Lisa L. Chevalier

** ***** *****Prospect, Connecticut 06712*203-***-****

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Dedicated HR professional with an extensive background as HR Generalist & Benefits Manager. As the face of HR it is my responsibility to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance including employee recruitment, benefits and compensation, mediation, conflict resolutions and HR records management. I also have an extensive accounting background through year-end financial reporting.

Specialties

HR Generalist/Benefits Specialist to include; payroll using ADP Workforce Now and Time & Attendance, Paycom, Workday & Kronos, QuickBooks, also in house programs, payroll taxes, quarterly tax returns, W-2, 1099’s and corresponding W-3, Benefits, Manage open enrollment for benefits

(medical/dental, 401K, STD, etc), FMLA, Short & Long Term Disability, Workers Comp, OSHA Reporting & Compliances, Labor/Employment Relations, HR Policies & Procedures, Morale Building, Employee Counseling, Confidential Record Keeping, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Staff Recruitment, Disciplinary Procedures, Orientation & On-Boarding, Termination/Separation notices and related documentation, Conduct exit interview with employees and COBRA.

Office Manager with extensive experience in the accounting field including, the supervision of up to 5 employees. Overseeing the day to day functions of the accounting department and office staff. Addressing any and all issues that arise. Whether it be employee related, job responsibility or general office issues. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, credit, collections, bank statement reconciliation, journal entries, month end and year end closing along with financial statements. Sales and Use filings.

Vast experience with computers and operating systems: Tool$ (Thoroughbred Mfg. software) M3 (Mfg. software), QuickBooks, One-Write Plus, Peachtree, MAS 90, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, Access, Outlook 365, Inventory and Purchasing Software and Mainframe Programs. ADP Workforce Now & Time & Attendance, Workday & Kronos and in house Payroll systems. Professional Experience

6/2023 - 9/2023 Robert half - Account-Temps

HR Manager (Temp)

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Weekly Payroll- bi-weekly payroll for both hourly(Union) and Salary employees using Paycom.

Orientation & On-Boarding, Termination/Separation notices and related documentation, Conduct exit interview with employees and process COBRA.

Manage open enrollment for benefits (medical/dental, 401K, STD,) which allows employees to make changes to their enrollment or decide to enroll if they previously declined.

Maintain & file all tax forms & I-9's, keeping current data on record to remain in compliance.

Process all health insurance enrollments and changes and maintain files., which allows employees to make changes to their enrollment or decide to enroll if they previously declined.

Process and maintain all FMLA, Short Term and Long Term disability.

Review and stay informed with all current WC claims and process any new claims .

Maintain & work with employees with any and all issues involving any of the above along with any disciplinary actions that may be needed and/or concerns the employee may have with their work environment.

Process all P/R changes i.e. Pay Rate, Departments, filing Status, Garnishments and Attachments, 401K loans or payouts and HSA & FSA contributions. 8/2021 – 5/2023 Hanwha Aerospace, USA

Benefits Manager and HR Business Partner for Corporate Benefits Administration:

Respond to all benefit questions and employee inquiries. Provide general solutions by providing proper materials and explanations. Investigate escalated issues when needed.

Process all Short- and Long-Term Disability Claims.

Work with employee to file claims with both Hanwha Short Term provider and CT Paid FMLA

Process review and update management on all Workers Comp claims.

Manage the Open Enrollment program: legal compliance, portal development, employee communication, and carrier relationships.

Manage external consulting and service provider relationships. Coordinate activities with internal/external auditors. Serve as the organization’s liaison with insurance carrier representatives.

Manage the pension program for active, termed employees.

Process and maintain HAS and FSA accounts.

Compliance

Interpret and administer relevant laws and policies related to healthcare, Family and Medical Leave, Short Term Disability, and Workers Compensation.

Maintain records for company’s Affirmative Action program. Payroll

Oversee Company-wide payroll process

Process Payroll for Corporate divisions and EXPATS

Process all employee garnishment

ADP: Create standard work, processes, workflows, and related procedures.

