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Stayed home to take care of family responsibilities.

- Managed bi-weekly payroll for 340 employees in five multi-state companies and two unions utilizing ADP Workforce Now and EZ Labor. Manually calculated timecards, researched and resolved discrepancies, processed and audited payroll data, PTO maintenance, change reporting. Tracked leave of absence, short-term disability and workers’ comp activity. - Implemented new hire orientation/onboarding and exit interviews. Point of contact for benefit administration.- Participated in employee relations investigations and workplace issues. Coordinated Employee of the Month program.- Managed Cintas uniforms, rugs and towel deliveries.- Reconciled multiple multi-vendor/multi-company monthly invoices.- Completed internal I-9 documentation audit and populated data into new ADP tracking system.

Developed HR department and provide support for this privately-owned, leading flooring installation company in the tri-state area, supporting 175 associates. Implement HR processes and manage the flow of information for this past-paced organization responsible for multi-state payroll, compliance, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, workers' comp, FMLA and disability.

Contracted assignment. Facilitated COBRA, HIPAA and FSA reports; clarified benefit plan options for open enrollment; HRIS management and data entry for open enrollment supporting 1800 employees.

Department-of-one for this privately-owned, growing global manufacturer/distributor, supporting a 100+ employee base in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. Implement HR processes in an expanding organization facilitating full cycle recruitment, employee relations, multi-state payroll, benefits, workers' comp, FMLA and disability case management. Managed recruitment and selection efforts identifying qualified candidates for a full array of positions. Addressed employee relations/training/development needs as well as performance issues. Redesigned and negotiated benefit plans resulting in a $100K savings. Hands-on benefit administration. As 401(k) Plan Administrator, review plan election options, monitor participation, ensure plan testing and Form 5500 reporting. Processed payroll for five, multi-state companies. Participated in ISO-9000 audits and safety training.

Recruitment and selection for a full aray of positions to identified qualified candidates to meet the needs of client accounts.

Provided HR field services and support for 350+ associates in five locations in a fast paced, retail business on issues including employee relations, policy communications, performance management and safety training. Conducted weekly new hire orientation, sexual harassment, safety and supervisory training classes. Coordinated disability claims and workers' compensation activity.

Responsible for HR and facility administration implementing a rapid series of mergers & acquisitions. Developed start-up initiatives to support 150+ employees in multi-state locations. Thereafter, coordinated a multiple-year headcount and location reduction process as the telecommunications industry trended downward. Full life cycle recruitment for key positions including selection, on-boarding, training, performance management, employee relations, salary administration. Negotiated benefit plan renewals and introduced voluntary programs. 401(k) Plan Administrator responsible for audits, plan testing and Form 5500 reporting. Supervised payroll and office support staff. Maintained time & attendance, FMLA, disability, workers' comp, auto and commercial liability insurance activity. Liaison with legal counsel; maintained salary guidelines; policy and process development; created employee handbook and job descriptions. Managed administration budget to streamline efficiencies. Coordinated three office renovation projects and renegotiated corporate agreement resulting in $1M savings. Negotiated 15 office lease agreements and 600+ transmitter locations and successfully integrated acquired facilities. Responsible for investor relations and press release content, publication and distribution.

Successfully completed seven purchase/sale transactions with this two-person consulting firm. Co-wrote investor confidential memorandums involving research of industry projections, technology trends and regulations for domestic and international clients. Instrumental in integrating acquired companies into existing systems, payroll and benefit transitions, employee orientations and contract negotiations. Orchestrated the assignment of 300+ facility leases. Coordinated legal licensing and service mark registrations. Managed an $8M budget, responsible for A/R and A/P.