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Belding, MI 48809
Jan Krings, PHR
Accomplishment Human Resources department implementation and restructuring
s New Payroll system implementations
Improving benefit reconciliation processes
Passed PHR exam in 2008 on first attempt
Professional Benefits Administrator, Axios Incorporated - 2013
Experience Entering new hire benefits into company system as well as
enrollment with benefit carriers
Timely termination of benefits for those who have left the
company with carriers
Cobra administration including initial cobra rights and
responsibilities letter to new hires and COBRA election
notices to former employees. Processing and maintaining
COBRA payments and keeping accurate records
FMLA and STD tracking and administration
Responsible for benefit reconciliation of invoices to
employee deductions and employer contributions
Responding to employee questions and concerns regarding
their benefits. Assisting with claims issues and
verification of benefits with carriers
Train other associates regarding benefit administration
requirements with regard to necessary paperwork and the
completion of the same.
Provide guidance to HR Generalists and HR Coordinators
regarding client benefits and the nature of the clients
policies
HR Coordinator, Axios Incorporated - 2013
Assist Payroll Department with processing of clients payroll
ensuring accuracy and completion of the same
On site payroll and HR Generalist functions for a new client
for 6 months
Reconciliation of all client benefit invoices to employee's
deductions and company contributions
Assist with benefit terminations and enrollments
Promoted to Benefits Administrator after 3 months as HR
Coordinator
HR Assistant, Office Staffing (a divison of Axios
Incorporated)-2012
Coordinate initial workers compensation claims with follow
up with doctors, supervisors and claimants
Review workers compensation billings for authenticity and
accuracy
Work with case manager on outstanding high risk WC cases to
expedite closure
Recruited candidates for temporary and temp-to hire
positions
Complete payroll for all grand rapids staffing employees
Review resumes and conduct interviews, present candidates to
clients for review and possible interview
Participated in monthly staffing meetings reviewing
openings, candidates, and progress reporting
Place help wanted ads for open client positions using
company website and external sources
Human Resource Generalist, Office Team, 2011
Recruiting for all positions for a large property management
company
Reviewing resumes for qualified candidates and forwarding to
hiring manager
Setting up interviews with appropriate managers and
prescreening interviews conducted
Scheduling drug screening and conducting background checks
and reference checks
Assist Director of Human Resources with miscellaneous
projects
Compile paperwork on terminated employees for cancellation
of benefits
Review termination reasons and eligibility for COBRA
File employee information in proper employee jackets
HR Generalist/Manager, Savory Foods, 2002-2010
Extensive recruiting experience including reviewing
applications, coordinate and conduct interviews, writing job
offers, and evaluating training needs
Reviewed and challenged unemployment claims resulting in
company credits. Have kept unemployment under 6%, even
while doubling our work force during a 4 month busy season.
Assessing current managers skills and planning for future
management openings
Handled employee performance and or disciplinary issues up
to and including terminations
Coordinated special projects including a new company wide
phone system, employee cell phone management and office
equipment maintenance and contracts
Worked with employees on complaints, grievances, and
investigation s as necessary
Coordinated pre-employment integrity/background testing and
after hire training
Accounting Assistant/HR Administrator, Savory Foods,
Handled Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll
Conduct collection efforts for past due and NSF checks
Post payments and resolved short payments with customers
Processed weekly payroll for 150 employees using Dominion
Systems and Paychex Payrolls
Wrote new employee handbook changing old and implementing
new policies
Worked with 3rd party administrator on workers compensation
claims
Responsible for employee benefit explanation, coverage's and
charges
Handled Friend of the Court and other court ordered
garnishments
Education Daventport University, Bacholor of Science, General Business
Operations
(Minors: Communications, Management and Social Sciences)
Daventport University, Associate of Science, Retail
Management
Skill Building 2013 - Compensation and Benefits
2013 - Legislative Health Update
2013 - FMLA/HIPA/COBRA: Befriending the Monsters in the
Closet
2008-2010 - SHRM Annual Conference & educational Classes
2008 - SHRM/HRCI Certification, PHR, passed on first attempt
2008 - Essentials of Human Resource Management
2008 - Wage and Salary Administration
2007 - Legal and Legislative Update
2006 - Diversity Training
Professional Membership with the Society for Human Resource
Management. Member in good standing since 2006.