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Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Carmel, Ny

Carmel, Ny

Provide sole human resources support for staff of 80+Advise Senior Executive team on all human resource mattersCoach and counsel employees and management staff related to human resources obligationsWork with managers/supervisors to create a cohesive team environment/cultureWrites and updates human resources policies and procedures, employee handbook; interprets and explains policy and procedures to management, employees and applicantsMaintain accurate employee records; ensure confidentiality of recordsWork with all supervisors and managers to identify and resolve high staff turnoverDevelop and administer employee benefits plans, conduct annual open enrollmentBuilt and implemented online benefit system with employee access and online enrollment

Tarrytown, New York

HR Manager and IT liaison for renewable energy startup headquartered in NY with locations in RI and CA.Reports to and supports Senior Executive team Work with managers/supervisors to foster a cohesive team environment/cultureCoach and counsel employees and management staff related to human resources obligations, employee development, engagement, rights and responsibilities, and disciplinary actionsWrites and updates human resources policies and procedures, employee handbook; interprets and explains policy and procedures to management, employees and applicantsMaintain accurate employee records; ensure confidentiality of recordsManage preparation of job descriptions and ensure accuracy of FLSA exemptionsAdminister FMLA, COBRA and workers’ compensation claims in accordance with ADADesign, build and implement the transfer of payroll/human resources functions from Paychex to ADP Workforce Now including the addition of an electronic timecards system and HRIS portalDevelop and administer employee benefits plans, conduct annual open enrollmentPlan administrator for Company 401(k) including compliance testing and 5500 filingManages all payroll processing/report writing/GL transfers Directs all recruitment, onboarding, and retention activity of workforce consistent with the operational needs of the organization at all locationsAdministrator for online banking accounts, financial softwareDesigned and administered Office 365 cloud based solution for entire company (internal and external vendors) Primary Liaison with IT vendors on Company projects regarding financial applications and special IT projectsManages relationship with outsourced IT vendors that maintained all IT equipment and computersResponsible for all office management at Corporate location and directing administrative assistants in subsidiary locations

White Plains, New York

Reported to and supports CEO, CFO and General CounselManaged annual review and daily administration of employee benefits plans; including filing of annual 5500's for the necessary lines of coverageDirected and maintained HR policy and procedure, employee handbook; interpreted and explained policy and procedures to management, employees and applicantsManaged and maintained accurate employee records; ensure confidentiality of recordsCompleted and submit year-end EEO reporting requirements Managed new hire orientation procedures and assisted in completing all required paperwork to maintain complianceDesigned and implemented electronic timecard and attendance record keeping system and HRIS system which included an employee self-service portalMaintained and tracked all employee data in HRIS system, including performance reviewsPreparation of job descriptions and ensured accuracy of FLSA exemptionsAdministered 401(k) plan and necessary record keeping ensuring compliance. Worked with independent auditor for yearly audit and reporting with 5500Submited and tracked all NYS disability claims, tracked internal short term disability policy and payments, tracked FMLA leaveTransfered payroll systems from ADP to Sage Timberline Responsible for payroll to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines Managed mailroom and office supplies inventory and orderingSupervised reception desk and scheduled coverage with administrative staffInterviewed and filled positions as needed, worked with specialized recruiters on unique positionsCompany check signing authorityContract Administration- completed, distributed and tracked all contracts with sub-contractors. Distribute executed contracts to all parties

Armonk, Ny

Directed outsourcing and administration of all employee benefits for our book of businessMarketed client renewals, including re-quoting any necessary lines of coverage on an annual basisPrepared cost and benefit analysis reports for clients during the renewal processPrepared for and held open enrollment meetings for clients Conducted on-site new hire orientation meetingsAssisted various HR departments with enrollments/changes/cobra forms for their employee medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and retirement plansMaintained client database and client filesProcessed all individual life, long and short term disability, cancer and accident policiesRequested census information from prospective clients in order to quote medical, dental, group life, long term disability plans and pension plansProcessed all new business applications for all lines of group and individual business

Mahopac, Ny

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, Human Resources

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration And Management, General