Experience

Smith Brothers Farms

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Human Resources Generalist / Payroll Admin

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Kent, Washington, United States



Associated Materials

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  Fife, WA • Support human resources processes by recruiting and interviewing candidates for high volume manufacturing environment, assisting with orientation and onboarding activities. • Partner with community and other resources for job fairs, assist in Employee Relations Functions. • Support with ADP payroll, enter employee information into Enterprise HR, initiate background checks and process I-9 via E-Verify. Help new hires enroll in medical, dental and 401 K benefits. • Maintain all… Show more • Support human resources processes by recruiting and interviewing candidates for high volume manufacturing environment, assisting with orientation and onboarding activities. • Partner with community and other resources for job fairs, assist in Employee Relations Functions. • Support with ADP payroll, enter employee information into Enterprise HR, initiate background checks and process I-9 via E-Verify. Help new hires enroll in medical, dental and 401 K benefits. • Maintain all employees badging with Sonitrol and update the employee digital communication board. • Maintain employee files and support special projects as needed. • Conduct regular follow-up with new employees and managers to ensure a smooth on-boarding experience. Show less



CVPartners

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Specialist

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Tacoma, WA CVPartners is a boutique staffing agency specializing in Finance & Accounting, IT, and H.R. • Worked through payroll issues every day, by hands-on processing reviewing time, etc. • Supported weekly payroll processing in the construction and manufacturing industry, by using Vista Viewpoint ERP for 280 employees. • Updated their I -9 process and other items in the Employee hand book. • Conducted new employee orientation and ran various reports as needed.



Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources / Payroll Generalist

  • 2015 - Dec 2018

  Puyallup, Washington • Conducted weekly new hire orientation in partnership with the other HR Generalists. • Developed and maintained strong and trusting relationships with employees and managers in order to successfully mediate and resolve employee relations concerns and grievances. • Supported department wide with special projects and additional responsibilities as they present themselves whether annual (Benefits Open Enrollment, Service Awards, etc.) or spontaneous. • Responded to employee inquiries… Show more • Conducted weekly new hire orientation in partnership with the other HR Generalists. • Developed and maintained strong and trusting relationships with employees and managers in order to successfully mediate and resolve employee relations concerns and grievances. • Supported department wide with special projects and additional responsibilities as they present themselves whether annual (Benefits Open Enrollment, Service Awards, etc.) or spontaneous. • Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits and time off inquires in person, via phone and email in a timely fashion (within 24 hours). • Remained knowledgeable, ensured compliance with and answer general inquires with regard to company policies, procedures and programs which govern employees, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook. • Compiled and analyzed payroll data and maintain payroll records including but limited to journal entries, biweekly payroll procedures and balance payroll runs for multiple states. • Verified and reconciled accuracy of figures, calculations, and posting related to payroll(s). • Maintained electronic/manual time-sheets for back – up record keeping. Show less



Southern Wine & Spirits of WA

• United States
• Wine & Spirits

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  Puyallup, Washington Area • Conducted weekly new hire orientation in partnership with the other HR Generalists. • Developed and maintained strong and trusting relationships with employees and managers in order to successfully mediate and resolve employee relations concerns and grievances. • Supported department wide with special projects and additional responsibilities as they present themselves whether annual (Benefits Open Enrollment, Service Awards, etc.) or spontaneous. • Responded to employee… Show more • Conducted weekly new hire orientation in partnership with the other HR Generalists. • Developed and maintained strong and trusting relationships with employees and managers in order to successfully mediate and resolve employee relations concerns and grievances. • Supported department wide with special projects and additional responsibilities as they present themselves whether annual (Benefits Open Enrollment, Service Awards, etc.) or spontaneous. • Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits and time off inquires in person, via phone and email in a timely fashion (within 24 hours). • Remained knowledgeable, ensure compliance with and answer general inquires with regard to company policies, procedures and programs which govern employees, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook. Show less



LSG Sky Chefs

• Germany
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Representative

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  Seattle, Wa • Performed complex and specialized work related to the preparation, processing, and maintenance of payroll. • Processed payroll of over 260 employees’ and audit daily and hourly time sheets each week. • Provided administrative support to the human resources department in the areas of recruiting/staffing, employee relations, safety, union/labor relations, and training. • Conducted new-hire orientation and work with the Market HR Manager on retention programs to lower… Show more • Performed complex and specialized work related to the preparation, processing, and maintenance of payroll. • Processed payroll of over 260 employees’ and audit daily and hourly time sheets each week. • Provided administrative support to the human resources department in the areas of recruiting/staffing, employee relations, safety, union/labor relations, and training. • Conducted new-hire orientation and work with the Market HR Manager on retention programs to lower turnover. • Input employee and related data into the human resources information system (ADP). • Maintained employee files; process various forms to document human resources actions such as new-hire, change-of-status, performance evaluations, pay changes, benefits, and terminations. • Assisted in coordinating Anniversary and Award recognition. • Run daily reports that include Manpower and staffing updates. Show less



The Seattle Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Benefits and Leave Specialist

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Seattle, WA Performed benefits administration processes (e.g. billing, report writing, benefits comparisons, eligibility, enrollments, etc.) for assigned benefits programs.



Esterline - Hytek Finishes

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  • Responsible for all recruiting including screening, interviewing and assisting in the selection decision for openings throughout the company. Managed temporary staffing vendors, maintained Applicant Tracking flow log, and assisted will all new hire orientations. • Administered Affirmative Action program to maintain proper compliance.



Northwest Staffing Resources

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruiter

  • Sep 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Interviewed qualified candidates and conducted new employee orientation. • Provided professional efficient and positive customer service to visitors, employees, candidates, and vendors. • Responded to requests for employment verification. • Coordinated payroll and invoicing process. • Managed unemployment claims and hearings as needed. • Worked with hiring manager and HR Manager to determine total compensation package.



AlliedBarton Security Services

• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Recruiter

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2007

  • Attracted and identified a pool of potential employees, encouraging them to apply for positions within the organization. • Hired qualified candidates throughout Washington Sate. • Worked with Account Managers on the disciplinary procedures and handled employee relation issues. • Trained and mentored new office support staff. • Created and implemented programs to help manage and reduce turnover. • Performed appropriate background checks/test on qualified… Show more • Attracted and identified a pool of potential employees, encouraging them to apply for positions within the organization. • Hired qualified candidates throughout Washington Sate. • Worked with Account Managers on the disciplinary procedures and handled employee relation issues. • Trained and mentored new office support staff. • Created and implemented programs to help manage and reduce turnover. • Performed appropriate background checks/test on qualified candidates. • Coordinated training dates, uniform requirements and reporting instructions with Account Managers Show less



Earthlink

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Benefits Assistant

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2005

  • Provided support for inquiries regarding health/welfare, and eligibility issues. • Processed leave of absence adjustments in Aliquant (online administration system) and notify employees of their status. • Interacted with vendors, third party administrator, and health providers to investigate and resolve enrollment issues. • Managed and maintained over 3500-employee tuition reimbursement program files. • Processed 25 billing invoices for administrative and record… Show more • Provided support for inquiries regarding health/welfare, and eligibility issues. • Processed leave of absence adjustments in Aliquant (online administration system) and notify employees of their status. • Interacted with vendors, third party administrator, and health providers to investigate and resolve enrollment issues. • Managed and maintained over 3500-employee tuition reimbursement program files. • Processed 25 billing invoices for administrative and record keeping services. • Gathered data for yearly 401(k) 5500 audit, process distributions requests and answer general 401(k). • Managed Benefits Specialist and Coordinators with employee/vendor follow up, as well as other projects as assigned. Show less