LORETTA NELSON KELLER

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Tonawanda, New York 14150

716-***-**** cell

ad3cax@r.postjobfree.com

SUMARY: Experience Human Resource, Benefit & Payroll, and Recruiting Professional with a 20+ years of experience, working in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Homeland Securities and Financial and Educational Institutes.

PAYROLL AND APPLICATION TRACKING SYSTEMS:

ADP, Kronos, Paychex’s, Paylocity, nextHR

ADP Application Tracking, Success Factor, Service Now, Smart Recruiters, iCMS, Workday, UKG

EDUCATION and AFFILIATIONS:

●Cornell University: Human Resource Management 6-month Certification Program 4.0 Average – Feb. 2018

●SHRM Member since 2016

●Member of ADP’s Client Advisory Council - (Invite only membership) October 2017 – August 2019

●Dale Carnegie Leadership Course – 8-weeks, Received 2 Leadership Acknowledgements – Oct. 2016

●Advance Training Center, Diploma, Computer Science, Computer Programming – July 1983

●High School Regents Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Watson Bowman Acme, (Part of SIKA since May 2023): (Contract: Hunter International)Aug. 2023 – Jan. 2024

HR Generalist

Support talent acquisition team with recruitment process, if necessary; complete I-9 employment verifications for new hires using ADP and SAP Success Factor and Service Now.

Assist with the offboarding process in conducting exit interviews, completing separation paperwork, and processing termination actions in multiple systems.

Serve as the site timekeeper assisting employees/managers with timekeeping, reviewing weekly payroll, and submitting payments to payroll if necessary.

Manage leave of absences, including coordinating with employees, payroll, benefits, and leave administrator, collect applicable notes, and confirm return-to-work dates.

Administer tuition reimbursement program.

Generate required monthly reports.

Uses HRIS, payroll, and time keeping programs as necessary.

Perform special projects and other assignments as required.

Work with the Marketing Manager to cultivate a positive workplace environment, keeping employee morale up during a companywide restructuring.

Allied Motion (Corporate Office) March 2023 – June 2023

HR Specialist

As the HR Specialist I work with the Corporate HR Manager to support the HR teams at 10 US Manufacturing facilities. Task included:

Moved candidates through the hiring and onboarding process; includes background & drug screenings using ADP and Kronos.

Ran Benefit reports to monitor enrollments for new hires and life event changes.

Ran other HR reports as needed; New Hire, Termination, Head counts, 401K Contributions, Stock Accumulations, etc..

Elderwood at Grand Island (Nursing Home) December 2022 - March 2023

HR Manager

Act as an employee liaison to resolve conflicts with other employees as well as between Management and employees.

Reviewed, screened, and interviewed candidates for all open positions.

Moved candidates through the hiring and onboarding process, includes background & drug screenings and fingerprinting, as well as benefit enrollment.

Verified and tracked CNA Certifications and Nursing, OT/PT and Dieticians license.

Managed 5 front desk receptionists.

Work closely with other department managers.

Chair the Employee Safety Committee as well as the Employee Fun Squad. Organized employee events and encouraging team camaraderie to achieve a sense of belonging amongst employees.

Robert Half contract job with Campus Dining and Shops at UB, Amherst, NY September – November 2022

Recruiter (Contracted job for 16 weeks)

Recruited students, union, and non-union employees to work for Campus Dining and Shops.

Oversaw new hire paperwork to completion, using Kronos, for international students, verifying documentation for E-verify.

Processed termination paperwork.

Diversified Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc., - Lockport, NY August 1, 2021 – September 2022

Diversified Manufacturing, Inc. – Lockport, NY September 2019 – July 31, 2021

Human Resources Business Partner/Payroll Administrator

Updated Employee Handbook and Policies. Stayed current with all COVID-19 mandates and policy requirements for an Essential Business, along with implementing NYS Paid Sick Leave policy.

Maintained Payroll and Employee records for filing of PPP Loans and COVID tax breaks.

Involved in all HR, Payroll, and Federal & State Tax transition from old company to new company in August 2021.

Benefits Administrator responsible for managing, directing, and planning of group benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, workers comp, travel, and accident, 401(k), retirement and other plans. Responsible for the annual Open Enrollment and 125 Cafeteria Plan.

Coordinated support for all Leave of Absence cases and Workers’ Compensation claims. Effectively coordinates all cases/claims to include general administration, comprehensive case management and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and all related employment laws. Performs exemplary customer service and assistance to associates and executives.

Implemented Payroll from Paychex to nextHR iSolve payroll system in December 2021 for January 2022 start date.

Implemented a new 401K plan for the previous 401K plan.

Payroll Administrator covering the full spectrum of payroll for entire company, including executive payroll.

Reviewed, screened, and interviewed candidates for all open positions, prepared and sent offer letters, arranged physicals and drug screening for selected candidates.

Maintained OSHA logs, recording all accidents, completed OSHA reporting and WC filing.

