HR Generalist, Benefits and Payroll Specialist
Resume:
Tena Sharpe
**** ******* ***** **** ******, TN **849 865-***-**** **********@*******.***
HR Generalist-Benefit Specialist - Payroll manager
Progressive thinking, pro-active with a demonstrated passion for continuous improvement, empowering team members to drive desired outcomes through increased training, awareness, and accountability. Cultivate strong relationships with and between management and staff, counseling all levels within an organization to better understand concerns and implement resolutions to achieve shared goals.
Human Resources Core Skills
Payroll Manager -Processor
HRIS System- Payroll Selection, Set up and Entry
Payroll Processing
Imports
Employment Law
Employee Relations
Supervisory and Leadership Skills
Succession and Development Planning
Team Building
Bonus Plans
Garnishments
Accounting Entries
Payroll Reporting & Custom Reports
Payroll Deposits
Budgets
W-2’s & W-4’s
Written Payroll Policies, Procedures & Manual – Team Participation
Confidentiality
Benefit Specialist
Design, plan and implement benefit plans
Multiple Medical Plans - Multi-state
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Plans
FMLA/ADA/EEO1/WC Mgmt.
STD, LTD, FSA, HRA
COBRA Administration
Benefit Coding and Table System Management
401k and Pension Plan Programs
HRIS System Benefit Coding & Set-up
HIPPA Compliance - Certified
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Key Performance Indicators Tracking
Customer Service – Employee Issues
Create and Conduct Annual Open Enrollment Material
Vendor Invoicing – Balancing & Approvals
Wellness Programs
Awards Programs
Vendor Discount Programs
Smoking Cessation – Certified Trainer
Written Benefit Policies & Procedures & Manual – Team Participation
HR Generalist
New Hire Orientation
New Hire - On-boarding
Termination Process - Exit Interviews - Tracking Terms
Personnel & Record Mgmt.
Training & Development
Appraisal System Mgmt.
Employee Retention
Performance Management
HR Policies & Procedures
Turnover and Retention
E-Verify Certification - I-9
Interviewing Process
HR Programs- Project Mgmt.
Targeted Selection, Certified Trainer
Salary Recruitment
Background Checks
Drug Testing
Written HR Policies & Procedures – Team Participation
Survey Administration
Professional Experience
EAGLEBEND MANUFACTURING
Automotive Manufacturing Plant - Division of Magna - Clinton, TN
Contact: Larry Strange - HR Manager 865-***-****
Human Resource Generalist / Staff Accountant July 5, 2011 - Jan 13, 2017
Key Results:
Staff Accountant - 1 year - Collections, Reconciliations, AR Cash Posting
HR Generalist for approximately 680 full time employees - 4 1/2 years
Manage all Benefit insurance plans - medical, dental, vision, FSA
Administer FMLA, STD, LTD and all LOA
Update and add new job descriptions for all positions
Life Insurance- new enrollments – new vendor set-up and annual auditing
Paperless Employment and Benefit files (scanned documents)
Assist to complete HR Manager Corporate projects
Improved HR Scorecard in 2012 and 2013 on benefit survey
Attended HR Benefit and Compensation Forum 2013 in Canada – Communicated to HR Team
Attended HR Strategy Training in 2011 in Canada
Compile the Annual Profit Sharing Data
Complete all verifications of employment for the company
Serve as back-up for month-end closing
Served as HR Manager - Interim
THE CARLSTAR GROUP
Tire Manufacturer - Clinton, TN - Corporate Office
Contact: Helen Ellison – Vice President of HR – 865-***-****
Payroll Manager May 5, 2008 to July 1, 2011 - Moved Payroll Manager Position to Franklin, TN
Key Results:
Manage and oversee payroll process for 2100+ employees – multi-state locations and taxes.
Manage Annual Gross Payroll over 100 Million.
Manage payroll team, also co-manage/train HR assistants as related to ADP, HR and payroll entry.
Standardized all locations payroll coding (earnings and deductions).
Consolidated company payroll codes– saving company over $100,000 annually on payroll costs.
Implementation leader for Payforce – converted 16 company codes to one – changed all pay from weekly and semi-monthly payroll to all employees being paid bi-weekly.
