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Tashia Winn

Human Resources Specialist
Mount Pocono,PA

Summary

Experienced HR Specialist with 6+ years of experience in operations, onboarding, and benefits. As a people-focused pro, I have built my career on staying organized, building strong relationships, and keeping things running smoothly. I'm adaptable, driven, and ready to bring those skills into fresh, customer-facing spaces. I thrive where collaboration matters and details make the difference. I'm growth-minded and eager to advance with a team that values impact, momentum, and meaningful work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Human Resources Assistant

Lehigh University
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintain organized and accurate employee files, HR policies, procedures, and compliance records, supporting a mix of staff, faculty, research scientists, and pre-/post-doctoral researchers.
  • Assist in delivering employee benefit services, including communicating updates, responding to employee inquiries, and preparing materials.
  • Act as liaison to insurance carriers and service providers to help resolve employee benefit issues and clarify coverage details.
  • Process qualifying life events (marriage, birth/adoption, etc.), and provide detailed breakdowns of leave balances, including vacation and sick time.
  • Generate reports, maintain databases, and run system processes for data updates, exports, and audits.
  • Serve as backup for audit functions, including payroll and Affordable Care Act compliance.
  • Complete I-9 verifications under federal guidelines, onboarding staff, faculty, students, and researchers using Lehigh's systems.
  • Respond as the first point of contact for internal and external HR inquiries—triaging calls, emails, and walk-ins to the right HR team members.

Full-Time Parent

Self-Employed
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • I took a planned career break to focus on family care.

Recruiter / Human Resources Specialist

Securitas Security Services USA
11.2016 - 02.2021
  • Led recruiting operations for a 150+ employee branch, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
  • Coordinated interview scheduling, prepared candidate packets, and supported hiring managers with staffing decisions.
  • Conducted phone, video, and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications and team fit.
  • Verified references and conducted background screenings to ensure candidate eligibility and compliance.
  • Supported hiring managers with streamlined candidate pipelines, and coordinated interview logistics.
  • Maintained alignment with client policies and SLA targets throughout the hiring process.
  • Managed employee records in multiple systems, and ensured HR files remained compliant and up to date.
  • Completed data entry and performed administrative tasks, including supply management, phone support, and front office coordination.

Lead Residential Advisor

Salisbury Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 11.2016
  • Provided support to individuals living with mental illness in a structured residential setting.
  • Assisted with oversight of medication administration compliance and audits.
  • Promoted a positive and professional resident-centered culture for patients.

Shift Supervisor

Allied Barton Security Services
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Reviewed background investigations and issued security clearances based on suitability.
  • Collaborated with leadership to align personnel actions with site objectives.
  • Managed shift operations, ensured accurate logs, and produced detailed incident reports.
  • Introduced process improvements that elevated service quality and boosted customer satisfaction.

Lead Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Trained and onboarded new officers, ensuring readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Utilized WinTeam software for scheduling, billing, and generating detailed reports (e.g., shift activity, training logs).
  • Oversaw site-specific safety programs and briefed officers on potential hazards and emergency procedures.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain West High School
Pocono Summit, United States
06-2009

Skills

  • Benefits administration

  • Customer service

  • Data reporting

  • Problem solving

  • Compliance

  • Effective communication

  • Training support

  • Database management

  • Critical thinking

  • Computer literacy

  • Administrative skills

  • Talent acquisition

Timeline

Human Resources Assistant

Lehigh University
09.2022 - Current

Full-Time Parent

Self-Employed
02.2021 - 09.2022

Recruiter / Human Resources Specialist

Securitas Security Services USA
11.2016 - 02.2021

Shift Supervisor

Allied Barton Security Services
05.2016 - 08.2016

Lead Residential Advisor

Salisbury Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 11.2016

Lead Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
05.2010 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Northampton Community College

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain West High School
Tashia WinnHuman Resources Specialist