Human Resources Generalist

• May 2022 - Present

Personnel Assistant

• Sep 2015 - Present

Perform customers service functions by answering employee requests and questions •Administer benefits enrollment / termination for employees •Enter healthcare and VRS plans in HR database and BES •Skilled in assisting with various research projects and special projects •Assist with screening applications from RMS •Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database as needed. •Responsible for conducting pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting •Schedule and perform exit interviews after termination or retirement •Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars •Ensures data entry produces accurate transactions into PMIS, HR Database, and BES •Strong knowledge of state Payroll/HR practices and policies •Audit, correct, and verify discrepancies within HR/payroll systems •Provide training support to employees and staff •Certified to sit on interview panel •E-Verify capabilities Show less

Senior Hairstylist

• Sep 2005 - Present

Effectively communicate, listen and interact with different types of personalities•Create, develop & enhance client’s personal appearance•Provide excellent customer service and personal service to all clients•Shampoo, cut, color, style hair•Verify quantity and quality of merchandise received from manufacturer•Authorize payment of invoices or return of shipment•Buy goods and services the company need to resell to customers•Prepare profit/loss statements•Approves advertising copy for newspaper•Analyze salon needs and develop and refine specifications for supplies and equipment•Designed instructional material used to enhance knowledge of professional hairstylists Show less

Payroll Technician

• May 2010 - Jun 2012

Ensures time and attendance is recorded for all employees and maintains employee payroll records•Reviews regulations and manuals to obtain information needed to resolve problems, questions or issues pertaining to time and attendance•Reviews and validates data received and coordinates corrective actions with Timekeepers•Analyzes financial transactions for validation of the accounting classification cited and requests and monitors corrective action as necessary•Utilize CIPPS automated system to calculate employee pay in accordance with regulations•Process annual leave payout, sick leave payout, garnishments and short term disability payments•Utilize EXCEL to prepare & maintain complex payroll spreadsheets•Enter in personnel actions from source documents with accuracy•Provides assistance to employees regarding payroll services•Conducts payroll audits when necessary•Strong knowledge of state Payroll/HR practices and policies•Effectively communicate orally & in writing with management•Research and resolve discrepancies•Process payroll adjustments Show less

Payroll Accountant

• Jun 2012 - Sep 2015

Key payroll transactions in CIPPS •Prepare payroll certification for transmission to DOA •Prepare and transmit reciprocal taxes for multi-state reporting •Performs payroll/benefit-related reconciliations to General Ledger and other accounts (ATV,FAAS) •Performs duties related to benefits, classification, workers’ compensation, records maintenance; maintain personnel files. •View and Research VNAV as needed ( viewing capabilities only) •Receive and prepare third party checks and mail according to policy •Key annual leave, sick leave, garnishments and short term disability payments in CIPPS •Prepare and submit monthly healthcare bill •Strong knowledge of payroll/HR practices and laws •Prepare FAAS for various financial accounts (Healthcare, workers comp. etc.) •Adheres to Human Resources manual on human resource practices •Assist and complete special projects as assigned •Verify and maintain TAL leave system for corrective actions •Establish and process third party administrators •Trained new staff as needed Show less

Senior HR/Payroll Administrator

• Oct 2000 - Jul 2005

Used complex business systems to generate weekly payments for employees•Transmitted ACH files to various financial institutions on a daily basis •Process multi state payroll and semi-monthly and quarterly taxes to generate 1099 forms•Provided email and phone support to communicate to employee inquiries regarding time, pay and benefits•Updated Excel spreadsheets for processing expense reports and payroll•Filed and tracked customer invoices and employee related files•Processed unemployment claim paperwork•Conducted new employee orientation•Conducts payroll audits when necessary•Provides assistance to employees regarding payroll services•Ensures time and attendance is recorded for all employees and maintains employee payroll records•Reviews financial transactions for validation of the accounting classification cited and requests and monitors corrective action as necessary•Served as acting supervisor Show less

Accounts Payable Specialist

• Sep 1998 - Oct 2000

Obtained invoices from vendors and verified accuracy of pricing on invoices and information received on various reports•Verified existing coding provided, or provided coding as needed•Obtained approval for payment•Maintained payment and contract files•Posted invoices into the computer system•Generated accounts payable checks•Analyzed and researched vendor statements, phone calls and discrepancies.•Worked closely with department heads, other employees and vendors to resolve any issues to ensure timely payment to vendors•Assisted accounting department and other departments with special projects as needed•Assisted with training of new hires Show less

Assistant Manager

• Jul 1996 - Jul 1998

Ensured the delivery on the Customer Promise through managing the daily operations of a restaurant •Managed financial controls, operations, people development, customer service and compliance across shifts for desired restaurant outcomes (i.e., increased sales, profitability and employee retention) •Full accountability for restaurant operations in the absence of the Restaurant General Manager or Senior Assistant Manager •Directed efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt customer delivery within the established speed of service guidelines •Motivated and directed team members and Hourly Shift Coordinators to exceed customer expectations with food and friendly service in clean surroundings •Supervised and trained team members and Shift Coordinators on team stations, products, processes and policies •Managed cash control/security procedures and implemented marketing plans, maintained inventory, managed labor, and applied financial reports across shifts to enhance restaurant results •Enforced compliance with government regulations, Market Policy, employment laws, food safety, National Security Policy, operations and policies and procedures relating to all restaurant activities across shifts •Recruited, selected, hired and retained effective team talent •Counseled and disciplined team members as necessary Show less