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Point of contact for HR/Payroll vendor partner. Conducted bi-weekly meetings with HR/Payroll vendor to include project discussions, and strategic planning to ensure state and federal payroll & benefits compliance. Department lead for ACA (Affordable Care Act) compliance. Responsible for onboarding Corporate employees. Processed Bi-weekly and Semi-Monthly payrolls for Corporate employees, field employees and 1099 contractors. Processed manual checks for California and Minnesota terminated employees as well as other payroll requests and adjustments. Provided weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to internal and external groups. Carried out various human resources programs and transactional processes including but not limited to HRIS data entry, HR server management, benefits, assists with uniform management. Oversaw internship preparation of projects including but not limited to filing & maintenance of active and terminated personnel, benefits, and medical files and I-9, special projects and training. Responsible for garnishment submissions to Payroll vendor and correspondence with the employee as well as agency, when requested. Assisted with time clock setup and troubleshooting issues for parking facility locations. Assisted with annual benefits open enrollment but not limited to HRIS configuration for better employee experience. Reviewed and reconciled monthly billing submissions from vendor partners. Assisted with special projects as assigned by the Vice President or Human Resources Manager. Planned and assisted with Corporate office events.

Provides day to day Human Resources support; carries out various human resources programs and transactional processes including but not limited to HRIS data entry and reporting, database management & reporting, benefits, filing, uniform database management & maintenance of active and terminated personnel files; oversees Receptionist duties as needed. Assists employees with the ADP Portal and responds to benefits questions and complaints; escalates issues to HR Manager and VP of HR as needed. Assisted by Receptionist with ordering and distributing supplies. Assists with special projects. Completes and mails reduction in hours, termination, benefits and LOA notices to employees. Assists with payroll related tasks not limited to, but including garnishments and verifications.

Operated multi-line switchboard. Routed messages and incoming shipments appropriately. Provided administrative support to Human Resources staff. Processed new hire paperwork and employee benefit packets. Utilized job search engine to post jobs. Performed background check on candidates. Followed-up and followed-through on drug test and/or background issues. Maintained active and termed files of employees personnel, benefits, and medical. Audited employee personnel records for quality purposes. Verified employment and previous employment as needed and obtained documentation, as applicable. Analyzed problems and identified alternative solutions. Communicated clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Shown strong work initiative, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and a professional work ethic. • Reduced turnaround time for the hiring process by 50%

Provided Medicare part D education on premiums, copays and benefit levels. Maintained account maintenance. Processed premium payments, making payment arrangements and rectified billing discrepancies. Researched medications, advised of other drug alternatives to medications as needed and of restrictions as well as placement on drug tiers.•Maintained the highest conversion rate during the Annual Election Period.•Maintained a 95% and above quality score

Provided support to 6 professionals on a daily basis. Edited copy, entered data, complied and researched information on competitors and clients, maintained databases for press release information, assisted in the hiring process, operated multi-phone switchboard, performed quality assurance on documentation, processed and shipped fulfillment shipments local and international, coordinated travel arrangements, processed expense reports and briefed support staff on ongoing assignments.•Decreased workflow of contract handling time by 50%.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology

Education record

Activities and Societies: Latin American Student Association Vice President, Residence Hall Association Vice President, Habitat.