Ben Diercks Email & Phone Number

Waltham, Ma

• Restructured HR department to better support the needs of the organization and saved $200K+ of payroll year over year• Assess the organization’s structure to ensure proper staffing and the right people doing the right job• Manage staffing processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and provide detailed feedback to hiring managers• Direct all efforts with regard to benefit audits, annual 5500 filing, employee promotions, and salary increases• Lead all HR activity and integration processes for all companies through mergers and acquisitions• Created and implemented new annual performance review policy in consultation with managers• Administer the organization’s 401(k) plan which includes education, enrollment, and compliance• Provide expert guidance for managers and employees in highly sensitive and complex employee relations situations • Led the implementation project of a complex payroll system upgrade from ADP to Paycom• Oversee the organization’s HRIS/Payroll System with ADP and Paycom• Guide, maintain, and review the new hire onboarding process for continual improvement and efficiency• Lead a team of seven HR professionals for an organization of over 2000 employees• Maintain relationship with legal counsel and benefit brokers• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and HR best practices regarding audits, employee relations, immigration law/work authorization• Maintain and implement the organization’s Affirmative Action Plan• Relationship builder who has credibility and trust from all levels of the organization

• Oversee the selection process of a new HRIS system from Ultimate Software • Provide analysis and guidance in selection of HRIS system• Develop training on UltiPro and Kronos to ensure cohesion and full utilization across organizational teams• Serve as liaison and project lead during implementation of UltiPro• Manage the upgrade of our time and attendance system to Kronos 6.1• Provide expert employee relation guidance and conflict resolution for all levels of the organization• Exercise independent judgment when advising and assisting managers in all coaching and counseling situations with their team members• Manage staffing processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and provide detailed feedback to hiring managers• Develop recruitment advertising materials including employment brand, advertisements to engage passive and active candidates• Oversee on-boarding process for new hires• Manage and facilitate the termination process Payroll/Benefits Administrator • Process payroll for 700+ employees using Kronos, ADP, and UltiPro software• Provide payroll reporting and analysis to the Executive team• Manage and administer benefit package including selection of company medical/dental plan, 401K plan, and FSA plan• Administer and manage FMLA requests• File annual 5500 for medical/dental and 401K plans• Oversee annual payroll and 401K audits

Boston, Ma

Member of the Church board; Provided the board monthly and year-end income/expense reports; Wrote and submitted checks to vendors.