Completed and mailed yearly ACA forms and filing prior to the deadline.

Completed payroll related filing and processing of annual W-2’s.

Supervised the administration of retirement and pension programs, in addition to separation incentive programs, special agreements, and early retirement programs; provide verification of retirement benefits and calculation of maximum exclusion allowances.

Coordinated and ran the annual Open Enrollment and 125 Cafeteria Plan, working directly with brokers to review current and new yearly benefit options.

Prepare and submit annual EEOC reports.

Review and reconcile monthly benefit premiums and prepare documentation for payment by accounting.

Organized employee events and encouraging team camaraderie to achieve a sense of belonging amongst employees.

Maxim Management Services – Cheektowaga, NY November 2018 – September 2019

Employee Relations/Recruiting Specialist (Position Hired for)

HR Assistant/Payroll Processing Specialist (Position worked)

Claimed ownership of payroll procedures by verifying all pertinent records, accuracy of payroll deductions, and timesheet adjustments. processing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly ADP Workforce Now payroll.

Works closely with the accounting department to record payroll activity in the payroll ledgers.

Worked with Paychex to utilize their Expensewire software for tracking and paying employee expenses.

Assist with Analytical reporting as well as with other aspects of HR as needed.

Initiated Recruitment and Onboarding modules in ADP.

Arranged for the start-up of an employee Wellness committee and program.

Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union – Lockport, NY (Union Employees) Dec 2016 to Nov 2018

Payroll and Benefit Administrator and HR Manager

Worked closely with the VP of HR and Union Representatives to resolve employee issues.

Completed Implementation of Payroll from ADP Pay expert to ADP Workforce Now product.

Took ownership of weekly ADP Workforce Now payroll, including accuracy of payroll deductions and timesheet adjustments as necessary, and processing of payroll

Accountable for all payroll related filings and processing of annual W-2’s and 1099’s, if appropriate.

Works closely with the accounting department to prepare and balance all payroll and benefit related General Ledgers and review and reconcile monthly benefit premiums, preparing documentation for payment by accounting.

Administered all benefit plans including the annual renewals, including the administration of the defined contribution benefit plan (401(k) Plan) and the annual filing of the Form 5500. Worked with auditors and address any outstanding issues or concerns.

Administration of FMLA, NYS Disability and Worker Compensation benefits, maintained the OSHA 100 log and recorded all accidents of employees or members.

Administered the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Established, maintained, and updated records, databases, spreadsheets, and other background materials for proper personnel records and reports according to credit union policy and federal / state guidelines.

Took ownership of annual Open Enrollment and 125 Cafeteria Plan.

Ran customized reports to audit payroll deductions and tracking of evaluations dates, employee census, professional licenses, in-services completion, termination reasons, etc.

Prepared and submitted annual EEOC reports.

Transitioned company from a paper PTO request/approval/denial system to a electronic system in payroll.

Liaison and primary contact with benefit providers, to assure proper performance and administration of all payroll and benefit programs.

Functions as backup to Training and Development Specialist

Organized employee events and encouraging team camaraderie to achieve a sense of belonging amongst employees.

Beechwood Continuing Care – Getzville, NY May 2012 to October 2016

Includes Beechwood Homes, Asbury Assisted Living and Blocher Homes (Union Employees)

Human Resource Manager

Acted as back-up to Director of Human Resource, covering while Director was on an extended leave.

Employee liaison when conflicts arise with Management.

Worked closely with the Administrator of Blocker Homes and Union Representatives to resolve employee issues.

Assist with disciplining /terminating of employees. Processed termination letter and COBRA notification.

Works closely with Administrator and management team.

Participated in scheduling and presenting New Hire General Orientation

Actively participated in the integration of payroll from ADP to Paychex in January 2016.

Accountable for employee changes in payroll, including shift differential, position changes, pay changes, benefit payroll deductions, direct deposit changes, etc.

Ran customized reports for auditing payroll deductions and tracking of evaluations dates, employee census, professional licenses, in-services completion, termination reasons, etc.

Prepare and submit annual EEOC reports.

Assisted with open enrollment presentations and benefit enrollment using BSwift.

Met with candidates to review pre-hire requirements, enter information in CHRC for fingerprinting, track receipt of immunization records, references, background checks, etc.

Reviewed and updated corporate policies and corporate handbooks for all three facilities.

Tracked use of FMLA and military leave.

Prepared and submit unemployment claims. Attend Unemployment hearings when necessary.

Submitted and tracked employees who operated company vehicles into the LENS program.

USIS\Labat –Buffalo, NY October 2009 to March 2012

(Contractor for Department of Homeland Securities) (Union Employees)

Administrative Assistant for Buffalo Verification Operation Center w/ Secret Security Clearance

Provided administrative support to department Chief, two lead supervisors and six 1st line supervisors.

Back-up to support the Mission Support and Case Resolution department as needed.

