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Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

St. Louis Park, Mn

Sela is a family-owned residential exterior property contractor. They employ 125 associates in Minnesota and Wisconsin across five lines of business.• Provide human resources leadership and training to all levels of management.• Investigate employee concerns and complaints and recommend appropriate actions to managers and supervisors to resolve issues. • Created and now manage the employee performance review process and provide guidance to management teams.• Support… Show more Sela is a family-owned residential exterior property contractor. They employ 125 associates in Minnesota and Wisconsin across five lines of business.• Provide human resources leadership and training to all levels of management.• Investigate employee concerns and complaints and recommend appropriate actions to managers and supervisors to resolve issues. • Created and now manage the employee performance review process and provide guidance to management teams.• Support management decision process regarding promotions and salary increases.• Create new policies and revise existing policies according to business objectives and government regulations.• Develop and implement recruiting plans, using both innovative and traditional strategies. • Lead full cycle talent acquisition process including developing job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing, evaluating, offer development and onboarding.• Supervise seven administrative employees and perform various office manager duties. • Determine benefit offering with assistance of a benefit broker. • Administer all benefit programs including individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA), dental, life and AD&D, and short-term disability insurances. • Oversee all aspects of 401(k) retirement plan including compliance and audits, communication to employees, and weekly administration of the plan.• Manage EEO and Affirmative Action programs, workers compensation claims, OSHA reporting, and safety programs.• Process weekly payroll using CBIZ, Paycom, and Acumatica systems. • Manage and perform all actions relating to HRIS and payroll administration. Successfully led two HRIS/Payroll conversions.• Managed response to COVID-19 by creating and updating policies, procedures, and training. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

GWG is a publicly traded provider of illiquid life insurance products. In 2019, they employed over 70 associates throughout three lines of business, in eight states. Acquired by Beneficent in November 2019.• Advised management on appropriate resolution of employee issues. • Developed, recommended, and implemented HR policies and procedures. • Directed full cycle recruiting and onboarding for sales, operations, IT, finance, and other roles. • Assisted Chief of Staff with… Show more GWG is a publicly traded provider of illiquid life insurance products. In 2019, they employed over 70 associates throughout three lines of business, in eight states. Acquired by Beneficent in November 2019.• Advised management on appropriate resolution of employee issues. • Developed, recommended, and implemented HR policies and procedures. • Directed full cycle recruiting and onboarding for sales, operations, IT, finance, and other roles. • Assisted Chief of Staff with relocation and retention programs for associates after acquisition. Show less

Bloomington, Mn

Tata is a global, publicly traded, IT consultancy company. They employ over 40,000 associates in the United States and 385,000 associates worldwide. • Provide guidance and direction to local and expat employees and/or supervisors on human resource issues at several different client locations in Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, Fargo, and Omaha. • Advise, counsel, and direct 450 associates on topics concerning benefits, workforce effectiveness, cultural awareness, behavioral interviewing… Show more Tata is a global, publicly traded, IT consultancy company. They employ over 40,000 associates in the United States and 385,000 associates worldwide. • Provide guidance and direction to local and expat employees and/or supervisors on human resource issues at several different client locations in Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, Fargo, and Omaha. • Advise, counsel, and direct 450 associates on topics concerning benefits, workforce effectiveness, cultural awareness, behavioral interviewing, immigration, and new hire onboarding for local and expat associates. • Investigate associate incidents and take appropriate action such as: verbal and written warnings, suspensions, and terminations.• Maintain partnerships with the Regional HR Talent Engagement Manager, fellow HR Talent Engagement Partners, and the TCS Corporate Support Staff and leadership team in New Jersey. Show less

