Experience

Elkus Manfredi Architects

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Talent Partner

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States



Hemenway & Barnes

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2023

  Greater Boston Area Leads and Mentors HR department effectively driving all HR functions. Overseas payroll, benefits, employee engagement, recruiting, performance management, on boarding, off boarding and employee training. Develops HR policies and practices in support of firm objectives and philosophy, ensuring all information is kept current and appropriately communicated to firm members. Creates and monitors an annual budget to ensure cost-effective management of the HR functions within the… Show more Leads and Mentors HR department effectively driving all HR functions. Overseas payroll, benefits, employee engagement, recruiting, performance management, on boarding, off boarding and employee training. Develops HR policies and practices in support of firm objectives and philosophy, ensuring all information is kept current and appropriately communicated to firm members. Creates and monitors an annual budget to ensure cost-effective management of the HR functions within the firm. Conducts a continuing study of all HR policies, programs, and practices and advise firm management of new developments and any recommended change management initiatives. Ensures HR-related reporting obligations are met to complie with other federal and state reporting requirements. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with attorneys and firm members.

• Payroll and Benefits Administrator

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

  Greater Boston Area Responsible for the preparation and processing of weekly payroll. Compiles payroll data such as deduction adjustments, direct deposit changes, benefit additions/subtractions, compensation changes and 401k deductions. Reviews electronic timecards in the ADP Time and Attendance database for accuracy and supervisor approval. Creates internal management reports from weekly payroll data and Master Control. Prepares and uploads spreadsheets to the firm’s 401k Plan record… Show more Responsible for the preparation and processing of weekly payroll. Compiles payroll data such as deduction adjustments, direct deposit changes, benefit additions/subtractions, compensation changes and 401k deductions. Reviews electronic timecards in the ADP Time and Attendance database for accuracy and supervisor approval. Creates internal management reports from weekly payroll data and Master Control. Prepares and uploads spreadsheets to the firm’s 401k Plan record keeper and FSA Plan record keeper. Assists with the research of employee benefit plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value and the best coverage for all employee levels. Manages the benefits plan renewal process. Serving as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Gathers employee data and oversees the payment of monthly benefits invoices. Handles enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.

• Administrative Services Coordinator

  • Dec 2011 - Mar 2016



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant II/Marketing & Sales Assistant

  • Dec 2007 - Dec 2011

  Manchester, NH



McLean Communications

• Advertising and Marketing Representative

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2007



Carat USA

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Broadcast Supervisor

  • Mar 1997 - May 2004