Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Karla Drawbaugh
Honoraville, AL 36042
acrpsk@r.postjobfree.com
Forward thinking, performance-driven professional with years of combined expertise in Payroll and Human resources management. Highly effective team player that understands the value of working together towards a common goal with the ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters. Comfortable working in a multi-tasking project-oriented environment; proven problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills in a complex environment.
Core Skills & Specialties:
Payroll and Human Resource Department Start up, Benefits Administration, Safety & OSHA, Employment Law (IL, IA, WI, IN, MN), Employee Relations, FMLA,ADA,EEO,WC, HR Policies, Procedures & Manuals, Training & Development, Staff Recruitment & Retention, Organizational Development, Employee Relations.
Computer Skills: Great Plains 10, All Windows operating systems; proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Word, Visio 10, AS400, and a working knowledge of ADP, HRIS systems, Mysis and have knowledge of implementation and database development.
Work Experience
2014 through Present – Ozark Materials, LLC
Human Resource/Administration Assistant
•Assisted all personnel on inventory receipts, stock movement, purchasing orders, payroll, and Human Resources general questions.
•Assisted in creating and communicating all Human Resource policies, job descriptions, and correct procedures.
•Assisted in writing and implementation of new procedures and policies.
•Work with all levels of personnel to help with any questions, problems or communication issues.
•Collaborated with various levels of management to gather information pertaining to key projects.
•Other Duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences.
2002 through 2014 - Joseph Behr and Sons, Inc.
Payroll Administrator
•In charge of a multi-state company payroll for over 500 employees, including three different unions. Maintained employee reports, contact information, processed time cards, and payroll and attendance/vacation reports; provided basic benefit information, ensured policy and contract compliance and managed events.
•Responsible for multi-state quarterly and yearly payroll taxes including filing of all appropriate reports.
•Complete processing and submitting W-2’s.
•Implemented a new payroll program, and assisted with the transfer of all payroll information.
•Administered all aspects of Human Resources all employee benefits.
•Administered the 401(k) and profit sharing programs.
•Coordinated recruitment and hiring; prepared all pre-employment paper work, physicals and drug screenings, as well as scheduled orientations and training.
•Coordinated with employment agencies regarding job openings, hiring policies and negotiating rates based on SIC codes.
•Maintained a comprehensive safety program by the following: preparing illness and injury reports for internal use, workers' comp, training, and other required records; following up on workers' comp cases and the employees return to work status.
•Liaison between all department personnel on diverse matters.
•Frequently trained new office/management staff, and was often called upon to teach co-workers how to use newly acquired software programs.
•Acted as the project liaison for corporate initiated projects, arranged, participated in, and implemented, as directed, conferences and meetings; prepared reports for meetings and published information as necessary.
•Completed all aspects of program to achieve DOT compliance including licensing, safety training, and drug screening program.
•Revised job descriptions across all levels of all facilities to construct an accurate picture of duties and skills required for each position to help facilities pay scales and review processes.
•Collaborated with various levels of management to gather information pertaining to key projects.
•Other Duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences.
1996 through 2002 – Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation
Payroll Administrator
In charge of a multi-state company payroll for over 350 employees. Maintained employee reports, contact information, processed time cards, and payroll and attendance/vacation reports; provided basic benefit information, ensured policy and contract compliance and managed events.
Responsible for multi-state quarterly and yearly payroll taxes including filing of all appropriate reports.
Processed and submitted W-2’s
Administered the 401(k) and pension programs.
Provided full support of Human Resource programs, processes and services by participating in all planning, organizing, facilitating, administering, training and implementing activities within several specialized areas of expertise related to the following: staffing, job analysis and evaluations.
Coordinated the company’s bi-monthly training course regarding their gear schools.
Organized details of off-site functions involving participants’ availability, securing of location, menu choices, travel arrangements and material preparation, i.e. correspondence, charts and slide presentations.
1986 through 1996 – Anderson Packaging, Inc.
Payroll Manager
Was in charge of payroll for 400 employees at 6 locations.
Filed the quarterly and yearly tax returns for all locations.
Worked on creating a program to reduce cost by bringing payroll in house.
Administered all health reimbursement programs, and insurance programs.
Worked with Human Resource programs, processes and services by participating in all planning, organizing, facilitating, administering, training and implementing activities within several specialized areas of expertise related to the following: staffing, job analysis and evaluations.
Maintained various personnel records.
Kept records of work assignments and staffing changes, including termination, temp conversions and leaves of absence (including FMLA leave.), posted job openings internally and placed outside job notices with newspapers and state employment service, administer wage and salary policies: conducted surveys of personnel practices and wage surveys in other companies in the area; notified supervisors of scheduled performance reviews and processed reports for personnel files and notify the payroll department of rate changes.
Worked on illness and injury reports for internal use, workers' comp, training, and other required records and following up on workers' comp cases and the status of employees regarding return to work.
Coordinated the installation of a new computerized time clock system.
Controlled the handling of accounts payables and inventory.
Prepared audit schedules and period financial statements.
Education: Earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Rock Valley College in May of 1996. Earned a Certificate of Secretarial Studies from Robert Morris College in June of 1981.
Other: Chairperson for annual holiday parties and company picnic. Member of the Payroll Association since 1986. Worked with kids on how to referee and score keep volleyball, along with refereeing for all ages.
References
Richard Behr, Owner of Joseph Behr & Sons, 1100 Seminary St., Rockford, IL 61104. Telephone number is 815-***-****. Known for 12 years.
Susan Gourp, Onwer of Zeal Solutions, 2135 City Gate Lane, Suite 300, Naperville, IL 60563, Telephone number is 630-***-****. Known for 7 years.
Brenda Wilcox, Office Manager, 11115 Prairie Wind Place, Roscoe, IL, 61073. Telephone number is 414-***-****. Known for 12 years.
Christina Southwick, Assistant Principal Flynn Middle School, 317 First Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084. Telephone number is 815-***-****. Known 19 years.
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