Brett Kessler, MSc

Payroll Administrator/HR Assistant at National Elevator Cab & Door Corp.
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Experience

    • United States
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Payroll Administrator/HR Assistant
      • Mar 2015 - Present

      • Handle all daily Human Resources processes (including Benefits and Workman’s Compensation) • Handle all employee life cycle processes (new hire, relations/benefits, termination) • Processing both union and non-union payrolls and adding a payroll company • Handle daily union relations • Accounts payable and accounts receivables processing • Handle all daily Human Resources processes (including Benefits and Workman’s Compensation) • Handle all employee life cycle processes (new hire, relations/benefits, termination) • Processing both union and non-union payrolls and adding a payroll company • Handle daily union relations • Accounts payable and accounts receivables processing

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Payroll Benefits Specialist
      • Nov 2008 - Feb 2013

      Payroll/Benefits Specialist • Processed multi-state payroll for 1,000 employees using ADP EV5 • Used both ADP Reportsmith and Reportwriter (online) to do payroll reports • Conducted payroll and benefits orientations for large groups • Enrolled employees onto medical benefits carrier and COBRA administrator websites • Trained managers in the use of a web based, time keeping system • Trained and assisted employees on the use of a web based, employee self service system Payroll/Benefits Specialist • Processed multi-state payroll for 1,000 employees using ADP EV5 • Used both ADP Reportsmith and Reportwriter (online) to do payroll reports • Conducted payroll and benefits orientations for large groups • Enrolled employees onto medical benefits carrier and COBRA administrator websites • Trained managers in the use of a web based, time keeping system • Trained and assisted employees on the use of a web based, employee self service system

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources/Payroll Consultant
      • Dec 2007 - Oct 2008

      Human Resources/Payroll Consultant for several firms, including: • Levitz – Trouble shooter for multi-state payroll team for 2,000 employees • MRC - Drafted employee handbook and job descriptions. Human Resources/Payroll Consultant for several firms, including: • Levitz – Trouble shooter for multi-state payroll team for 2,000 employees • MRC - Drafted employee handbook and job descriptions.

    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator
      • Mar 2007 - Dec 2007

      Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator -Handled all HR and payroll functions and helped establish emergency/fire procedures. Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator -Handled all HR and payroll functions and helped establish emergency/fire procedures.

    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Director
      • Jul 2005 - Jun 2006

      Director of HR • Held training sessions on Sexual Harassment and conducted sexual harassment investigations • Coordinated employee evaluations and disciplinary actions • Handled licensing of staff by the New York State Department of Education • Transferred the company to a new medical benefits carrier • Transferred the company to a new 401(k) provider while increasing employee participation Director of HR • Held training sessions on Sexual Harassment and conducted sexual harassment investigations • Coordinated employee evaluations and disciplinary actions • Handled licensing of staff by the New York State Department of Education • Transferred the company to a new medical benefits carrier • Transferred the company to a new 401(k) provider while increasing employee participation

    • Paymaster
      • Feb 2002 - Jun 2005

      Paymaster (acted as Human Resources/Payroll Manager) • Supervised an accounting clerk • Processed combined union and non-union, multi-state payroll • Managed employee relations with both unions and individuals • Standardized company policy between departments • Developed new policies and interpreted existing policies • Helped to establish monthly and annual employee recognition program • Assisted with Employees’ sponsorship filings • Participated in year-end 401(k) compliance testing and reviewed the Form 5500 • Advised the company on new 401(k) plan options • Held annual Benefits Update meetings • Benefits invoice reconciliation • Assisted managers in identifying company needs for new positions • Placed “help wanted” advertisements in newspapers and placement agencies • Reviewed resumes, arranged for and conducted interviews • Instituted the use of internet based recruiting sites • Sent out COBRA notification letters and kept track of COBRA participants • Coordinated Workman’s Compensation investigation Show less

    • Human Resources Assistant
      • Apr 2001 - Oct 2001
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
      • Jan 2000 - Feb 2001

      Handled payroll processing and benefits administration for a company of over 100 employees in three states (NY, MD, VA). Handled payroll processing and benefits administration for a company of over 100 employees in three states (NY, MD, VA).

    • United States
    • Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator
      • May 1998 - Aug 1999
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Payroll Clerk
      • Mar 1995 - May 1998

Education

  • Stony Brook University
    Master of Science (MSc), Management and Public Policy; Certificate in Labor Management Studies (now called HR)
    1991 - 1994
  • Stony Brook University
    BA, History; Minor Biology
    1985 - 1990

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