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HR GENERALIST - PAYROLL AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Summary

Sophisticated, self directed professional with over 7 years of progressive experience augmented by a strong background in Human Resources, Payroll and Business Administration. Possesses in-depth exposure to multiple areas of HR including compensation and benefits, in addition to mergers and acquisition due diligence. Proven ability to function as a Strategic HR Business Partner and develop and implement successful human resources management strategies to support corporate mandate. Proficient in leadership process and efficiency management while engaging corporate mission and values. Creative and innovative thinker with superior leadership, team building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; communicate effectively at all levels; manage competing priorities; and adapt readily to new challenges.


Experienced in Multi-state Payroll Administration, Benefits/Compensation Administration, Talent/Performance Management, Recruitment/Selection, Training/Development, HR Policy and Organizational Design, Contract Negotiation, Job Costing Analysis, People Management, Progress Improvement, and Strategic Change Planning. Cognizant of the intricate details of 401(k) management, audits, 5500's and plan conversions. Competent in all aspects of consumer driven benefits, workers compensation, COBRA, EEOC issues, investigations and position statements, FMLA, HIPAA, ERISA and all applicable Federal and State laws.  

Core Competencies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee relations
  • Compensation administration
  • Tactical Leadership
  • Relationship Management
  • Training and development
  • General H.R. Management
  • Employee handbook development
  • Compensation
  • Multi state payroll expertise
  • Manager coaching and training
  • Employment law knowledge
  • Performance management strategies
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Personnel records maintenance
Career History
HR Generalist - Payroll and Benefits Specialist
September 2014 to October 2015
BusinesSuites, LP - Austin, TX

Function as a HR Generalist, responsible for Payroll Administration, Benefits/Compensation, Training & Development, Recruitment/Selection and Employee Relations, reporting to the VP of Operations.

  • Manage and process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 110 salaried/hourly employees using Paycom and ADP.
  • Researched, analyzed, evaluated and administered corporate benefit plans and programs.
  • Reduced health and welfare expenses by 5-10% through innovative plan design changes and aggressive negotiations with carriers
  • Reviewed all lines of coverage for cost containment measures on an annual basis and made recommendations to management
  • Administered 401K plan, HSA and FSA.
  • Handled annual enrollment meetings for benefits
  • Planned 401K information and training seminars on a quarterly basis for employees. Designed quarterly newsletter.
  • Participated in Investment Policy Committee meetings
  • Conduct ADP and ACP test. Prepare and complete form 5500
  • Responsible for continued employee education on benefits and assisted employees with claims resolution
  • Processed required documentation to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and benefits enrollment of new hires
  • Counseled employees (and potential employees/applicants) on plan provisions so that individuals can make informed decisions on benefits.
  • Resolved employee concerns related to health and welfare plans functioning as liaison with various insurance carriers.
  • Administer leaves, file disability claims and liaison with employees on return to work
  • Conduct dependent eligibility audits
  • Wrote, revised, edited and proofread company policies and procedures and related documents as needed.
  • Worked with hiring managers to develop job descriptions.
  • Led the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position identifying effective sources. Efficiently and effectively assisted in filling open positions.
  • Developed and implemented a performance evaluation and rewards systems.
  • Benchmarked positions against market to ensure competitive compensation.
  • Coordinated implementation/ maintenance of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
  • Handle employee terminations, grievance and other difficult situations in a sensitive, fair and respectful manner, working closely with legal council, supervisors and management
  • Coached managers on the process of evaluating employees, setting goals, conducting objective performance reviews, and recognizing and awarding performance to improve productivity.
  • Assisted in managing the HR critical work stream activity for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
  • Identified, tracked, and monitored risks and issues with developing solutions for HR deliverables in change management, workforce administration, HR policies, HR processes, and communication
  • Handled termination of 401K plan and assisted employees with transition and or rollover of funds to IRA.

