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Patricia Tipiani
EDUCATION
Fordham University Bronx, NY: May 2008
Bachelors in Science: Psychology with a minor in Business
Fordham University —Graduate School of Education (12 credits)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BALDOR SPECIALITY FOODS, INC. Bronx, NY 2016 - 2018
HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
Assist with the completion and record keeping of all employees leaves and disability paperwork
Process all benefit enrollments, termination, changes and billing
Administer FMLA, Leave of Absence, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, COBRA and 401(k) plans
Arranged and conduct monthly benefits Orientations for all sites (including DC, Boston, BRS) including annual Open Enrollment
Maintain an in-depth understanding of all benefits programs and eligibility requirements
Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit policies, procedures and programs; ensure a quick & courteous resolution
Work with carriers and broker to resolve premium renewal issues and changes
Update the Payroll System for employee benefit elections and deductions
Interact (in person, via email and by phone) with employees and third party administrators
Process weekly 401(k) deferral, loan and status changes, including funding weekly check registers and monthly premiums
Process the first two weeks of Payroll each month
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE N.Y., NY: 2013 – present
HUMAN RESOURCES & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
Maintain & update personnel files for both College & Clinic (non-profit organization)
Audit all monthly invoices for Health Insurance, Dental, 403b, Workers’ Compensation, Life Insurance, etc.
Manage, review all disability claims and follow up with carriers. Escalate and resolve all HR and Payroll concerns
Process salary adjustments, deductions, bonuses or any changes are processed timely. Audit payroll after processing
Manage distribution of paychecks and annual W2/W2C’s. Maintain files for all ongoing litigation and legal matters
Facilitate Open Enrollment or any mandated sessions (such as Sexual Harassment, EEO, HIPPA or FMLA, etc.) when necessary
Perform new employee orientations explaining Benefits: Medical/Dental, FMLA, Cobra, LTD/STD, vacation & sick
Work with auditors on any HR & Payroll issues that may arise and provide them with any necessary legal documents
Place ads for available positions. Review incoming resumes, arrange, assist with conducting interviews including reference checks
Prepare offer/rejection letters for applicants & prospective candidates.
Assist the Executive Office in all areas related to the College & provide clerical/administrative back-up for Executive Assistant
ADVERTISEMENT CARRIERS ENTERPRISES Bronx, NY: 2011 – 2013
HUMAN RESOURCES
Carried out human resource procedures for all employees (200+) to ensure the company operate on best-practices HR principles
Facilitates the New Hire Orientation to ensure all paperwork is processed and submitted
Data Entry into Employee Database Systems; (GenPro, FoxPro, Quickbooks, ADP, etc.)
Defines and tracks performance reports against key strategic HR metrics for salary increases
Audits policies and practices and take necessary actions to ensure compliance with local and federal laws
Assisted the Office Manager with weekly invoices to vendors as well as made collection calls to outstanding invoices
Conducts on-site enrollment meetings, including Open Enrollment and an all-around understanding of HR policies/procedures
Assists with resolution of employee issues pertaining to leaves of absence, workers compensation, and disability accommodations
FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Bronx, NY: 2003 – 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Supervised clerical staff and receptionist, maintained faculty/staff attendance and managed over 900 student files
Typed daily announcements and minutes during meetings. Responsible for all aspects of Senior events
Interacted with faculty, parents and students. Liaison between school and Mothers’ & Fathers’ Clubs
Supported staff in the Business Office when needed(all financial aspects of the school)
Worked hand in hand with the Registrar and the Admissions Department throughout the academic year
Responsible for maintaining & scheduling school calendar and appointments, assigning rooms as needed also for outside groups
SKILLS
Bilingual: Spanish (fluent)
Computers: Office 2007, Internet Explorer, Vista, Mac, Transcribing, typing 70 WPM, PowerSchool, Raisers’ Edge/Blackbaud, Quickbooks, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Jantek, Sage.