Manage employee records and ensure confidentiality

Manage employee pre-selection process: background checks, drug screening, FAA monitoring, and motor vehicle record administration.

401K

Process all 401K updates from the feedback reports for contribution changes, enrollments, loans.

Work collaboratively with plan sponsors to ensure plans are in compliance

Manage the 401K plan audit and testing

Serve as main point of contact with plan sponsors and representatives 8/2018 – 8/2021 Covit America - An Albea Company

HR Generalist and Benefits Specialist

HR Generalist– Overseeing the day-to-day functions of the HR department. Addressing any and all issues that arise. Whether it be employee related, job responsibility or general office issues.

Maintain all HR records, personnel files, insurance files for health insurance and workers compensation, short- & long-Term disability and FMLA.

Weekly Payroll- bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and Salary employees using ADP Workforce Now and the Time and Attendance Module, currently transitioning over to Workday & Kronos.

Orientation & On-Boarding, Termination/Separation notices and related documentation, Conduct exit interview with employees and process COBRA.

Manage open enrollment for benefits (medical/dental, 401K, STD,) which allows employees to make changes to their enrollment or decide to enroll if they previously declined.

Maintain & file all tax forms & I-9's, keeping current data on record to remain in compliance.

Process all health insurance enrollments and changes and maintain files., which allows employees to make changes to their enrollment or decide to enroll if they previously declined.

Process and maintain all FMLA, Short Term and Long Term disability.

Process all Workers Comp claims and work with the claim representatives to get all claims filed on a timely basis, maintain the yearly OSHA log for said claims.

Maintain & work with employees with any and all issues involving any of the above along with any disciplinary actions that may be needed and/or concerns the employee may have with their work environment.

Process all P/R changes i.e. Pay Rate, Departments, filing Status, Garnishments and Attachments, 401K loans or payouts.

5/2017 – 4/2018 Bodycote Thermal Processing

HR Administrator-Manager /Office Manager/Accounting Supervisor

HR Manager/ Accounting Supervisor/ Office Manager – Overseeing the day to day functions of the accounting department and office staff. Manage a staff of three (3) direct reports, addressing any and all issues that arise. Whether it be employee related, job responsibility or general office issues. Maintain all HR records and insurance files for both health insurance and workers comp.

Weekly Payroll- Process weekly & Bi-weekly Payroll for both hourly and salary employees. using ADP Workforce Now and the Time and Attendance Module

Orientation & On-Boarding, Termination/Separation notices and related documentation, Conduct exit interview with employees and process COBRA. Maintain & file all tax forms & I-9's, keeping current data on record to remain in compliance.

Manage open enrollment for benefits (medical/dental, 401K, STD,) which allows employees to make changes to their enrollment or decide to enroll if they previously declined.

Process all health insurance enrollments and changes and maintain files.

Process and maintain all FMLA, Short Term and Long Term disability.

Process all Workers Comp claims and work with the claim representatives to get all claims filed on a timely basis, maintain the yearly OSHA log for said claims.

Process 401K enrollments, and any loans or payouts.

Maintain & work with employees with any and all issues involving any of the above along with any disciplinary actions that may be needed and/or concerns the employee may have with their work environment.

Process all P/R changes i.e. Pay Rate, Departments, filing Status, Garnishments and Attachments, 401K loans or payouts.

Commissions - Process bi-weekly commission reports, verify payments received and pay sales reps

Accounts Payable – Oversee and verifying the entering all vendor invoices. Verify & balance monthly vendor statements.

Deal with vendors and in coming collection calls. Established and maintained relationship with vendors to come to mutual understanding on bringing past due accounts current.

Accounts Receivable – Billing - Process all invoices and credits to customers, apply all customer payments, maintain all files keeping all account information/status current.

Credit/Collections – Verification of all credit application. Issue payment terms for customers based on reference checks. Make collection calls for all past due accounts. Maintain account status of no more than 60 days old. Established and maintained relationship with customers to come to mutual understanding on bringing past due accounts current.