Mandated direct deposit or pay cards for all employees – process totally paperless payroll.
Implemented Net-secure set up for all employees to access payroll checks through I-Pay.
Upload all payroll reports through ADP I-Reports.
Primary contact for all payroll audits both internal and external. Also primary audit contact for workers compensation and supply the information for audit.
Calculate Bonus for all employees for quarterly and annual salary continuous improvement pay.
Trainer for ADP’s Payforce – Employee Maintenance, Payroll Processing, Report writing, System Administrator and Security Administrator. Train HR Managers, Assistants and Payroll Personnel.
Trainer for Targeted Selection for CTW – Train all Managers.
Trainer for Freedom from Smoking – Clinton Employees.
Benefits Administrator - 1 year and promoted to Payroll Manager
IMAGEPOINT
National Sign Company – Corporate Office – Closed Feb 2010 - Knoxville, TN
Contact: Diane Jones – Accounting Manager – 865-***-****
HR Generalist - Benefits Administrator - Payroll Processor - Sept 2002 to May 2008
Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including training employees, administering benefits and managing HR records. Later transferred to Payroll to fill a position for advancement. Conducted annual flex-enrollment meetings and annual medical insurance enrollments, resolved conflicts from employees in benefits and insurance carriers, coordinated health fairs to promote employee, and performed benefit and termination exit interviews.
Key Results:
HRIS - Benefits Specialist from 2002-2007
Payroll Specialist - 2007-2008
Administrator of 401k and Pension Plan – BB&T, Principle
Processed payroll for 1200+ employees – no assistance – multi state locations.
Developed Payroll Manual (step by step instruction on how to process).
Administrator of 401k and Pension Plan – BB&T, Principle
Managed payroll for 750 employees with no assistance and maintained 401k and retirement plan.
Trained all HR Assistants: I-9, COBRA and FMLA Administration.
TECHMER PM
POLYMODIFIER MFG - Corporate Office - Clinton, TN
Contact – Otella Seeber – HR Manager – 865-***-****
Payroll Supervisor, 1992 to 2002
Key Results:
Promoted to Payroll Supervisor, processed payroll for five locations, 550+ employees. Supervised 1 employee.
Managed payroll – reconciled accounts, maintained benefits, annual year end closing process
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliations, Cash Projections, Budgets
Processed Senior Management payroll
Developed for management - annual payroll budget.
Import payroll and process to ADP, Multi State Taxes
Developed payroll manual
Maintained vacation and sick accruals
Benefit Administrator for company to include all benefit plans
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Benefits Responsibilities
Education & Certifications
ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Harriman, TN – May 2000
AAS Contemporary Management Degree (AAS) - Human Resource Focus - GPA 3.95
TN WESLYAN COLLEGE Knoxville, TN – May 2009 – May 2013
Bachelors of Science – 4 courses to complete to graduate. All Human Resource Major Courses completed - GPA 3.85
Organization Management (BS) – Human Resources Major – PACE Program
State Exams Passed – World at Work/American Compensation Association:
Passed B3A Exam – World at Work – “Health Care & Insurance Plans Financial Management”
Passed T2 Exam – American Compensation Association – “Principles of Accounting and Finance”
Passed T4 Exam – American Compensation Association – “Strategic Communication and Benefits”
Certifications/Training:
Certified HIPPA Administrator – 2011 and 2014
Certified ADP Payforce - Payroll Processor, HR Maintenance, Report Writing, Systems and Security Administrator – 2009
Certified Lean Sigma Training Program – 5S – 2009, Certified Targeted Selection Trainer 2008
Certified Ceridian Payroll, Benefits, Crystal Reports 2002 - 2006
Certified ADP - PCPW Payroll, ADP Benefits, Report Writing 1998 - 2002
Certified Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Taken but not tested SHRM - SPHR, PHR courses
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Diedre Wilson, HR Manager
Powder Coat, Clinton, TN
*******@************.***
8313 Encounter Trail
Powell, TN 37849
Karen Hearn, RN
*****.********@*******.***
Michael Thomas, Pastor
North Fellowship Church
5430 Dogwood Road
Knoxville, TN865-246-8727
37918
Larry Rossini
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
1412 Paxton Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
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