Sarah Cayea, MBA, PHR

Experience

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  Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2006

  Student Worker

  Maintained database of the center’s library resources . Created and distributed advertisements for upcoming programs and events. Collaborated with LGBT Center Director and other students to create programs and events.

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  Meadowbrook Healthcare

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2010

  Social Worker

  Coordinated discharge destinations and services for short-term patients. Collaborated with the organization’s interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans for care. Served as an advocate for patients/residents and their families.

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  FedEx Trade Networks

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2014

  R & C Specialist

  Facilitated commercial imports in accordance with US Customs regulations. Assisted carriers and clients with import compliance and shipment hold resolution. Participated in other tasks such as database maintenance and new hire training.

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  Clinton County Chapter NYSARC, Inc.

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Human Resources Clerk

  Completed reference checks for potential employees and employment verifications for former employees. Filed and tracked personnel information using Kronos software and paper filing system.Assisted Human Resources Specialist in completing initial and ongoing background checks for new and current staff.

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  NYSARC North Country Management Services Corporation

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2020

  Provided support to Agency employees by assisting with filing complaints and/or addressing concerns, conducting investigations as needed, and providing necessary information to Administration to ensure follow up. Also conducted exit interviews, stay interviews, and site visits to monitor and analyze employee satisfaction and other factors affecting employee retention. Assisted with other various tasks as assigned, including but not limited to updating Human Resources policies and procedures, reviewing and revising job descriptions, interviewing applicants, training new Human Resources staff, and participating in the execution of Agency giveaways/events for employees. Show less Ensured adherence to agency policy and federal/state regulations related to staff training. Scheduling instructors and staff for new hire orientation and annual refresher trainings, as well as tracking their attendance. Assisted employees with questions and procedures surrounding agency benefits, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance, and retirement. Utilized Kronos software to enter and monitor personnel data such as employment status, position, pay status, and performance. Show less

  • Employee Relations Coordinator

    Oct 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Human Resources Specialist

    Jan 2015 - Sept 2017
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  Clinton County

  Jun 2020 - now

  Deputy Personnel Director

  Responsible for a variety of functions in the technical areas of public personnel and human resources administration, such as data collection, contract administration, benefit administration, research for contract negotiations, overseeing of the Civil Service examination program, rendering assistance to county departments, civil divisions, employees, county retirees, and the public. Also responsible for assisting in administering and overseeing compliance with the technical provisions of Civil Service Law and Civil Service Rules and Regulations for all civil divisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the county including towns, villages, school districts, special districts, and the City of Plattsburgh. Duties also include responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating a wide variety of human resource policies and functions. Show less