Brett Kessler, MSc
Payroll Administrator/HR Assistant at National Elevator Cab & Door Corp.- Claim this Profile
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National Elevator Cab & Door Corp.
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Payroll Administrator/HR Assistant
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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
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61st Street Service Corp
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Payroll Benefits Specialist
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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
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Accountemps
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources/Payroll Consultant
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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.
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Time Cap Labs, Inc.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator
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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.
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Career Institute of Health & Technology
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Director
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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
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Paymaster
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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
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Human Resources Assistant
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Apr 2001 - Oct 2001
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Keyboard Communications
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United States
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Financial Services
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Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
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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).
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Werner & Kennedy
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United States
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Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator
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May 1998 - Aug 1999
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Coudert Brothers
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Payroll Clerk
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Mar 1995 - May 1998
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Education
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Stony Brook University
Master of Science (MSc), Management and Public Policy; Certificate in Labor Management Studies (now called HR) -
Stony Brook University
BA, History; Minor Biology