Teresa M.

Collins

Greensboro, NC

910-***-****

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Human Resource professional with 20 years of extensive experience in result-oriented leadership with wide-ranging operational and generalist experience. Hands-on leader who guides teams and employees to be productive beyond the organization’s expectations while utilizing a strong employee-focused approach to successfully streamline and create efficiencies in managing employee relations, benefits, recruitment, and training. Willingness and desire to take on additional responsibilities for the betterment of myself and the organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2023 -- PRESENT Contract Assignment

HR Business Partner /KIPP NC Public School, Remote Provide vital support to KIPP NC Public Schools’ talent goals and business partnership in aspects of human resources (HR), payroll, organizational development, culture, and employee happiness.

• Process payroll for employee staff (486 employees) using Proliant & NOVATime to ensure timely processing of all payroll changes (salary, title, department, etc.);

• Execute New Hire Onboarding, Benefit Open Enrollment, and Offboarding (exit interviews) for 8 different schools

• Answer email inquiries and conduct monthly school visits to handle any employee relation issues

2019 – 2023

Senior Human Resources Manager/Resco Products, Greensboro, North Carolina Support employees when issues arise with efficient problem-solving by creating and maintaining a positive and responsive work environment, raising employee retention rates by over 5%. Sourcing and attracting candidates by using staffing agencies, social media, and other outlets for recruitment. Reduced our temp spend by over $5k a year.

• Managed the Payroll (Paycom) for two facilities (485 employees) at 100% efficiency.

• Provided mentorship/coaching and assistance to managers and employees at all levels.

• Responsible for daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, corporate credit reconciliations, and other transactional issues.

• In-house training towards employees, managers, and directors on various subjects (assessment services & stress management, presentation management, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement)

2015 – 2019

Accounts Payable Associate/Ralph Lauren, High Point, North Carolina Meticulously handled processing invoices timely and accurately for Ralph Lauren’s top 3 accounts. Produced reports and cash flow statements reliably and consistently. Improved the existing cost collection system to decrease expenses and increase efficiency by 20%.

• Processed and matched 300 EDI invoices daily through AS400 and SAP. 2

• Created Cost Adjustment approvals for price discrepancies, reducing pricing errors by 5%.

• Promoted to Accounts Payable trainer, refreshing, and revamping the new hire orientation process resulting in a smooth, consistent transition of new hires. 2012 – 2015

HR/Payroll Manager /Greenhaven Nursing and Rehab, Greensboro, North Carolina Mastered the payroll processes, procedures, and regulations to ensure 100% efficiency. Proven record of working successfully with employees and upper management while always maintaining a high degree of professionalism and adapting to constant change.

• Administered policies and programs relating to all phases of human resources activity including HR planning, recruitment, training, and development, employee performance, and firing process.

• Processed payroll for hourly and salary employees using Kronos for 213 employees. 2001 – 2009

HR Assistant /Scotland Container, Laurinburg, North Carolina Responsible for supporting the HR Manager in a fast-paced office environment, and assisting her with the day-to-day efficient operation of our HR Department.

• Assisted with employee relations.

• Managed payroll (Attendance Professional) for 285 employees weekly.

• Conducted pre-employment background checks, assisted with new hire orientation, and assisted employees with benefits questions

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office • Benefits Enrollment • Conflict Management • Building and Developing Relationships between Teams • Data analytics • Training and Development of Managers and Employees• Multiple HR Platforms• Payroll• Accounts Payable Education

May 2012

Bachelor of Arts Human Resources Management & Psychology/Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina

JUNE 2001

Associate of Applied Science Accounting & Business/Northeastern Technical College, Cheraw, South Carolina