KAREN FISHBECK

***** ****** **** *****, *******, TX 77429

281-***-**** ac62s5@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Senior operations and strategic leader offering more than sixteen years of ground level policy development, human resource structure, payroll management, and benefits administration planning and implementation. Looking for a position where I can integrate strategies to develop and expand existing employee cultures and policies.

EXPERIENCE

Human Resource/Payroll Administrator

Managed the HR, Payroll and Office Administration functions for a private family owned business with 3 separate divisions. During my 10+ years with the company we have grown our employee count by 75% and are still continuing to grow with a current head count of 68 employees. As the company has grown, so have my responsibilities. My main duties are as follows: Created & Implemented standardized policies & procedures for compliance regulations. Process All timesheets, including paid time off; calculate hours, in order to, process bi-weekly and weekly payroll through Sage for hourly and salaried employees, including certified payrolls. Prepare payroll tax reports for files and government agencies. Maintained benefits plans, workers compensation claims, all leaves of absences, employee records - including licensing requirements, all new hires and terminations, while managing daily operations with extreme multi-tasking skills, a sense of urgency and very close attention to detail.

Nations Construction March 2006 - June 2007

Project Manager/Accounting Assistant

Assisted Accounting Administrator with all aspects of AP, AR, payroll, general accounting reconciliations & procedures. Scheduled, tracked, billed, and interpreted plans and project requirements for high-end quality projects that required commitment and dedication.

Universal American Mortgage February 2003 - March 2006

Operations Manager

Managed the employees by developing and maintaining a clear vision, strategy and plan of action within the daily work flow. Assisted with interviewing, hiring; evaluating performances, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assisted in special project assignments as requested by Senior Management in a leading mortgage company with the largest home builder in Houston.

Cypress Fairbanks ISD April 2001 - February 2003

Special Education Department Secretary

Prepared paperwork and other materials, as needed, for meetings, new hires, and expense reports. Maintained office scheduling and event calendars. Performed various administrative duties, such as, operating phone systems, faxing, copying, printing, scanning and mailing.

KAREN FISHBECK