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Detroit, Michigan, United States

• HRIS & Benefits Administrationo Maintain the Partnership’s HRIS systems (Paycor, Voya, Ease) including frequent audit and maintenance of personnel and benefits information and changes.o Support the administration of employee benefits across all platforms, including Voya, MetLife and Blue Cross Blue Shield.o Manage the reconciliation of all benefits statements.o Support in the annual appraisal of benefits offerings, in coordination with benefits brokerage.o Lead the Partnership’s open enrollment process. o Support annual organizational audit where applicable.• Personnel & Performanceo Support the hiring process through management of position postings, resume reviews and interview scheduling.o Lead, with support from operations coordinator, all employee onboarding and offboarding, including benefits elections and enrollments, IT setup, tax and legal document submission and payroll enrollment.o Support the annual performance development cycle: assist in updating and streamlining the process, monitor and drive the performance development annual calendar, monitor staff and management compliance, and draft compensation memos.o Develop office training calendar and organize appropriate staff training opportunities.o Lead the DRP Culture Committee to support the continued development of a positive corporate culture.• Policy & Complianceo Assist with the maintenance of DRP’s overall policy and procedure library, developing drafts and conducting updates as required.o Support the revision of DRP Employee Handbook, including coordination with legal counsel.o Troubleshoot issues related to policy, compliance and reporting as required.

• Fully responsible for personnel management processes – identifying resource needs, conducting wage/benefit analyses, recruiting, pre-screening, interviewing, candidate selection, on-boarding, benefit enrollment, and development tracking• Administration of the entire payroll cycle – timekeeping management and approval, allocation of hours, data submission to payroll service provider, and transaction accounting within company HRIS system• Conducted investigations of and formalized determinations on peer-to-peer harassment claims• Budgeting for and implementation of company benefit programs • Overhauled the organization’s quality program to ensure certification and compliance with ISO9001:2015 standard, including:o A complete revision of the Employee Handbook and Code Conducto Produced employee safety training modules in accordance with OSHA and MIOSHA standardso Creation of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for human resource and production practiceso Development of customer/vendor satisfaction surveys and tracking of related KPIso Completed formal annual internal audits (as well as informal “spot-check” audits) on company quality standard adherence • Compilation of financial records and files for independent CPA review of company financial statements• Document preparation for annual audits/reviews of company pension plan and workers’ compensation insurance renewals• Construction of COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures• Administration of workers’ compensation claims and employer responses to employee claims* Responsible for overseeing STD/LTD disability claims, from the initial employee claim through compliance throughout the leave and lastly securing return-to-work dates following medical clearance

Warren, Mi

Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing, account reconciliations, vendor compliance, and payment distributionsHandled a large volume of in-state and out-of-state unemployment claims through multiple channels: in-person and conference call hearings and written responsesResponsible for workplace accident responses, including the compilation of incident reports and workers’ compensation claims, coordination of employee transportation to medical centers, and ensuring follow-up careAchieved and maintained ISO 9001 certification for multiple entities by compiling/updating quality manuals, performing audits (internal and third-party), and maintaining document control and adherence to quality systemRecruited for and screened candidates for multiple positions including skilled tradespersons/building engineersConducted live orientations and assisted new hires throughout the orientation process; handled employment verifications and background checks as part of onboarding requirementsSecured multiple city, state, and federal government/private sector diversity initiative certifications/membershipsResponsible for writing/dissemination of company-wide correspondences related to corporate policy changes, etc.Administered company benefits by handling enrollment meetings/paperwork and working with insurance agent to ensure legal compliance and company policy adherence. Coordinated payroll, including company timekeeping, payroll processing, payment disbursement, submitting required government filings and working with a labor union to ensure contract requirementsConducted investigations related to employee incidentsPerformed yearly insurance audits to certify that company vendors have complied with contractual insurance requirementsCompiled bank reconciliations and kept top management aware of company cash positionCoordinated yearly medical requirements for a large number of employees to ensure compliance with client contracts

Southfield, Mi

• Specializing in individual international tax, with experience preparing expatriate tax returns and filings, tax equalizations, and tax projections• Preparing a wide variety of tax returns for domestic individuals, partnerships, and corporations• Acting as intermediary between local office and international affiliates, most notably with Canada and the UK• Assisting with administrative tasks including job budgeting, billing, and client relationship maintenance • Involvement in campus recruiting efforts at Walsh College

Detroit, Mi

• Prepared audit-ready deliverables that substantiate client claims of qualified R & D expenditures• Analyzed and prepared client-provided data for use in calculating R & D credits• Drafted detailed reports that summarize and explain R & D activities of clients• Participated in interviews featuring key members of clients' R & D efforts

Bingham Farms, Mi

• Compiled engagements for real estate and service industries using ProSystem Fx Engagement• Prepared depreciation and amortization schedules using Creative Solutions Fixed Asset software• Prepared financial statements and inputted adjusting entries within ProSystem Fx Engagement• Reviewed and exported client information from QuickBooks Pro

Detroit, Mi/Lathrop, Ca

• Member of quality team, assisted in improving throughput and lean processes.• Elected to union leadership position in 2006. • Handled grievances and conflicts between management officials and hourly employees. • Tracked attendance and hours worked by hourly employees.• Production responsibilities including job setting, line work, and custodial duties.

Bachelor Of Accountancy, Accounting, Gpa: 3.80

• Steven and Jane Horn Scholarship, Walsh College • Delta Mu Delta Member, Walsh College • President’s Honor, Walsh College

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