Human Resources Manager

Objective: An experienced Human Resources professional, with multiple

years of extensive training in employee payroll, benefits, employee

relations, and recruiting seeking to secure a position that capitalizes on

the skills obtained through work experience. Able to be a productive,

dependable member of an organization through exceptional organizational

skills, hands-on technical experience, good work ethic and attention to

detail.

Education: Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice

Computer Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio

Skills:

ADP PC/Payroll Certified, ADP ReportSmith, ADP E-Time, ADP PayeXpert,

ADP EZLabor, ADP Enterprise v2 and v4, Ultipro P8

Experience:

October-09 - Steiner Management Services, L.L.C., Coral Gables, FL 33146

Present Corporate Payroll Specialist

Facilitates management and employee understanding of payroll

procedures. Analyzed, prepared and inputted payroll data. Handles

payroll for +1500 employees nationwide through semi-monthly,

bi-weekly, and weekly pay cycles. Coordinated annual audits of

401(K) plans to ensure that each Form 5500 is filed prior to the due

date. Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal wage

and hour laws. Provided Generalist support as needed.

May-09 - Areas USA, Inc., Miami, FL

October-09 Payroll Specialist

Facilitated management and employee understanding of payroll

procedures. Analyzed, prepared and inputted payroll data. Assisted

with the implementation on of new time and labor management tool and

transition from a bi-weekly pay schedule to a semi-monthly schedule.

Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and

hour laws. Provided Generalist support as needed.

October-08 - Ocwen Financial Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL

April-09 Independent Contractor - Manager, Insurance Risk Management &

Benefits

Responsible for assessing, and mitigating actual and potential

exposures across all business lines of the organization. Develop and

implement the organization's risk management and benefits programs in

manner that fulfills the strategic goals of the organization. Procure

and maintain the company's employee medical insurance plans and

provide administrative oversight of the 401(K) plans. Work

collaboratively with carriers and brokers to ensure that adequate

coverage is in place to effectively manage risk and that all programs

are compliant with state and federal laws.

September-08 Terremark Worldwide, Inc., Miami, FL

October-08 Human Resources Consultant

Provide generalist support for all Human Resources functions.

Maintain all HR files up to SOX standards as a requirement of a

public company. Ensure compliance with all applicable state and

federal wage and hour laws. Assist with the implementation process

of HRIS system.

June-07 Florida Municipal Power Agency, Orlando, FL

February-08 Human Resources Specialist (Relocated to Miami)

Managed recruitment efforts and the administration of employee

benefits and payroll, in all agency operations. Sourced, reviewed

and recommended applicant resumes for further consideration,

conducted interviews, and extended offers of employment for the

various positions the agency required to be filled. Conducted new

hire orientation. Developed, recommended, and installed approved,

new, or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and supervised

administration of existing plans. Developed cost control procedures

to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to company and

employee. Maintained contact in person, and by phone or mail, with

hospitals, physicians, insurance companies, employees, and

beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of

benefits for all employees. Assures company compliance with the

provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.

Assist with the implementation process of HRIS system. Facilitated

management and employee understanding of payroll procedures.

Analyzed, prepared and inputted payroll data. Ensured compliance

with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.

April-04 Terremark Worldwide, Inc., Miami, FL

January-07 Benefits & Payroll Manager

Responsible for the administration of employee benefits and payroll

for publicly traded corporation with employees in multiple states.

Ensured competitive position for company recruitment by conducting

industry surveys on compensation and benefits. Developed,

recommended, and implemented new or modified plans and employee

benefit policies. Managed the administration of existing plans.

Developed cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage while

minimizing overall cost to company and employee. Administered

company stock option program and workers compensation program.

Maintained contact in person, and by phone or mail, with hospitals,

physicians, insurance companies, employees, and beneficiaries to

facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all

employees. Assured company compliance with the provisions of the

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Coordinated annual

audits of 401(K) and Health and Welfare plans and ensure that each

Form 5500 is filed prior to the due date. Maintained all HR files up

to SOX standards as a requirement of a public company.

Facilitated management and employee understanding of payroll

procedures. Analyzed, prepared and inputted payroll data. Ensured

compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.

Verified and reconciled quarterly tax filings and conducted

commission verifications per the Sales Compensation Plan. Supervised

Human Resources/Payroll Assistant and department interns.

Accomplishment: Successfully negotiated a rate pass for one or more

health & welfare benefits each year.

November-03 CareerXchange, Miami, FL

February-04 City of Homestead, Homestead, Florida (Temporary Assignment)

Human Resources Assistant

Track applicant documents and forward the applications to the

applicable departments. Conducted surveys, assisted with organizing

the employee events, maintained employee personnel records and

performed general office functions.

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