Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Peggy A. Harrison, PHR

** ******** *****

Terre Haute, IN 47803

Home: 812-***-**** abjllz@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 812-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with extensive experience in benefits

administration and ADP payroll. Excellent communication, interpersonal and

follow through skills. Build and maintain strong working relationships with

internal customers and vendors to positively impact employee satisfaction.

Well versed in all aspects of employee benefits including Medical/Dental,

Health Savings Accounts, Vision, Wellness, 401(k), Flexible Spending,

COBRA, FMLA/Disability leave and Educational Assistance programs.

Proficient in Microsoft office products with a proven typing speed of 65

wpm. Expert in use of ADP PC Payroll for Windows and Report Smith Report

Writer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - CITY OF TERRE HAUTE

January 2010 - July 2010

Administrative Assistant

Responsible for all the daily operations of the office. Schedule

appointments, make travel arrangements, greet visitors, log complaints,

order and maintain office supplies, route correspondence and phone calls.

Type correspondence, reply to e-mails, plus all other administrative duties

as assigned. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, self motivated

with strong organizational skills. I also have the ability to multi-task

and work under pressure. Currently working under the direction of the

Executive Director to facilitate all aspects of hosting a state-wide

conference for 150 participants at a local hotel. This includes securing

presenters, distributing marketing materials, providing accommodations,

meals, travel arrangements, tracking registrations, cancellations and

schedule changes.

Reference: Jeff Lorick, Executive Director, Human Relations Commission,

812-***-****, abjllz@r.postjobfree.com

APPLIED EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Terre Haute, IN

April 1994 - October 2009

Human Resources Senior Benefits Analyst

Responsible for coordinating the following for 700+ employees

1. Benefits Enrollment

. Worked with provider to design and implement on-line benefits

enrollment program for entire company. Took company from paper-based

enrollment to online.

. Coordinated the transfer of all information via electronic method to

all suppliers.

. Prepared and distributed materials for open enrollment meetings for

all employees.

2. Payroll

. Updated annual employee benefit rate changes for all benefits, wage

increases and COBRA.

. Calculated and processed employee deduction changes in payroll

system.

. Used ADP PC Payroll for Windows and ReportSmith report writer daily.

. Responded to and processed garnishments and child support orders for

bi-weekly payroll.

. Answered unemployment inquiries and prepared documentation and

participated in hearings.

. Uploaded contributions to 401k accounts. Assisted with company

match transactions.

3. New Hire Orientation

. Redesigned and implemented new hire orientation of company handbook

and benefits.

. Conducted bi-weekly new hire orientation sessions which covered

employee handbook, benefits, sexual harassment and diversity training.

. Follow up with employees to ensure enrollment.

4. Health Savings Accounts

. Designed communication materials to roll out Health Savings Accounts

enrollment and education on how to use the accounts.

. Implemented and maintained the uploading of contributions to employee

health savings accounts.

5. Employee Education

. Send monthly e-mails on a new benefit topic or wellness topic.

6. Negotiation

. Worked with the benefits committee on benefit plan designs and

negotiated rates with providers.

7. Intranet Design

. Created and designed and maintained intranet site for company

benefits using Microsoft Frontpage and Sharepoint.

8. Provider Relationships

. Maintained great relationships with providers to resolve employee

issues.

. Developed a way to automate accurate reconciling of monthly invoices.

9. Recruiting

. I have experience in interviewing, testing candidates, conducting

background checks, coordinating physicals and interview schedules.

10. Employee Policies and Procedures

. I have administered FMLA, attended FMLA training, distributed

monthly headcount report to corporate office and a special

headcount report to CFO.

Senior Secretary

September 1981 - March 1994

Receptionist, file clerk, engineering secretary, Regional Office Management

Secretary, Accounting Secretary - responsibilities including typing,

filing, distributing correspondence, input of accounting entries in to

ledger system, ordering supplies, making travel arrangements, backup for

other secretary's,

Reference: Linda LeCour, Health and Wellness Manager, Applied Extrusion

Technologies, Inc. 812-***-****, abjllz@r.postjobfree.com

OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

1. bank teller - responsible for the correction distribution and

receipt of cash - large and small amounts. Daily balancing and

accuracy of cash drawer, meeting customer needs, and answering

questions about bank services

2. receptionist and insurance clerk in a doctor's office - responsible

for making appointments, greeting patients, filing, completing

insurance forms for public and private insurance carriers, helping

the nurses and x-ray technician as needed.

3. fast-food restaurant - greeting customers, taking orders and

filling them accurately and quickly, maintain accurate cash drawer.

4. grocery store cashier - responsible for running cashier, stocking

shelves, balancing cash drawer.

EDUCATION

BS, Organizational Management, Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN

AS, Secretarial, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

CERTIFICATION

Professional in Human Resources (PHR),

from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

since May 2003

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Professional Women

Wabash Valley Human Resources Association

Society for Human Resource Management

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