Sylvanna E. Rivas
**********@*******.***
Career Objectives
I am actively seeking a position as a Human Resources Manager/Benefits
Specialist allowing me to use my skills in the field of Human
Resources/Payroll/Benefits and Management.
Education
Master of Business Administration (November 2006)
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman, IL 60192
Human Resources
GPA: 3.86
Master of Business Administration (March 2007)
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman, IL 60192
Management
GPA: 3.75
Bachelor of Science (December 2004)
Barry University, Miami Shores, Fl 33161
Psychology
Skills
. Reliable, dedicated and organized HR Professional
. Detailed Oriented, take pride in my duties whatever they may be
. Have a bright personality, adapt well to any challenge
. Ability to manage multiple projects
. Communication and leaderships skills, goal oriented, proficient
mediation skills
. Computer and organizational skills, detailed oriented, express ideas,
ability to delegate with respect, listen attentively, speak
effectively, punctual
. Excellent computer skills
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Ability to teach and train others
. Excellent proficiency in Windows Operating Systems
. Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect 9, PC
. Calculator, Keyboarding (40 wpm), Mini-Tab, basic accounting skills
. Power Point, Access, Outlook, SPSS, Internet Explorer, Abra, Citrix,
Unitime, Cyma, Misys.
Experience
Heritage Hall-Nassawadox (Full Time) 06/2009-Current
HR/Payroll Coordinator/Manager Nassawadox, VA
. Manage Payroll and Benefits for 170 + employees
. Manage worker's compensation
. Create and maintain personnel files
. Provide information for employment verification
. Update employee's personnel files
. Manage Benefits
. Enter hourly and salary PTO's
. Manage worker's compensation
. Create and maintain personnel files
. Provide information for employment verification
. Update employee's personnel files
. Manage Benefits
. Direct phone calls when receptionist is not in
. In charge of company's petty cash
. Meal Deductions entrance
. Credit Union deductions entrance
. Prepare Bi-weekly and Monthly Benefits/Payroll Reports
. Balance Petty-Cash, Resident Funds on Weekly and Monthly Basis
Source Construction Inc. (Part-time)
01/2005-current
HR/Payroll Manager
Painter, VA
. Manage HR/Payroll and Benefits for 25 employees
. Create and maintain personnel files
. Provide information for employment verification
. Update employee's personnel files
. Workers compensation
. Recruiting
. Employee Occurrence Sheet (Absentee Calendar/call-outs)
. Request DMV & Criminal Records
. Maintain, input and/or update new employee information, status
changes, terminations and employee changes in the HRMS database
. In charge of completion of all required federal, state and local
documentation, explaining policies and procedures, and educating new
employees on benefit options
. Prepare offer letters
. Creating and maintaining personnel files, medical files, and EEO
Binders
. Manage Open Enrollment process for benefits
. Prepare Bi-Weekly and Monthly Benefits/Payroll Reports
. Performing additional duties as necessary
. Provide references and confirmation of employment
. Manage and Assist Employees with 401K, Dental and Health Benefits
. Review and assist selecting qualified employees
. In charge of company's petty cash
. Credit Union deductions entrance
REFERENCES
Available upon request