HR Generalist - Payroll and Benefits Specialist Resume Example

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.