Chris F. Kirk
Valley, Alabama ****4
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Career Profile: Twenty years in Human Resources Management specializing in Benefits Administration, Compensation, and Employee Relations. Other experience includes over eight years of Accounting including general ledger accounting, fixed assets accounting, payroll management, and income tax preparation. Professional Experience:
City of Valley, Valley, Alabama
Human Resources Manager, December 2012 to present
Manage all human resources functions including advertising for open positions, screening applicants, scheduling of drug screens and pre-employment physicals, new employee orientation and onboarding, entering new employee information into HRIS system, entering employees into benefit provider databases, workers compensation claims, unemployment claims, development of job descriptions, review and payment of premium invoices, consult with Managers regarding disciplinary actions, and employee relations.
System administrator for Kronos Workforce Ready.
Assist City Clerk with recording of revenue and analysis of financial data. Issue business licenses, issue animal licenses, and assist citizens who come into or call City Hall. Aflac, Columbus, Georgia
Sr. Compensation Analyst, December 2011 to December 2012
Assisted with planning, developing, implementing and administering the company’s compensation programs; ensured consistent application of techniques for job analysis, job descriptions, evaluations, grading and pricing of jobs; performed research, market surveys and other benchmarking activities to stay abreast of legislative and industry changes; ensured compliance to regulatory requirements; made recommendations to management on compensation methods, policies, practices, incentives, or rewards.
Consulted with division management, reviewed job questionnaires, conducted market research to analyze job responsibilities and determined appropriate classifications within the company’s organizational and job structure; performed analysis and made recommendations for special projects relating to salary management, FLSA, and performance management; performed analysis and made recommendations concerning salary adjustments as requested by internal customers.
Acted as a liaison or subject matter expert working with division management teams and other functional areas within Human Resources on projects or issues that proactively address the needs of the business units; served as a project leader or team member for projects of medium scope and complexity that focus on the development, installation, administration, and maintenance of compensation and other human resources programs; reviewed and analyzed existing work processes for enhancements
Assisted with the annual update and maintenance of wage and salary surveys, salary matrix, salary job structure and benchmarking studies.
Recommended process or procedure changes to allow for more efficient operations; resolved questions and problems or provided advice and/or direction to team members when the resolution to issues are not covered in the department’s procedure or policy guides
Knology Holdings, Inc., West Point, Georgia
Sr. Manager, Benefits and Compensation, August 2004 to March 2011
Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to employee relations, benefits administration, and payroll practices utilizing knowledge of FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and Title VII rules.
Managed and administered employee performance management and education programs specific to job roles and responsibilities.
Provided guidance to management regarding employee performance to include disciplinary action recommendations, recognition, promotions, and complaint procedures.
Managed Annual Merit Increase process for 2,000 employees. Developed guidelines to ensure consistent administration of merit increases. Ensured each division stayed within the board approved plan for pay increases.
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Managed and Administered Compensation Structure to ensure consistency and equity throughout the company. Approved compensation for all new hires and promotion requests. Analyzed salary survey data to ensure company maintains competitive market position. Analyzed and classified new positions for pay grade assignment based on FLSA requirements.
Managed and Administered Employee Benefits for 2,000 employees including 401(k), Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance to ensure that all plans were administered properly as specified by plan documents and ERISA requirements.
Managed bi-weekly payroll process using Ultipro HRIS system.
Assisted Vice President of Human Resources with preparation of the annual budget for the Human Resources Department.
Supervised two direct reports who administered the payroll process, administered our benefit plans, and maintained all employee files.
Benefits Administrator, June 2004 to August 2004
Administered all benefit plans including 401(k), Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance for 1,200 employees.
ITC DeltaCom, West Point, Georgia
Business Analyst, November 2002 to June 2004
Performed financial analysis on revenue data in order to consider special pricing request from sales force.
Prepared pricing for frame networks and data circuits.
Prepared financial analysis for special projects as assigned by Manager. Powertel, Inc., West Point, Georgia
Manager of Benefits and Compensation / Human Resources Manager, September 1995 to February 2002
Provided employee relations support for 260 Corporate Office employees and managers. Offered advice and guidance required for employee communications and disciplinary actions to maintain adherence to company policies and procedures and to avoid litigation.
Managed Compensation Structure to ensure consistency and equity throughout company.
Managed and Administered Employee Benefits for 2,900 employees including 401(k), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Stock Options, Non-Employee Stock Options, and Restricted Stock Options.
Managed Annual Performance Appraisal and Salary Planning process for 2,900 employees.
Supervised three direct report eemployees who assisted with benefits administration and maintained all employee files.
Assisted Vice President of Human Resources with the annual budget for the Human Resources Department.
Worked on projects for two company acquisitions, two company sales, and one company merger. Project work included analysis of employee data, benefits orientations and enrollments, and analysis of financial statements.
Senior Staff Accountant, 1995
Staff Accountant, August 1991 to 1995
Processed Bi-weekly payroll
Prepared monthly sales tax returns for Alabama and Georgia
Prepared quarterly Federal Excise Tax returns
Fixed Asset Management
Assisted Chief Financial Officer with annual budget process
Prepared monthly financial statements and accompanying statistics
Assisted with preparation of Corporate Forms 10Q and 10K Education: Troy University, Phenix City, Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting Concentration June 1991