Grant Kunkel, Ms-Hrm Email & Phone Number

Skilled, knowledgeable, diligent, and self-motivated individual with 19 years of collective work experience and over 1 year in HR. Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, which has proven successful in resolving and managing conflicts and difficult situations. Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, good work ethic, an aptitude to be proactive and an acute attention to detail. Effective organizational and time management skills with the capability and adaptability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment. Proficient in maintaining a positive, respectful attitude and in administering sound judgment. Seeking to apply abilities, skills, education, and experience into a professional career field with opportunities for growth and to learn new skills.

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  Hris Analyst/Benefits Coordinator

  Waterfurnace International

  Feb 2024 - Present - Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

  • Improved and modified HRIS system (UKG Ready) to be more effective and efficient• Created a new Time Off Request process in HRIS system to streamline PTO requests and held training sessions for managers and employees• Updated HRIS system to eliminate unused leaves (i.e., COVID-19 Leave, Emergency Paid Leave) from populating in the Accruals category, which helped to eliminate confusion and increase accuracy of reporting• Implemented a new clock in/out process in HRIS system• Assisted in the implementation of digitalizing salary attendance into HRIS system• Modified user access to HRIS system• Created digital open enrollment session in HRIS system• Formatted workflows for 60-day review notifications and system updates• Processed new benefit enrollments and prorated payroll deductions• Coordinated with UKG, Fidelity, and the HR team to implement an auto-feed process to automate the sending and updating of employee files, updating 401(k) deferrals, as well as 401(k) contribution funding for payroll• Resolved various benefit payment issues between insurance provider and employees• Conducted a benefits audit for 2024• Partnered with VP and HR team to improve and update employee handbook• Created guides for both HR and payroll processes and procedures• Collaborated on the reduction of paper usage, which helped reduce paper waste as well as improve cost savings. Accomplished by switching to saving documents digitally• Trained new Payroll Generalist on how to process weekly payroll and other related tasks• Partnered with UKG and pertinent States to update State tax rates for payroll accounts• Participated on the Event Planning Committee