1. Linda Schmitt
3253 Coral Lake Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 501-6639, linmik12312@gmail.com
Professional Experience
AlphaStaff, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Human Resources Coordinator – February 2014 – Current
In this Human Resources position, I provide support to the HR team and clients with administrative
responsibilities related to HR product management, vendor’s management, and leave of absence
administration.
 Administration of all leave of absence programs to include FMLA and national state
disability plans.
 Communicating with clients and employees to review eligibility and process of
requirements.
 Reviewing and verifying documentation for accuracy.
 Determine leave approval/denial.
 Manage and track leave use, return to work/exhaust dates.
 Continuously notify clients and employees of leave status.
 Provide guidance to HR team members, clients and employees on state and FMLA
compliance.
 Report of leave of absence statistics.
 Audit leave reports to ensure compliance and SLA’s are met.
 Provide general HR support to clients by phone/email communication.
 Vendor management of HR products and services to include drug and background
screening, employment posters, salary surveys, and assessment testing.
 Assist with reporting of HR metrics.
 HR Administrative functions to include Microsoft product management in Excel, Word, and
Outlook.
State of Florida, Dept. of Economic Opportunity, Hollywood, Florida (Temporary Position)
Employment Security Representative II - September, 2013 – December, 2013
 Interview and access customer needs, job skills, education, knowledge and abilities, and
interview clients for job assistance or benefits within a case management structure.
Provide instructions and assistance utilizing services, systems and information available
related to computer data and programs.
 Provide job placement assistance, refer clients to job openings, training opportunities, and
employment related services. Provide labor market statistics and orientations, perform
related work and record activity in current database systems.

2.  Process job orders using information from employers to compile job descriptions,
accurately code openings based on occupation and industry, and identify candidates
appropriately. Monitor job openings and verify referral results with employers. Call
employers to promote office programs and make job development contacts.
State of New Jersey, Dept. of the Treasury, Division of Pensions & Benefits, Trenton, New Jersey
Pensions Benefits Specialist 3 - May 2004 – May 2013
In this customer service position, I counseled clients on various retirement and health plans; I
provided retirement, purchase, and loan estimates; transferred to Health Benefits Unit to
administer health plans to all employees.
 Explain the operation and benefits of the retirement and health benefits systems to
employers and employees.
 Process adjustments to member accounts; review and verify retirement, health benefits,
death claims and withdrawals for members or beneficiaries.
 Determine eligibility of members for all affiliated plans.
 Collect and analyze data related to retirement pension and health benefit plans.
 Transferred in to the Health Benefits Unit in 2007; processing health applications, liaison
between employer and employee communicating and solving complex inquiries via
telephone and written documentation – specifically State Employers/Payroll Officers,
Chapter 375 Program assistant coordinator.
 Direct contact with insurance carriers to resolve enrollment, eligibility and claim
issues.
Interpool Inc., Princeton, New Jersey
Human Resources Manager - November 2000 – March 2003
 Established Human Resources Department for international container transport
organization.
 Recruitment, new-hire orientation, employee relations. Supervision of HR and office
services staff.
 Additional duties included salary and wage administration, and safety compliance officer.
 Plan administrator for all employee benefit programs to include 401(k) and profit-sharing
plans, health benefit plans and FSA program.
 Developed Company policies and procedures manual.
 Prepared confidential material for grievance and other personnel-related meetings.
Designed and maintained staff performance appraisal and review program.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, Hamilton, New Jersey
Human Resources/Benefits Coordinator - November 1999 – November 2000

3.  Administrator of all employee benefit programs including but not limited to Health, 403(b),
pension, LTD/Life AD&D, FSA, FMLA, COBRA, outside vendor programs, Company
function/event planner.
 Assistant to Recruiter; assist in payroll processing; maintenance of employee retention and
appraisal programs; new hire orientation presentations.
 ADP/HRIS systems utilization and maintenance.
 Employee relations (union/non-union); Affirmative Action reporting.
 Liaison between insurance carrier vendors and employees/employers.
Education
Mercer County Community College – West Windsor, New Jersey
Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Nursing, Real Estate, Psychology
Mercer County Vocational School - Trenton, New Jersey
Graduate of Licensed Practical Nursing Program