Brenda Gonzalez
**** ** ***** *** *****, Fl *****
305-***-**** Cell * 305-***-**** Home * abis8h@r.postjobfree.com
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Human Resources Specialist
Professional Summary:
Expert in Administration - Staff Support - Policy Interpretation
Versatile, high-energy professional who supports and enhances Human
Resources initiatives by driving results and contributing to team efforts.
Keen ability to partner with various departments to understand business
objectives and identify corresponding Human Resources needs. Outstanding
team player with proven ability to organize and prioritize work in high-
pressured environments. Skilled in multiple areas of technology including
ADP Software, IBM 6000, ABRA, Timberline, QuickBooks, Time Star and Nova
time, WASP, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc),
Microsoft Windows XP.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service - Organization & Communication - Data Analysis-
Administration- New Employee Orientation
Logistics - Growth Strategies- Benefit Administration - Payroll
HUMAN RESOURCES PERFORMANCE
FastTrain II Corporation- Miami, Fl
Human Resources Manager 2009-present
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. Saved company approximately $90,000 a year by bringing HR services,
benefits and payroll in-house.
. Provided excellent HR services that encouraged employees & management
team to improve themselves, their work environment, and company pride.
. Solely managed all day-to-day operations of the Human Resource
Department such as interviewing, hiring, terminating, training,
mentoring, counseling, responding to all employees' inquiries, Worker's
Compensation and benefits administration.
. Consistently provided management policy interpretation and assured
accurate and consistent application of all organization policies and
procedures in accordance with federal and state laws.
. Improved company's initial impression with new hires by creating a
comprehensive, professional packet of company vision, statement, and
documentation along with streamlined introductory processes.
. Created job descriptions, employee forms and revised employee handbook
with CEO's revision and approval.
. Consulted with CEO and senior management as team lead for HRIS
implementation, evaluating bids, executing implementation, and training
staff on system.
. Successfully conducted insurance open enrollment.
. Improved employee morale by implementing monthly birthday celebration,
pot lucks, contests and other related employee activities.
MCM, LLC, Miami, Fl 2008-2009
Human Resources Generalist
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. Managed department goals and objectives including the development,
recommendation and implementation of personnel policies.
. Maintained handbook policies and procedures, and ensured personnel
compliance.
. Performed employee relation counseling and assisted in planning company
functions.
. Coordinated benefit meetings and assisted employees with enrollment.
. Monitored monthly statement to ensure correct billings.
. Monitored vacation schedules.
. Conducted recruitment for all exempt and non-exempt personnel and
directed new hire orientations.
. Implemented HRIS software; developed and implemented employee
performance measurements while acting as company liaison with legal
counsel.
. Successfully represented company in unemployment hearings.
. Maintained HRIS, HR records and regulatory agencies reporting.
. Responsible for occasional payroll administration via Timberline
software and workers compensation.
. Managed hiring, termination, and background check verifications.
. Conducted and with personnel disciplinary hearings, handle grievances,
and assist with investigations.
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CompuPay, Inc
Corporate Payroll/Commissions Administrator 1994
- 2007
Payroll Administration Responsibilities:
. Managed the accurate and timely in-house payroll processing (fourth
largest privately-held payroll outsourcing company based in Miramar,
Florida) for 650+ (hourly and salary) corporate and large multi-state
employees on a bi-weekly basis
. Processed payroll via IBM 6000 system (in house program) and ABRA
Payroll system
. Worked closely with HR Business Partners on payroll processes and
practices in areas of Health, Welfare & Operations (e.g. Employee
Deductions, Garnishments, Workers Compensation, 401K, Severance
Payroll, Relocation, Billings, Expense Reports Reconciliation, Leave
of Absences, and Accruals)
. Properly entered, reviewed and recorded employees' timesheets
. Balanced payroll accounts through auditing, analyzing, identifying and
resolving discrepancies
. Ensured data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of payroll processing
including state and federal taxes as well as W2's
. Updated states' unemployment rates in ABRA Payroll system
. Calculated and processed garnishments, retro payments, child support
orders, wage levies and assignments
. Managed all Payroll records and files for reviews and compliance with
audit procedures. (i.e. 401k, Worker's Compensation yearly audits)
. Directed assistance to external and internal auditors in all aspects
of Payroll area (e.g. records, processes, reports, etc )
Human Resources Accountability:
. Processed New Hires
. Processed Background Checks
. Processed Annual Employee Open Enrollments
. Administration of all insurance benefits and served as a customer
service representative between the employee and the insurance carrier
. Reconciled and approved monthly insurance bills and submitted for
payment
. 401k Administrator
. Worker's Compensation Claims
. Kept employees' files updated with all insurance information
References available upon request