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EmPower HR is focused on creating customized human resource management solutions for our clients and their employees. Our mission is to develop employees, drive company success and enrich the communities in which we do business. Our difference? We're human. We believe in the power of high-value personal interactions, and we focus on what matters: people.

Processing the district’s payroll, calculating and updating employee records to ensure accurate salary, benefits, and deductions, completing payroll related reporting and filing with various governmental authorities, maintaining necessary payroll records, and various other duties as assigned.

•We help members navigate the health care system.•We help members become better health care consumers.•We resolve insurance issues and provide assistance with medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and health reimbursement arrangement benefits.•We provide specific cost and quality information for tests, surgeries and other health care services.•We deliver a return on investment to companies like Harley Davidson, Briggs & Stratton, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, and Assurant Health

Provides long-term care in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. This includes contracting services for small and mid-sized companies. Recruited to help in the acquisition of a new company; guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of Benefit HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with senior management to review Benefits HR policies and procedures; create group benefits databases. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; and handle Benefit HR generalist workplace issues. Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of a new acquisition. Maintained structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas benefits packages, application processing, and invoice reconciliation.Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across with all employees in the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind the success of providing outstanding customer service. Brought benefit programs into full compliance. Reduced benefits costs annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.Worked with the employee manual covering issues including FMLA policy, short term disability and benefits information.

Regional restaurant chain located in southeastern Wisconsin. Manager of Operation, 1991 to 2005Promoted to fulfill a broad range of restaurant operational functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records; Resolved conflicts between employees; and promoted employee wellness and performed exit interviews.Key Results:Trained line staff on operational techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound quality and customer service.Co-developed company's standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing food spoilage and over preparation of food.