KELLY PUMA

** ****** ****. **********, ** ***** C: 484-***-**** acztxh@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure a position offering the opportunity to utilize my present skills while gaining additional knowledge, allowing

personal growth, and the opportunity for advancement.

Professional Summary

Human Resources Manager / Payroll Manager who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and

technologies. Looking to bring 17 years of leadership expertise to an enthusiastic team. Strengths include excellent

verbal and written communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and working as part of a team. Expert

attention to detail and dedication to providing an excellent work environment.

Core Qualifications

Multi-state payroll Process Improvement

Maxwell, ADP, COINS, AS400 Employee Relations

Federal and state tax regulations Staff Development

Record-keeping Employee Safety/Wellness

Accounts payable Benefits & Compensation

Excellent writing skills HR Compliance

Time management OSHA Management

Attention to detail Conflict Resolution

Exceptionally organized MS Office (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel)

Relationship building Professional Payroll Solutions

Crystal Reports

Certified Payroll Reporting / AON

Experience

HR Manager / Payroll Manager 02/2007 to 9/2016

B. Pietrini & Sons King Of Prussia, PA

Directly supervise five employees in the payroll department to ensure that all systems are functioning properly and that payroll is properly distributed to all employees in a timely manner.

Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls for 1000+ union & non-union employees in 5 entities.

Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, child support, IRS levy's, loans etc. garnishments and withholdings.

Implemented complete new payroll policies, procedures and workflow changes and internal controls in order to assure efficient and

effective results that were in compliance with company policies along with federal and state law regulations.

Prepare audit documentation; handle quarterly and year-end tax filing.

Explained human resources policies and procedures to all employees. Conducted telephone and on site exit interviews for all employees. Answered employee questions during the entrance and exit interview processes. Assessed employee

performance and issued disciplinary notices.

Analyzed and reviewed existing practices, recommending and setting up automated imports with significantly decreased errors in data entry and processing time.

Responsible for the 401(k), OSHA reporting, FMLA, Workers compensation/auto claims and benefits.

Set up various automated reports and upgrades which lead to more visibility and accurate reporting for management.

Reorganized department policies and procedures, increased efficiency.

Managed payroll financial and accounting processes for the organization so that payroll and benefit reporting activities are accurate, timely, funded properly, cost-effective, and business and employee sensitive.

Maintained financial accounting and controls associated with the payroll system and benefit plans in a multi-state environment.

Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits. Helped training and development staff with all aspects of training coordination. Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections. Conducted benefit administration for 1000 benefit eligible employees.

Met immediate reliability, accuracy, and timeliness needs and expectations while simultaneously addressing longer-tern process and policy needs.

Designed the employee performance evaluation process and merit program. Addressed inquires from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and ongoing employee relation issues. Created and managed confidential personnel records.

Developed employee handbooks, including design and layout.

Assemble audit information of monthly union reports for several unions. Making necessary changes when the

contract agreement has been reached, rate changes or benefit package changes.

Payroll Clerk Sr. 01/2002 to 02/2007

Tozour Trane King of Prussia, PA

Perform payroll audits, payroll terminations, and tax changes for over 1000+ employees.

Set up new hires, profiles, W 4's and time sheet labor, balance individual time cards, and make the necessary corrections.

Establish payroll run & analyzes results prior to submission for live run. Maintains bank detail; set up or

change direct deposit, garnishments, and loans.

Process all off cycle adjustments, terminations or late payments.

Online submission of 401K payments on a monthly basis.

Handle certified payroll for government business (i.e. schools, hospitals)

Assemble audit information, preparation of monthly union reports for 5 different unions.

Executive Administrative Assistant / Payroll Clerk Sr. 09/1998 to 11/2001

Plaza Associates NY, NY

Performed payroll processing and attendance record keeping for the entire staff of department employing over 100

collectors.

Collected and distributed work schedules for all staff members in the department.

Assisted Manager and Supervisors in various projects and activities such as; maintained database which contained information on the collector’s productivity. Used productivity data to create graphs to be analyzed by the Manager.

Devised weekly reports to track attendance of a 14-hour split shift of over 100 employees.

Developed and maintained multi payroll schedules of employees hours worked and vacation time.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Montgomery County Community College 2001

Human Resources / Accounting & Finance Pottstown, PA USA

High School Diploma 1996

Perkiomen Valley High School Collegeville, PA, USA

In addition completed courses in Psychology, Finance / Accounting and Business.

Human Resources Management certificate, Coursework in Business, Economics and Organizational

Development, Graduate certificate in Organizational Development, Coursework in Communications and

Psychology, Coursework in Business Administration, Emphasis in Business Administration.

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