Kelly Zhu, SHRM-CP
*****.****@*****.*** 917-***-**** New York, NY
EDUCATION
University at Albany, College of Arts & Sciences May 2013
Bachelor of Arts: Double Major in Economics & Psychology and 12 credits in Education as minor CERTIFICATION
Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) July 2017 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Code, LLC New York, NY
Human Resources Generalist Nov. 2016- Present
Execute full cycle recruitment from job posting through candidate on-boarding stage and beyond;
Process bi-weekly payroll and issues such as unemployment, third-party sick pay (disability) payments, wage garnishments and bonus payroll runs via Paychex;
Support the design, implementation, administration, evaluation and responsible for the ongoing management of benefits program;
Execute new employee orientation and open enrollment processes;
Conduct exit interviews and inform employee’s rights under COBRA;
Liaise and collaborate with health, dental, 401(k) and disability vendors to conduct ongoing analyses to ensure ongoing legal compliance;
Process tuition reimbursement, leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, short/long disability, PFL, FMLA, ADA and workers’ compensation;
Ensure compliance by maintaining plan documents, annual notices, reporting and filing requirements for ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and other state and federal regulatory requirements;
Review 401(k) beneficiary designation, rollovers, distributions, loans and hardships;
Generate monthly turnover analysis and annual census reporting;
Prepare and manage annual performance reviews and provide feedback to COO;
Coach managers, supervisors and employees in the areas of employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and other legal matters.
KF Tea USA Inc. Queens, NY
Assistant Operations & Human Resources Manager Mar. 2015- Nov. 2016
Led team of 110 employees in developing solutions to operational issues and identify best practices to improve customers’ experience at seven corporately-owned retail stores;
Processed semi-monthly payroll via Paychex and ensure all tax withholdings, benefits and other voluntary deductions are appropriately administered and documented;
Maintained personnel files in compliance with company standards and applicable state and federal guidelines;
Developed recruiting strategies for finding candidates for specific job tracks and critical skills;
Responsible for full cycle recruitment and conducting new hire orientations;
Administered employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management;
Partnered with management to develop strategic and tactical advice, mentorship, and support for employees to foster open communication and employee engagement;
Devised and evaluate current operational strategies to increase efficiency and revenue in retail stores;
Proposed marketing strategies and campaigns to promote brand. Little Sweet Angels Preschool Queens, NY
UPK Teacher Jul. 2014 – Mar. 2015
Analyzed data from administered ESI-R assessments, to develop customized activities that target students at different instructional levels in compliance with the Creative Curriculum;
Curated inter-disciplinary lesson plans that encouraged positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation in order to promote development for Pre-Kindergarteners;
Fostered an adaptive learning environment for English-language learners by developing interactive visual aids and collaborative oral exercises.
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association Brooklyn, NY UPK Teacher Oct. 2013 - Jul. 2014
Provided a child-centered curriculum that promotes meaningful exploration for students as they acquire school readiness for Kindergarten and beyond in all domains;
Employed various developmentally appropriate instructional techniques to meet students’ individual goals and use positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage and redirect appropriate classroom behavior;
Documented observations and anecdotal notes to track children’s academic progress. SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Extensive knowledge in group health benefits, open & special enrollment processes, short & long term disability, payroll (Paychex & Associated HCM), employee relations, performance assessment, management practices, new hire orientation and client services
Problem analysis, operations management, training & development
COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, ADA and OSHA compliance
Comprehension of Federal, State and Local Employment Law & Regulations
Communications – Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and Social Media
Fluency in Cantonese, professional working proficiency in Mandarin