Harriet P. Bachman
Wayne, PA *9087
*******@*******.***
Summary:
** ***** ** ********** ** human resource programs and information systems
In-depth knowledge of the payroll and benefit functions of mid-sized
companies.
Effective manager of personnel functions including benefits and payroll.
Highly motivated, organized and focused results-oriented employee
Innovative problem-solver
SYNERGY SERVICES, with Hartford, HL Distributors, Wayne, PA March - July
2010
Human Resources Coordinator
Resolve benefit and payroll issues from employees working with The
Hartford/Fidelity
Organize and maintain employee personal files and handle any work overflow
from the Human Resource team
Assisted HR Generalist with Compensation Migration project of approximately
240 employees
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION (January 2010)
Publication Development Consultant
Organized format for data records of awards winners and input data for 2009
publication: 2009 AFPE Scholars, Fellows, and Pharmacy Faculty Researchers
PLANCO, LLC, Wayne, PA (1999-2009) - A member of the Hartford Financial
Services Group Inc.
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Collaborated with the company controller in establishing the Human Resource
department for this mutual fund, 529 plan, and annuity sales company
Managed bi-weekly and monthly payroll for company that grew from 400 to
900 employees
Primary contact for Fidelity HRIS conversion for payroll and benefits
Was 'go-to' person for system issues within the payroll and benefits system
based on extensive systems knowledge and problem-solving skills
Partnered with programmers and software developers to provide solutions
that ensured effective interface with our HR systems
Key member of task force that migrated employees from ADP to Fidelity's
payroll and HR platform
Conducted data testing of migration to Fidelity system to insure accuracy
of benefit and payroll data
Facilitated New Hire orientation that included overview of benefit
information, background check processing and education of 401K retirement
plan and pension plans.
Kept employees abreast of changes to policies and procedures
Supervised worker's compensation paperwork, injury reports, and loss and
control reporting.
Processed monthly benefit bills, employment verification requests and
unemployment compensation filings.
Assisted in employee relation issues.
Awards
2009 HR Dept Certificate of Accomplishment - for outstanding performance &
lasting contribution to PLANCO & Benefits Human Resource Organization
Transition
2007 Fourth Amigo Award - Awarded to employee who goes beyond scope of
their position.
Accomplishments
Completed GPS Mentoring Program at The Hartford/PLANCO
Committees
Crisis Management/Safety Committee member
Participated in Books of the Business program that provided continuing
education in a wide range of professional & self-development topics
JOSEPH W. RILEY COMPANY, Haverford, PA (1977 - 1999)
Manager of Office Services/ Employee Benefits (1980-1999)
Managed payroll, benefits and administrative support of this large
Philadelphia food broker.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (1977-1980)
Awards
1984 McNichols Spirit Award- J. W. Riley Co. Valued employee
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
PAYROLL & BENEFITS SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
ADP Payroll for Windows 5.3, ADP Reportsmith 5.1.2, & ADP Timekeeping
Software 1.6
Fidelity eWorkplace, Workbrain timekeeping software
Fidelity Plan Sponsor Benefits Webstation
Ceridian Orchestrator Encore Payroll & Human Resource
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
AS400 PC Support Lotus Notes 6.5
ExecuTrain Courses Microsoft Exchange 7.0,
Microsoft Mail 7.0
Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint DOS 6.0, Windows 3.1 &
95
Lucent Technologies' Definity PBX & Audix Systems
DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1987 Introduction to PC's
VERMONT COLLEGE, Montpelier, VT
Associates Degree - Business / Medical Secretarial