Human Resources Accounting

Alpha Gruber

South San Francisco, CA *****

Home: 650-***-****

*****.******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Human Resources and Administration professional with over 15 years of extensive knowledge, skills

and experience including a strong background in multiple U.S. based diverse workforce and

operations. Expertise in implementing HR plans and procedures and highly driven to achieve

company set goals.

HIGHLIGHTS

Benefits administrator Staffing and Recruiting

Employment law knowledge Event planning

Employee relations Human resources audits

Performance management strategies Employee handbook development

Compensation administration Exceptional communicator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Human Resources and Administration, 01/1999 to 06/2014

Chemoil Corporation - San Francisco, CA

Successfully implemented ADP self-service payroll system for 300+ employees, which included

four separate multiple states entities.

Advised and collaborated with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR

policies and procedures.

Administered electronic communication changes and updates on all of HR programs, policies,

benefits and compensation matters.

Reduction of recruitment and temporary agency fees by 25% by negotiating lower conversion

fees and by maintaining well qualified trained employees.

Liaised with outside legal counsels relating to employment laws and grievances.

Reviewed and improved office policies for areas in Administration. Facilities including office

space and off-site storage.

Managed Risk insurance coverages for companies in and outside of the United States.

Negotiated and ensured lower costs without sacrificing benefits for health insurance

requirements for multiple companies. Including Cafeteria Plans, Commuter Benefits, STD, LTD,

Life, Workers Compensation and supplemental health insurance.

Provided leadership and directions to HR representatives in India, Singapore, Panama and U.S.

on steps to improve personnel, training and labor relations activities.

Provided technical guidance and supervision to 4 direct reports. (HR specialist, receptionist,

administrative and office assistants) and dotted line supervision of two IT staff (Network and

Software Engineers).

Recruited all levels of employees (operations, fuel traders, accountants, administration) and

worked with immigration attorneys to assist any international staff in obtaining or maintaining

H1-B and L-1 work Visas.

Accounts Payable Manager, 02/1996 to 01/2009

Chemoil Corporation - San Francisco, CA

Reduced time and costs and increased efficiency by introducing new accounting procedures.

Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers. Calculated figures such as discounts,

percentage allocations and credits.

Revamped accounting quality system to prepare for important audits.

Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances.

Reconciled multi-million dollar product inventory. Including incoming purchases, and all

related costs such as freight and inspection.

Accountant-Contractor, 07/1994 to 01/1996

Robert Half/Accountants Inc. - Burlingame/San Mateo, CA

Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and wire transfer payments as well as reconciled

records of bank transactions.

Addressed and resolved accounting variances.

Reviewed journal entries to ensure accuracy of the General Ledger.

Opened and assigned new client accounts.

Assistant to Controller, 06/1992 to 06/1994

Sable Technologies, Inc. - San Mateo, CA

Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using

specialized accounting software.

Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit and maintenance of all AR activities.

Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight

deadlines.

COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook

ADP Workforce Now

Accuchex Payroll System

HRMS (Microsoft-Great Plains database proprietary system)

QuickBooks

SQL General Ledger accounting software

Symphony accounting software

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA, United States

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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