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Saint Paul, MN, US

Woodbury, MN, US

Woodbury, MN, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Provide human resources leadership and support for a national law firm consisting of 13 offices in 9 states with 450+ employees. Managed 2 direct reports: HR Payroll Specialist and HR Administrative Assistant.
• Firm-wide benefit management including point of contact with broker, carrier selection, administration of benefit plans, employee education, wellness program, open enrollment, leave of absence and FMLA.
• Administer personnel policies and handbook updates; ensure they abide by all local, state and federal regulations. Respond to policy inquiries and interpretation.
• Handle employee relations counseling, performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Collaborate with firm management team to focus on strategic vision and budget goals.
• Lead weekly team meeting to provide education, workflow direction, encourage open communication and sharing of best practices.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Manage the ADP Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) database: update personal information, benefit enrollments, employment and salary changes.
• Administer all Bowman and Brooke benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, health savings account, critical illness, accident insurance, long term care, 401(k), COBRA.
• Audit and reconcile monthly billing for all benefits.
• Assist with the annual retirement audit and facilitate all retirement contribution changes.
• Initiate the new hire process including offer letters, background checks, benefit orientation and employee training.
• Produce routine and ad hoc HR reports as necessary. Responsible for the completion of 15+ annual compensation and benefit surveys for each office location and the EEO-1 survey.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Processed semi-monthly payroll for 450+ employees, Associates and Partners across 7 different states using ADP Workforce Now.
• Reviewed all non-exempt employee timesheets for accuracy, investigate timesheet discrepancies, and transferred data into payroll software. Ensured payroll followed all applicable laws and regulations.
• Input employee W-4 changes and garnishments.
• Maintained employee personnel files.
• I-9 Compliance and audits.
• Managed applications and compliance with in-house Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.

Diemen, Noord-Holland, NL

• On-site staffing representative for a global bakery company - Work with both clients and talent to identify employment needs and priorities and provide appropriate workforce solutions.
• Build and maintain strategic partnership with the client through an extensive and detailed understanding of the client’s business, strategic direction, process and policies.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline that aligns with the client’s needs and output requirement. Consistent execution of recruiting plans to ensure the right quantity and quality of talent.
• Source, screen and select candidates according to client specific job profiles and workforce forecasts.
• Meet with key department contacts, hiring managers, and supervisors on a daily/weekly basis to assess business needs, requirements, performance, overall satisfaction with service levels and growth opportunities.
• Conduct a 4-hour new hire orientation addressing policies/procedures and safety training.

• Managed an office of 30,000+ weekly contractor hours and 13 staff members.
• On-Site Account Manager responsible for 200+ employees at a $5 million account.
• Grew account over 500% in 2010.
• Participated in the development and implementation of HR policy and procedures.
• Resource to all Staffing Consultants – Provide guidance on account management, streamlining processes, efficiency measures, new hire training, enforce ethical practices between recruiters and candidates.
• Assisted in unemployment hearings.

• Co-facilitated psycho-educational groups pertinent to the treatment of Level 3 sex offenders.
• Developed a Master Treatment Plan upon patient's arrival.
• Developed, implemented, assessed and revised Individualized Treatment Programs.
• Educated treatment staff on how to implement treatment programs ensuring consistency with program guidelines.
• Compose end-of trimester reports for clinical, county and state authorities.