Human Resources Assistant
Resume:
RUTH M. LAROSE
Bloomington, IL 61705
*********@*******.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Human Resource professional with more than ten years experience entering, processing and maintaining
employee records for payroll, new hires, transfers, individual rate changes, wage reviews, increases, address
changes, employee separation, vacation, and benefits. Extensive knowledge of labor laws. Adapts quickly
and easily to new and changing environments. Builds strong business relationships through effective
communication skills. Effectively coordinates multiple tasks in a deadline oriented environment. Proficient in
Microsoft Word, Excel, ADP Payroll System and PeopleSoft.
HUMAN RESOURCES
• Reviewed applications/resumes, and did initial screenings.
• Interviewed and orientated new personnel for a variety of positions.
• Advertised for new and open staff positions.
• Reviewed and updated staff and volunteer forms, orientation forms, evaluation forms, and interview
forms.
• Processed payroll for 3,000+ employees.
• Ran & audited reports for each pay cycle.
• Processed employee changes into ADP Payroll system.
• Answered employee benefit questions regarding all areas of the benefits packages.
• Served as a key team player in updating Family Violence Network’s (FVN) manual payroll system to a
computerized system to better meet the agency’s needs.
• Kept accurate spreadsheets regarding pension information for the HealthEast Pension Department.
• Gathered and updated information for the Capitol Campaign at MALSA.
• Updated and monitored personnel files, staff working files, and staff development files.
• Worked as a team player in updating an expanding FVN’s employee benefits program, as well as
serving as the contact person for all areas of the new benefit plan.
• Interviewed Insurance Brokers and Third Party Administrators for the new benefit plan.
• Co-chaired Annual Benefit for MALSA which raised $95,000 and had over 300 attendees.
COMMUNICATION
• Worked closely with Management to answer employee questions regarding policies for Paid Leave,
deductions, overtime, and pay rates.
• Assisted in writing and editing “Supervisor FAQ’s” for intranet site.
• Lead New Employee Training regarding payroll, electronic time sheets, overtime and Paid Time Off.
• Effectively explained employees pay checks/deductions as necessary.
• Calculated and explained Paid Time Off accruals.
• Lead trainings on 403(b) and 401(k) plan benefits and options.
• Served as the liaison for staff regarding the new payroll system, the new time tracking devices, and new
benefit programs.
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• Created and updated resources to publicize Madison Area Lutheran School Association (MALSA).
• Trained and served as liaison for MALSA Delegates.
• Worked as a team player on committees and with co-workers.
• Maintained confidentiality of pertinent information.
DOCUMENTATION
• Input pertinent information into a call tracking system to keep team members apprised of situations
when employees called the Service Center with questions.
• Documented employment issues and recognitions for Personnel Files.
• Edited MALSA newsletter on a quarterly basis.
• Updated Family Violence Network’s procedure manual.
• Edited forms, letters, pamphlets, etc.
• Completed general correspondence and inquiries.
• Processed accounts payable/accounts receivable.
EXPERIENCE
COVANCE, Madison, WI, 2006 – 2009, Payroll Assistant
MADISON AREA LUTHERAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, 2004, 2005, Program Coordinator
HEALTHEAST, St. Paul, MN, 1996 – 1999. Pension Coordinator, 1998 – 1999; Human Resource Service
Center Representative, 1997 – 1998; Pension Assistant, 1997 – 1997; Pension Assistant, 1996 - 1996.
FAMILY VIOLENCE NETWORK, Lake Elmo, MN, 1992 - 1996. Personnel Coordinator, 1994 – 1996;
Personnel Coordinator/Bookkeeper, 1992 - 1994.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources, 1992
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
Associates of Arts, General Education, 1990
Concordia College, St. Paul, MN
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