Edina, Mn

A private, employee owned, technology holding company, Equus employs over 200 individuals throughout four lines of business, in three states. Duties Include:• Advise management on strategic HR business initiatives including employee relations, compliance, and organizational design.• Serve as primary administrator and trainer for SuccessFactors HRIS system. Act as point person for onboarding and employee central module implementation.• Enhance new hire orientation and… Show more A private, employee owned, technology holding company, Equus employs over 200 individuals throughout four lines of business, in three states. Duties Include:• Advise management on strategic HR business initiatives including employee relations, compliance, and organizational design.• Serve as primary administrator and trainer for SuccessFactors HRIS system. Act as point person for onboarding and employee central module implementation.• Enhance new hire orientation and onboarding process by creating a monthly half day orientation session. Conduct new hire orientations and trainings and oversee onboarding process for all new hires.• Assist Benefits Manager with benefit suite design, open enrollment process, RFP process, and monthly benefit orientation and enrollments. • Streamline HR reporting, develop and generate HR metrics and workforce analytics. • Create new policies and revise employee handbook to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as changing company culture. Show less

Chaska, Mn

QualiTech, Inc is a privately held, global manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredient products and services, QualiTech employs 100 individuals throughout four divisions, in 10 states. Payroll & Benefits Administrator Duties:• Accurately processed bi-weekly payroll using ADP web based application.• Processed and administered personnel action forms, paid time off, wage garnishments, and other changes.• Acted as point person for the… Show more QualiTech, Inc is a privately held, global manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredient products and services, QualiTech employs 100 individuals throughout four divisions, in 10 states. Payroll & Benefits Administrator Duties:• Accurately processed bi-weekly payroll using ADP web based application.• Processed and administered personnel action forms, paid time off, wage garnishments, and other changes.• Acted as point person for the migration of ADP Workforce Now from version 2.0 to 9.1.• Trained employees and new supervisors on ADP functionality and reporting. • Provided labor reports and analytics for various departments. • Performed benefits administration including: open enrollment, new hire benefits processing, changes, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees. • Coordinated and maintained FMLA leaves and records. • Facilitated the on-boarding process of all new hires including: background checks, drug testing, maintaining the e-verify program, and coordination of forms. • Conducted new hire and benefit orientations for employees. • Collaborated with other employees as a member of the Employee Engagement Committee. Show less

Excelsior, Mn

Lyman Lumber and Affiliated Companies is a leading provider of residential building materials and services. Between 2004 and 2015, they employed 500 to 1,200 associates throughout thirteen facilities, in five states. In 2011, Lyman Lumber and Affiliated Companies was acquired by US LBM Holdings, LLC.• Navigated several organizational changes including layoffs, plant closures, restructuring, Chapter 11 reorganization, and acquisition.• Full cycle recruiting and onboarding for union… Show more Lyman Lumber and Affiliated Companies is a leading provider of residential building materials and services. Between 2004 and 2015, they employed 500 to 1,200 associates throughout thirteen facilities, in five states. In 2011, Lyman Lumber and Affiliated Companies was acquired by US LBM Holdings, LLC.• Navigated several organizational changes including layoffs, plant closures, restructuring, Chapter 11 reorganization, and acquisition.• Full cycle recruiting and onboarding for union and non-union sales, operations, IT, finance, administrative and field positions.• Coached and counseled managers and supervisors on employee performance and incidents. • Coordinated employee leave of absences procedures including: FMLA/ADA compliance, short term disability and workers compensation coordination, interactive dialogue discussions, and transitioning of employees back to work or to long term disability benefits. • Managed administration of multiple 401(k), profit sharing, and pension plans including enrollment, funds distribution, loan administration, QDROs, SAR/SMM/SPD distribution, audits, and compliance testing.• Reported workers compensation claims to insurance carrier and collaborated with claims representative and management to resolve claims in a timely manner.• Maintained OSHA logs, calculated incident rates, and prepared annual 300A summary.• Accurately prepared bi-weekly payroll for 500-1,200 employees in five states.• Created and revised job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties and qualifications required for the position.• Developed new policies and handbook amendments and revised existing policies. Show less

Shakopee, Mn

Seasonal Assistant HR Manager• Trained, supervised, delegated tasks and projects to interns.• Prepared and processed employment paperwork for new employees.• Maintained over 1,200 employee records.• Implemented employee incentive program.Employee Relations Coordinator• Created and edited bi-monthly employee newsletter.• Coordinated and organized employee sport leagues.• Planned and supervised weekly events for over 500 employees.

Bachelor Of Science, Management

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Softball, Drama, Spanish Club, and Class Treasury.