LORI SAMS
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Human Resources/Benefits/ADP Payroll Analyst Professional with broad experience in all areas of HR, including policy development, performance management, time keeping and benefits administration. Several years in benefits administration/analysis, ADP payroll processing, accounting management, recruiting, interviewing, and training. Highly responsible, organized and self-motivated. Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills and experience with payroll management.
Contract negotiations Research and analysis Employee Relations
Human resources management Process improvement
Time keeping management Employment law knowledge Full Cycle recruitment
Detail-oriented
Superb interpersonal skills
SKILLS
Strong Microsoft Office 2013 skills
New hire on-boarding
Training solutions development Compensation and benefits Termination procedures
Salary surveys
Trained in FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Audit preparation and reporting
ADP HRIS
Self - Motivated
WORK HISTORY
HR Consultant, 7/2015 to Present Sales Associate, 12/2015 to February/2015
Independent Contractor, Dallas, TX – Godiva, Dallas, TX
Benefits, recruiting, employee relations, etc.
Human Resources/Benefits/Recruiter/Accounting, 05/2014 to 07/2015
The Westwood School – Dallas, TX
Developed and implemented job descriptions and compensation recommendations.
Explained all of the human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to each employee.
Maintained organization charts and perform comparative analysis of levels.
Provided analysis for salary/merit process and budget process.
Prepared compensation data reports and compare department budgets.
Participated in salary reviews, recommended compensation adjustments for experience.
Developed departmental systems and procedures that better aligned the work flow process.
Maintained and recommended improvement processes for Benefit analysis.
HR Consultant, 11/2013 to 5/2014
Independent Contractor, Dallas, TX – Benefits Analysis, recruiting, employee relations, etc.
Human Resources/Benefits/Healthcare Recruiter, 06/2010 to 11/2013
Point Communications, Inc. - Dallas, TX
Led a comprehensive State Required trainings for 100+ staff members. Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication. Organized and led staff orientation and training to promote collaboration.
Planned, directed and coordinated, benefits management.
Analyzed and modified benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, benefits, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
Handled under staffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures. Reviewed monthly medical billing, verified 401(k) contributions and flexing spending accounts.
Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notifications and vendor management, disability programs and health benefits.
Conducted salary survey research for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
Heavy data entry into insurance carrier websites and internal HRIS system applicant tracking.
Managed all aspects of health benefits and ADP payroll administration.
Human Resources/Office Manager/Benefits/Recruiter, 06/2002 to 06/2010
2100 Ross Communications – Dallas, TX
Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plans. Developed company personnel policies, standard operating procedures and employee handbooks.
Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations.
Prepared and processed weekly census and change reports for ADP payroll accuracy and payroll management.
Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notifications and vendor management, disability programs and health benefits negotiations, administration and management.
Established and monitored benefits based on market data.
Offered fair and equitable benefit packages by comparing current benefits with market.
Managed health and welfare benefits program administration by third party administrators.
Conducted compensation analysis and job evaluations, resulting in quality job specifications.
Shadowed employees to determine an accurate description of the duties and skills required for each position.
Managed all office renovations/Accounts Payable and Office Administrative Team supervision
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology,
William Jewell College - Liberty, Missouri
Pursuing PHR certification
EDUCATION