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Provide administrative support to HR and both Managing Partners including correspondence, legal documents, financial management and events/logistics coordinationMaintain Google Suite calendars ensuring appropriate for daily activities: scheduling, meeting coordination, interviews, and appointmentsCoordinate complex travel arrangements including flights, transportation , and hotels/Airbnb for trips that may include multiple foreign destinationsDraft and prepare meeting agendas, create and handle presentations, expense reports, and confidential correspondencesManage all holiday parties and company events along with client yearly giftsCreate job posts, interview candidates, propose offer letters, and onboarding

Maintain databases and track the training of new hired or promoted managers for benefits, payroll, travel, all expenses until graduationProvided executive level support to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and OperationsScheduled and facilitated high-level conference calls, board and management meetings, travel arrangements, and special events for senior executivesMaintained Outlook calendar for SVP of Human Resources, SVP of Operations, Director of Training and Leadership Development, Director of Management TrainingServed as a liaison for senior level executives, board members, middle management and administrative staff, and event planningTracks and monitors department accounts and associated expendituresPrepares, proofreads, and/or edits department presentations, brochures, pamphlets, and handouts

Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for 1,700+ hourly/tipped/commissioned/salary employees, benefits, quarterly tax reporting, annual reporting, audits, W2’s, 1099’s and ACA reporting for a multi-state restaurant group Reconcile benefits and payroll in the accounting system, benefit invoices, payroll reports, worker’s compensation, and GL accountsReport on and oversee all union dues and affairs that pertain to benefits and payrollOnboard new hires, process termination filings, ensure accuracy of payroll deductions and garnishments, perform employment verifications, and handle unemployment claims in 10+ statesCompile monthly Employee Master Data Report which includes base pay and labor distributions, weekly working hours, and employee groupsAssist with screening candidates for management positions, conducting background checks, and completing new hire paperwork.Provide requested information for unemployment claims and serve as a representative for all depositions

Provided executive level support to the Director of Food and BeverageHandled all payroll, scheduling, and expense reportsComposed daily correspondence on behalf of senior management and department leadersManaged accurate and efficient filing system for TABC cards, business licenses, and equipment contracts Allocated daily and monthly business transactions including, but not limited to: travel expenses, office inventory, and operating costsFacilitated weekly department meetingsPrepared travel arrangements for Director of Food and Beverage, Director of Operations, staff, and external candidatesOrdered all office supplies, equipment, and uniforms for all food and beverage operations Assisted with all other hotel departments (particularly Sales, Marketing, Catering, and Convention Services) with reporting, accounting, and telephone coverage as needed

Responsible for time and attendance for 3,000+ hourly staff (tipped and commissioned) as well as provided administrative support to Vice President of Food and Beverage, restaurant managers, vendors, and Gaylord Opryland executive senior leadership team Prepared, revised and reviewed documents including policies and procedures, contracts, presentations, expenses, and otherfinancial reports Scheduled and facilitated high-level conferences calls, board and management meetings, travel arrangements, and special eventsfor senior executives Maintained Outlook calendar for Vice President, Food and BeverageServed as a liaison for senior level executives, board members, Marriott Senior Leadership, middle management and administrative staff Provided administrative office support including maintaining office supply inventory, maintenance, IT and telephone duties, andoffice relocations