Debbie Collatos
Canyon Country, CA 91351
E-mail abkvjz@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To have an ongoing career in Human Resources and/or Benefits'
Administration.
Professional Experience
Westrim Crafts/Creativity Inc Van Nuys, California
Human Resource/Benefits' Manager 2001- 2010
. Provide Human Resources support for an employee population of 500
employees
. New hire employee orientation, offer letters and new hire packets.
. Implement and administer all company benefit plans and employee
programs, including billing and auditing all medical, dental vision,
life, LTD, 401k, COBRA and executive benefits.
. Start up new HR and Payroll Department. Trained employees on new
system for our Arkansas division
. Conduct new employee benefits orientation to foster positive attitude
toward company goals
. Implement all open enrollment changes, including payroll/deduction
entries
. Review, approve and administer all aspects LOA issues and FMLA
requirements and paperwork
. Oversee Workers compensation including Employers Report of Injury,
obtaining supervisor's report, make/respond to contact with claims
adjustor, handle professional inquiries by attorneys and investigators
. COBRA enroll/terminate employees from plans
. Prepare reports for the company HR budget completing the benefits,
employee activities and department expense portions of the annual
departmental budget.
. Attend seminars to stay current on state regulatory and compliance
requirements.
. Plan and organize all employee special company events
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Metalcrafts Sun Valley, California
Office/HR Manager 1988-2001
. Supervised office personnel with daily processing of orders, accounts
payable and accounts receivable
. Review and process daily cash receipts, identified problem accounts
and implemented solutions, communication directly with clients
regarding payments and problem solving
. Prepared and administered payroll
. Managed all Human Resource functions, this included employee
relations, compensation, benefits, employee orientation and training
. Coordinated company holiday events
Avecor Inc San Fernando, California
Accounts Payable Manager 1983-1988
. Responsible for accounts payable for three divisions in California,
Missouri and Tennessee
. Reviewed all aging reports, matching packing slips,
. Prepared all invoices for payment
. Ran weekly reports, close out and balance
. Created month end general reports for the controller
Skills/Licenses/Memberships
Personal: Excellent organization, time management and multitasking.
Detail oriented self-starter and team player.
Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, HRIS, ADP Pay eXpert and Fidelity
PSW
system.
Certified Notary Public
SHRM Membership
Employers Group