Cash Flow Forecasting - Make and maintain spreadsheet to forecast incoming funds promised over the next 5 months for upper management.

6/2014 – 4/2017 JJ Ryan Corporation

HR Administrator-Manager /Office Manager/Accounting Supervisor

HR Manager/ Accounting Supervisor/ Office Manager – Overseeing the day to day functions of the accounting department and office staff. Manage a staff of five (5) direct reports, addressing any and all issues that arise. Whether it be employee related, job responsibility or general office issues. Maintain all HR records and insurance files for both health insurance and workers comp.

Weekly Payroll- Process weekly & Bi-weekly Payroll for both hourly and salary employees, using ADP Workforce Now and the Time and Attendance Module

Orientation & On-Boarding, Termination/Separation notices and related documentation, Conduct exit interview with employees and process COBRA. Maintain & file all tax forms & I-9's, keeping current data on record to remain in compliance.

Maintain & file all tax forms & I-9's, keeping current data on record to remain in compliance.

Process all health insurance enrollments and changes and maintain files.

Manage open enrollment for benefits (medical/dental, 401K, STD,) which allows employees to make changes to their enrollment or decide to enroll if they previously declined

Process and maintain all FMLA, Short Term and Long Term disability.

Process all Workers Comp claims and work with the claim representatives to get all claims filed on a timely basis, maintain the yearly OSHA log for said claims.

Process 401K enrollments, and any loans or payouts.

Maintain & work with employees with any and all issues involving any of the above along with any disciplinary actions that may be needed and/or concerns the employee may have with their work environment.

Process all P/R changes i.e. Pay Rate, Departments, filing Status, Garnishments and Attachments, 401K loans or payouts.

Commissions - Process bi-weekly commission reports, verify payments received and pay sales reps

Accounts Payable – Verifying & entering all vendor invoices. Verify & balance monthly vendor statements, process all vendor payments and weekly check runs.

Deal with vendors and in coming collection calls. Established and maintained relationship with vendors to come to mutual understanding on bringing past due accounts current.

Accounts Receivable – Billing - Process all invoices and credits to customers, apply all customer payments, maintain all files keeping all account information/status current.

Credit/Collections – Verification of all credit application. Issue payment terms for customers based on reference checks. Make collection calls for all past due accounts. Maintain account status of no more than 60 days old. Established and maintained relationship with customers to come to mutual understanding on bringing past due accounts current.

Cash Flow Forecasting - Make and maintain spreadsheet to forecast incoming funds promised over the next 5 months for upper management.

9/2009 – 6/2014 Mirror Polishing & Plating Company, Inc. (MPP) Full Charge Bookkeeper/HR Administrator

Weekly Payroll- Process weekly & Bi-weekly Payroll for both hourly and salary employees, using an in house account systems M3

Orientation & On-Boarding, Termination/Separation notices and related documentation, Conduct exit interview with employees and process COBRA.

Maintain & file all tax forms & I-9's, keeping current data on record to remain in compliance.

Process all health insurance enrollments and changes and maintain files.

Manage open enrollment for benefits (medical/dental, 401K, STD) which allows employees to make changes to their enrollment or decide to enroll if they previously declined.

Process and maintain all FMLA, Short Term and Long Term disability.

Process all P/R changes i.e. Pay Rate, Departments, filing Status, Garnishments and Attachments, 401K loans or payouts.

Commissions - Process bi-weekly commission reports, verify payments received and pay sales reps

Accounts Payable – Verifying & entering all vendor invoices. Verify & balance monthly vendor statements, process all vendor payments and weekly check runs.

Deal with vendors and in coming collection calls. Established and maintained relationship with vendors to come to mutual understanding on bringing past due accounts current.

Accounts Receivable – Billing - Process all invoices and credits to customers, apply all customer payments, maintain all files keeping all account information/status current.

Credit/Collections – Verification of all credit application. Issue payment terms for customers based on reference checks. Make collection calls for all past due accounts. Maintain account status of no more than 60 days old. Established and maintained relationship with customers to come to mutual understanding on bringing past due accounts current.

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