • Collaborated with management to assess workforce needs and develop a strategic staffing plan, including recruitment, training, and onboarding processes tailored for 3rd shift • Conduct regular evaluations, and adjustments to staffing levels based on production demands and employee feedback • Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new employees • Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and work place issues • Support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies • Assist in the administration of employee benefits program, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies • Conduct benefits orientation sessions and providing guidance to employees on available options • Monitor training compliance and maintain records for employee participation • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, including safety standards in the manufacturing environment • Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity • Support HR projects and initiatives such as performance management and diversity initiatives • Assist In preparing reports on HR metrics and employee statistics for management review

  • Recruiter at Extension, Inc
    May 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for direct hire engineering, supply chain and operations management positions within the manufacturing industry • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs • Utilize various sourcing techniques (e.g. Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Insights, Bullhorn, social media, and referrals • Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers • Oversee candidate selection process including reference checks and background verification • Extend job offers and negotiate employment terms with selected candidates • Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidates experience throughout the process • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment to continuously improve hiring process • Maintain internal KPI’s

  • Staffing Recruiter at Next Level Staffing LTD
    Apr 2015 - May 2022 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    • Sourcing, screening and interviewing job seekers for temporary to hire and direct hire in the manufacturing industry • Complete employment/education verification, interview preparations, background check, drug screening, and coordinate payroll and employment benefits • Consult clients on: job descriptions, retention programs and general staffing needs • Responsible for all aspect of payroll: collect timecards, process payroll, reconcile payroll issues, and analyze reports • Responsible for all aspects marketing and job board management through Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and MyHaley • Act as a key account manager on top accounts for the company

  • Office Assistant at Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.
    Aug 2014 - Apr 2015 · 9 mos

    • Work under the direction of attorneys to assist in preparation for meetings, hearings and trials • Schedule client and court appointments, conduct legal research, draft documents of various legal disciplines and maintain and update databases and tracking systems • Responsible for the purchasing of office supplies and equipment

  • Staffing Recruiter at Skill Search Inc/ Part-Time Placements
    Jan 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Independently run Part-Time Placements which was a division of Skill Search Inc. • Responsible for all sourcing, screening, interviewing candidates for part-time, temporary to hire positions for small business in Milwaukee and Waukesha County • Facilitate the hiring process: employment/education verification, interview preparation, background check, schedule drug screens and physicals and coordinate payroll and employment benefits