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• Delegate work to techs based on skill and repair difficulty• Prepare repair orders by describing symptoms, causes, repairs and services required while obtaining approval signatures and entering orders into Reynolds & Reynolds database• Prepare customer invoices and process payments • Effectively communicate with customers recommended and required vehicle repairs and keep them up-to-date on vehicle status• Effectively communicate customer concerns to technicians and verify repairs

As the Scheduling Staffing Administrator, my duties include keeping our store staffed, scheduled, and effective. My talent acquisition functions involve canvassing candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, making offers, and being available to candidates through the entire hiring process.I conduct orientations and guide new associates through the new hire training and ensure their awareness of Lowe's policies and are ready to "deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need."In my scheduling capacity, I devise a weekly schedule for over 180 associates with an expert knowledge of Kronos, maintaining associate availabilities and adequate coverage.I help to support a strong safety culture by handling all administrative tasks related to Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Claims. To be successful, the individual in this role must be organized and able to balance many administrative tasks throughout the day.Administrative duties include maintaining hardcopy and electronic associate and driver files, payroll, updating HR boards to remain in compliance of state and federal policies, updating time and attendance records, and working claim files.Expert knowledge of Kronos, Workday, Kenexa, and Microsoft applications.

Assist with the hiring and recruiting of employees; facilitate new hire orientations; assist with employee benefit changes; enter time off requests; process employee punches, tax and job changes; answer employee inquiries; process payroll through Kronos.

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