Tracked E-Verify and Military Fax-Back faxed cases electronically, both when they are received and when they are completed.

Maintained clearance and training to handle Classified Files.

Took Ownership of the Production Department’s conference room schedule.

Ordered and organized office supplies for the Production & Case Resolution department.

Provided leave calendars and spreadsheets for Production employees.

Provided QA with daily numbers regarding manual mail count and unassigned manuals at the end of day.

Participated on “Special Events” committee for the Production department, assisting with editing and publication of department newsletter, quarterly department celebration, tracking donations and expenses of the committee. Organized employee events and encouraging team camaraderie to achieve a sense of belonging amongst employees.

Tracked completion of mandatory training for all employees in the operation’s department.

Create new excel spreadsheet as required by department Chief and supervisors.

Timekeeper for the Production department using the Kronos payroll system. Provided back-up for other timekeepers. Verifying employee hours and processed payroll changes.

Tracked use of FMLA and military leave.

THE LEGEND GROUP, Amherst, NY November 2008 to February 2009

Assistant to Register Rep.

Updated all clients’ record for multiply representatives to stay compliant with new Security regulations.

Processed new account applications for clients, completing all required forms and following through the process until completed, investigated, and resolved security related insures to provide the clients with a timely and accurate transaction.

Processed client’s withdrawal request and follow through until client receives funds.

Assisted clients with problems concerning their accounts. Identified, and provided workable solutions for problems as they appeared.

Called clients for review appointments and quarterly to inquire as to any questions or problems regarding their accounts.

R.P. ADAMS, Inc., Tonawanda, NY May 2006 to November 2008

Human Resource Coordinator

Confidential Executive Assistant / HR Assistant

Processed payroll, using ADP Pay eXpert, including shift differences, position changes, payroll deductions.

Kept payroll records current with vacation time, sick time, federal and state tax deductions, garnishments, new employees and terminated employees. Administered payroll bank wire transfers for parent company.

Prepared weekly Payroll Journal entries as well as Production and Overtime Analysis reports.

Completed all new hire paperwork as well as termination paperwork for employees, while always maintaining HR confidential files.

Handle new employee orientations. Tracked employee eligibility for insurance benefits and 401(k) enrollment.

Handle all Worker’s compensation cases and Unemployment cases. Attending Unemployment cases as needed.

Assisted management with disciplining of employees. Worked with Safety Coordinator to enforce policies.

Provided administrative support to General Manager for both work related and volunteer projects (GM was President for Rotary Club of Buffalo July 2006 – July 2007)

Updated and posted daily Shipping and Sales Report, using Excel to show figures in chart and graph form.

Updated monthly figures in PowerPoint using several charts and grafts to show progress.

Assisted with the processing and distribution of the former company’s Pension Trust Plan.

Supplied the Controller with ledger entries and other administrative duties as requested. Also provided back-up and administrative assistants to Accounting Department.

Aided Sales and Engineering Manager with administrative help as needed, Assist Customer Service department with customer orders and data entry as needed.

Took ownership of maintenance for office equipment, including fax machines, 3 large copiers, postage machine, scales.

Organized employee events and encouraging team camaraderie to achieve a sense of belonging amongst employees.

LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS & CLEARANCES & CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Notary Public since 1998

Former Public Trust Security Clearance

Former Secret Security Clearance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Completed from start to finish the Implementation of Payroll from Paychex to nextHR, iSolve payroll system December 2021 for January 2022 start date.

Completed from start to finish the Implementation of a new 401K plan for the previous 401K plan.

Restructured payroll to have the system handle calculations of 401K employer contributions. (Cornerstone Community FCU)

Directly involved with transition/sale of R.P.Adam’s to out of state company Serfilco. Tasks included closing out profit sharing, transitioning employee records, payroll benefits, etc.

Chaired “Corporate Challenge” team (at Cornerstone Community FCU)

Self-studied material for NASD Regulated Series 6 and 63 exams and passed exams to receive Security Licenses in 2002

Organized summer Open House/Family Cookout and several Corporate Holiday Parties, for over 130 employees and guests, staying within a given budget.

Originated, planned and implemented “A Taste of UB” that informed students and staff of the school’s Food Service program.

Established a “Beautification” program for local elementary school, raising over $6,000 through grants.

Raise and train puppies for Guiding Eyes with three puppies completing the program and one becoming a working guide dog.

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS:

Service on Church Council as an Elder 2011. Serve as Church Council secretary during the term year.

Chairperson for church’s Board of Programs Committee for three years, while serving on church council

Member of the church's Mission Committee, Pastoral Search Committee, and Stewardship committee.

Community Day of Caring 2010 & 2011 at the Ronald McDonald House, Buffalo. Continue to volunteer there by participating in their “Make a Meal” program.

Volunteer at Beechwood Foundation’s yearly auction fundraiser and Beechwood’s yearly Car Show

Volunteered (3 years) at local elementary school, teaching computer skills to Grades 1-3.

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