Accomplishments: 

  • Implemented Payroll and HR procedures resulting in annual cost savings of $321,000
  • Successfully decreased turnover by 20% in 12 months.
  • Launched initiatives aimed at selecting, retaining, and engaging managers -- and ultimately, engaging the employees in those managers' departments.
  • Developed and implemented an innovative performance management strategy to improve employee engagement through agile and customized communication to employees.
  • Created virtual training sessions for federal and state compliance programs.
Sr. Principal Finance and Administration Manager
January 2011 to October 2015
HNM Global Logistics - Orlando, FL

Directed and efficiently managed the Human Resources, Accounting and Administration functions for the Logistics division of the company, reported to the CEO.

  • Responsible for the management of a department with multiple functions
  • Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments.Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances.
  • Contributed to the development, improvement and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and procedures.
  • Highly valued for providing the management oversight that enabled the organization to most effectively and efficiently fulfill its mission.
  • Identified, recommended, and implemented lean solutions to continuously expand operations, meet budgets, and deadlines.
  • Implemented EDI billing and invoicing resulting in cost savings.
  • Analyzed and review financial data, report financial performance, monitor expenditures and costs.
  • Reduced time and costs and increased efficiency by introducing new accounting procedures.
  • Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers.
  • Created and implemented operation/training manuals, SOPs, C-TPAT Compliance program.
General Manager
January 2004 to January 2011
The Beacon Hill Group - Orlando, FL

Contributed to the efficiency of company operations by managing the company's financial portfolio and staff, including all human resources functions.

  • Efficiently operated three high volume hospitality venues with a combined staff of 45 bar and restaurant professionals.
  • Promoted to manage general operations including bookkeeping, inventory and cost management for three downtown hospitality venues.
  • Handled all HR issues including benefits administration, payroll, jobsite safety and OSHA compliance.
  • Expert communicator - able to resolve conflicts and negotiate win-win outcomes.
  • Demonstrated capacity to establish mutually beneficial relationships with high-value clients and business partners.
  • Successfully launched three venues.
  • Developed hiring strategy and filled multiple positions with high quality candidates.
  • Effectively recommend the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, reward, discipline, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel
  • Coordinated with local administrative authorities for necessary permits and licenses
  • Developed and delivered Policy and Procedure Manual
  • Created training manuals, menu review, in-house training for restaurants and lounges
  • Analyzed daily performance for corrective measures and strategic planning
  • Attended to customer complaints and operational bottlenecks
  • Monitored locations to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards and procedures
  • Planned, prepared, and executed promotional events to ensure year round traffic
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor strategies for taking evasive steps
  • Vendor cultivation and execution of high level contract negotiations
  • Conducted weekly inventory, placed food and beverage orders, reconciled orders and vendor invoices
  • Audited Vendor statements - duplicate billings, missing credits, missing invoices and amount discrepancies Invoice reconciliation - properly aligned receipts, invoices and purchase orders.
  • Payroll reconciliation - reconciled time cards with payroll statements
  • Prepared annual budget and assigned revenue targets for each location
  • P&L management, maintained balance sheet and general ledger.
Education
Bachelor of Arts : Organizational Leadership , 2012Benedictine University - Lisle, ILGPA: Dean's List GPA: 4.0 Summa Cum Laude Pi Gamma Mu International Honors Society - Social Sciences

Specialization in marketing and human resource management

Dean's List GPA: 4.0 Summa Cum Laude

Pi Gamma Mu International Honors Society - Social Sciences

Technical Skills and Qualifications

Software: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)


System(s): ADP, Paycom, Taleo, Synergita, Affintus, Litmos, Basecamp


Professional: HRCI - Human Resource Certification Preparation Courses, PHR candidate

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • BusinesSuites, LP
  • HNM Global Logistics
  • The Beacon Hill Group

School Attended

  • Benedictine University

Job Titles Held:

  • HR Generalist - Payroll and Benefits Specialist
  • Sr. Principal Finance and Administration Manager
  • General Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Organizational Leadership , 2012

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