Energetic, confident and expert-level Senior Human Resources Professional with a proven track record of success, paired with years of progressive experience. Able to leverage people management skills to lead performance and drive staff in both individual and team environments. Quick learner with the ability to work in a fast-paced working setting both independently and within a team. Adept in leading, motivating and building successful groups focused on business success. Gained noteworthy acumen over the last three years while serving in a Generalist capacity to lend to the success of a world-class manufacturing organization; serve a catalyst to both senior staff and line functions in fostering positive work cultures and business growth. Seeking continued work in the Human Resources arena in an HR Business Partner capacity.

Compensation/Reward Programs | Benefits Administration | Personnel Relations | Employee Morale

Payroll | Variance Analysis | Bank Reconciliation | Recordkeeping & Reporting | Supervision | Cross-Functional Leadership

Problem Solving | Procedure Development | Process Improvement | Regulatory Compliance | Relationship Building

Decision Making | Interpersonal Communication | Organization | Time Management | Strategic Planning & Analysis

Training & Development | ADP eTime | HR Perspective | HRIS | HRMS (Oracle, SAP, Lawson)

         Develop valued partnerships with business groups to spearhead efforts to help each one build upon their respective capabilities and potential

         Partake in staffing, personnel engagement, recognition programs and organizational talent development initiatives

         Conduct new employee on-boarding including the interview process

         Partner with the HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services teams to deliver unified, effectual service to clients

         Generate, approve and deliver required post-employment and termination documentation to the HR Shared Services and Payroll Departments

         Deliver content and advice to employees, including management staff, regarding employment best practices, corporate and divisional policies, compensation and recognition efforts, benefit programs, attendance rules and other HR-driven functions

         Conduct or attend periodic meetings with business group leaders to address opportunities and fill gaps

         Work under the HR Manager s direction to lead business groups succession planning and talent management processes; also administer the groups respective managerial processes

         Drive employee litigation and dispute resolution for the business group under the direction of the HR Manager

         Measure and evaluate current HR practices to determine ways to improve current operations, as well as suggest and implement improvement recommendations

         Contributed to benefits administration including health, dental, life insurance, 401 (k), COBRA and the like

         Liaised with staff regarding eligibility, coverage and issue resolution; troubleshot and resolved routine and complex matters

         Oversaw the facilitation of the Educational Assistance Program

         Performed analyses, propose changes and lead the execution of new benefit initiatives

         Informed staff of benefit plan changes; led orientations, as well as prepared and disseminated related materials

         Cross-trained employees on compensation and reward programs, HR systems and divisional policies

         Compiled and submitted benefit reports, records and documents; included routine updates of personnel data in HRIS

         Helped the Manager complete monthly, quarterly and annual functions including W-2Cs and assorted payroll projects

         Maintained W4s, liens, third-party sick payments, stock purchases and other deductions; kept a master file containing all relevant information in Lawson and ADP systems

         Process weekly, monthly and semi-monthly payrolls by running Lawson jobs and interface to ADP software

         Closed out payrolls and reconciled each using variance analysis methods

         Fulfill miscellaneous requirements for all payrolls, e.g. manual checks, stop payments, direct deposit reversals, check inquires, backup check dispensation and the like

         Processed weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll processes by running SAP jobs, interfaces and internal check printing

         Closed and reconciled payrolls using variance analysis procedures

         Completed additional payroll duties including manual checks, stop payments, direct deposit reversals, check inquiries, etc.

         Also researched staff questions regarding paychecks and W2s to ensure resolution

         Processed personnel verifications and other information requests

         Monitored and maintained payroll bank account reconciliations

         Coordinated HR system input requirements and processed wage garnishments

         Led special initiatives, including campaigns for the United Way, that involved payroll deductions

         Processed and closed weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls via ADP eTime and Interface software; reconciled and maintained all payrolls and related bank accounts using variance analysis

         Directed the backup check distribution process to confirm accuracy and timeliness of check delivery

         Maintained W4, liens, third-party sick payments, stock purchases and other deduction and master file data in ADP systems

         Worked diligently to resolve staff concerns regarding paychecks and W2s

         Recorded employee exemptions, transfers and resignations to update payroll records and ensure their maintenance

         Processed staff verifications and other information requests

         Organized system input requirements in conjunction with the HR Department

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Human Resource Management, Southern New Hampshire University (ongoing)

Completed Coursework, Business Management Saint Peter s University and University of Phoenix