Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Blanche M. Villacreses
Chicago, Illinois 60639
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Objective: To obtain a position with a progressive organization in a team
oriented environment where I can both make a contribution
and further develop my skills in my chosen career; human
resources/payroll.
Experience: Republic Windows and Doors LLC, Chicago, Illinois
2006-July 2008 Human Resources Generalist
. Enter and update the HRIS system with transactions
related to new hires, terminations, department
transfers, salaries and personal information changes.
. Conduct regular systematic audits to ensure accuracy and
completeness of data between Navision, ADP and Kronos
interface systems.
. Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for approximately
400 employees.
. Handle and set up employee benefits which include
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA, 401(K), STD, LTD,
FMLA, LOA, and Cobra.
. Maintain benefit websites for all active employees and
cobra participants.
. Investigate issues and counsel employees on benefits,
leave of absences and other policies and programs as
required.
. Conduct benefit explanations for exempt, non-exempt and
union employees.
. Conduct annual benefit renewal and open enrollment
process.
. Maintain working relationships with auditors, vendors
and providers and coordinate transfer of data as
required.
. Reconcile monthly insurance billing invoices and
recommend payment based on adjustments.
. Process and set up deductions such as wage garnishments,
bankruptcies, child support, and other miscellaneous
deductions.
. Assist Human Resource Manager with investigation and
resolving employee issues with union stewards before a
grievance is reached.
. Determine and process 401(K) loan and hardship
withdrawal approval.
. Determine FMLA and LOA approval based on company policy
and union contract.
. Process employee worked hours on the kronos timekeeper
system.
. Audit and approve the availability of vacation and sick
time.
. Verify previous employment for new hires, and terminated
employees.
. Schedule interviews; interview candidates; screen
applicants.
. Work closely with Human Resource Manager in providing
wage reports and data research for W/C.
. Work closely with Controller to ensure accuracy of
401(K) ACH transfers.
. Perform special projects requested by management and the
Accounting department
2003-2005 Alden Management Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Payroll Specialist/Human Resources Representative
. Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for approximately
1,000 employees.
. Enter and update the HRIS system with payroll changes,
new hires, employee status, terminations and personal
information changes.
. Handle new hire paper work in accordance with company
policies.
. Reconcile monthly billings for health, dental, life
insurance, and union dues.
. Maintain strong working relationships with nursing homes
and unionized facilities.
. Submit insurance enrollment forms on a timely manner to
the insurance carrier.
. Process and set up deductions such as wage garnishments,
bankruptcies, child support, and other miscellaneous
deductions.
. Handle employee benefits which include FMLA, LOA, STD,
LTD, and COBRA.
. Process employee worked hours on the kronos timekeeper
system.
. Verify previous employment for new hires, and terminated
employees.
. Perform additional duties, and special projects
requested by supervisor, management and the Accounting
department
2001-2002 University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Human Resources, Student Aide
. Data entry of new employees.
. Updated employee group changes.
. Performed general office assignments as required.
Summer 2001 International Truck and Engine Corp., Melrose Park, Illinois
Internship, Human Resources
. Assist Human Resource Manager and Personnel Generalist
with employees and interns.
. Develop a spreadsheet to keep up to date with Equal
Employment Opportunity regulations and company's
Professional Grade Levels.
. Assist Recruiter with greeting interviewing candidates.
. Arrange interview schedules between management and
potential employees.
. Aide in planning activities with Human Resource
Generalist for summer interns.
Computer Skills: Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Access,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher,
Microsoft Outlook,
Lotus Notes Mail and Windows XP.
Database: Oracle and Navision
Knowledgeable with Kronos Timekeeper, ADP PC/Payroll,
Abra System, Report Writer, Crystal Reports, Report
System.
Education: Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
Master of Science in Human Resource Management, December
2007
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing, December 2002
Awarded Entrepreneurship Studies Certificate
Language: Fluent in Spanish
References: Available upon request
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