Accounts Payable Human Resources

Meredith R. Makowski

** *********** ****, *** ***, Newton, MA

617-***-****, ***.**********@*****.***, https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith- makowski-56b9509/

EDUCATION:

● University of Massachusetts Amherst

B.A. in Sociology

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: SKILLS:

● MS Office 365 Accounts Payable

● ACT Database Accounts Receivable

● Medical Terminology FMLA

● Medical Transcription ERISA

● AppFolio ADA

● Blumberg CFRA

● Bluebeam Rev Section 125

● Blumberg HIPAA

● Deltec PFL

● DEEM H1B Visa

● Kronos Recruiting

● Asana Interviewing

● Zoom Off-boarding & COBRA

● Shorthand Compliance

● GoToMeeting Purchasing

● Google Office Applications Contracts

● Quickbooks

● Quicken

● HubSpot

● Workday

● Better Business Bureau Database

● SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts · Boston, MA February 2023 – December 2023 Human Resources Capitalist Specialist

● Proactively seek changes in USCIS regulations and update managers with new information.

● Reach out to the HR Generalist Team to find missing information.

● Train Onboarding Team on the best way to ensure correct processing of new employee information.

● Audit I-9 forms for correct filings.

● Verify all I-9 files are completed.

● Track all employee documents.

● Create shared documents for easy data entry so all information is available to corrections, updates, and inform teams of any issues with the data.

● Developed system analysis and cross data platforms for easy analysis of calls and data. Sanofi *Formerly Genzyme (Remote) February 2022 – August 2022 Administrative Assistant

● Create and send out agendas to make the most of our time.

● Developed and run Power Points so they give greater illustration to the speakers’ focus.

● Managed and record Zoom meetings so they are modulated and stay on time.

● Organised team events for the group to create unity.

● Arrange catering for meetings, and making sure the correct cost centers are used.

● Ad hoc meetings and overseas travel; being up to date with any changes so managers were on time.

● Troubleshooting, I work on any issues which create business issues whether IT or logistics. Boston University, Boston, MA August 2021 – December 2021 HR Coordinator

● Archive past staff harassment complaints.

● Initiate return to work accommodations.

● Follow up with individuals needing accommodations.

● Make sure all paperwork has been filed.

● Log all faculty and staff disability claims.

● Create templates for staff to answer frequent questions on returning to work.

● Initiate return to work accommodations with email or phone call.

● Follow up with accommodation requests with worker, worker’s physician, and worker’s supervisor.

● Log all faculty and staff disability and harassment claims: both past and present.

● Read and evaluate referral cases to ensure we are the correct office to handle the claim.

● Document and discuss cases with colleagues about questions, urgency of claim, and processing issues.

● Speak with the physician's office for explanations on worker’s limitations as it relates to their position.

● Create email templates for frequent questions and emails we receive.

● Schedule meetings between the Equal Opportunity Office and staff after receiving all information.

● Meet with faculty and staff to create meaningful plans for team members returning to work.

● Answer questions on procedure for working accommodations whether temporary or permanent.

● Close referrals with no information or not receiving back all medical documentation.

● Placing referrals on hold if the worker is expecting test results or if they may not need accommodation.

● Spoke with staff and faculty regarding their approval for medical related work accommodations.

● Discussed viable work accommodations with employees to understand what team members needed. New England Historical Society – Boston, MA February 2019 – March 2020 Executive Assistant

● Assisted employees with travel reimbursement.

● Organised employee conferences to help them learn about their benefits. ICER HR Generalist/ Executive Assistant

● On Boarded and Off Boarded employees.

● Created welcome packets for new employees.

● Enhanced benefit packages for company benefit.

● Reviewed company handbook for compliance with State and Federal Law. Walker Parking Associates HR Generalist/ Office Manager

● Audit travel reimbursements: approved or rejected requests based on receipts and amount.

● On-boarded employees.

● Answered all benefit questions.

TQS Integration HR Generalist/ Office Manager

● On- board employees.

● Audit use of company phones.

● Worked on an office build-out with my manager.

● Phone screen candidates before they had their interview.

● Follow up with employees regarding showing up for their interviews.

● Organised company events.

● Explained healthcare benefits.

Onwards Media Group, Waltham, MA May 2017 – February 2019 HR Generalist/ Office Manager

● Facilitated new employees on-boarding process.

● Developed a comprehensive benefits package.

● Answered all employee questions regarding dental, healthcare, and disability insurance.

● Assisted employees going out on leave with FMLA questions and paperwork.

● Established new positions and researched multiple websites for highly qualified candidates.

● Completed background checks, I-9 Status, CORI checks, and E-Verify.

● Audited payroll, travel expenses, expense reports, and invoices.

● Achieved better budgeting for our yearly cash flow financial analysis.

● Negotiated lease and sale of our office space.

● Completed an office build-out: worked with contractors, building facilities, and office supplies.

● Scheduled international and domestic travel and meetings.

● Coordinated business meetings, trade shows, and vacation for effective office coverage.

● Instituted customer service for defective x-mini devices.

● Devised a new branding plan for online media reviews of products. Advantage Data Inc.*Solve Advisors, Boston, MA July 2007 – December 2016 Administrative Assistant/Office Manager/HR Generalist

● Managed an office of 25 team members.

● Supported a CEO, COO, and 4 directors.

● Renovated Onboarding Process with I-9 Status Checks, CORI Checks, E-Verify and questions for references.

● Remodelled the hiring process by researching diverse job boards, interviewed candidates, and posted positions.

● Initiated a new interview process to find successful sales candidates.

● Aided employee retention with training, development, and career mobility.

● Assisted employees with FMLA, Cobra, and unemployment benefits.

● Slashed health, dental, and life insurance costs by 15%.

● Energised team involvement by arranging company events and outings.

● Answered all employee questions regarding dental, healthcare, and disability insurance.

● Served as a client liaison: catering, greeting, and creating security passes for visitors.

● Launched company branding with marketing packets for business conferences.

● Generated 45% of sales leads by locating former clients, and inputting information into Salesforce. Sovereign Bank *Santander, Boston, MA March 2001 – January 2007 Administrative Assistant/ Jr Credit Analyst

● Developed a new onboarding process for spotting, screening, and interviewing candidates.

● Investigated fee increases in Mid Atlantic and New England accounts.

● Actualised budget information for correct cost management.

● Promoted and scheduled computer training to enhance employee learning.

● Coordinated volunteer working at Pine Street Inn.

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