KELLY SHEARS
Phone: 414-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Human Resources Assistant seeking to advance my career, utilizing my strong organizational skills with attention to detail; supporting an HR team in recruitment, employee relations, and administrative tasks; contributing to the overall success of an organization. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Organized & detail oriented Advanced clerical & computer proficiency
Ability to maintain accurate & confidential
information
Refined interpersonal communication skills
Aptitude for building rapport with diverse
colleagues and employees
Initiative-taking & resourceful in resolving
issues and concerns for staff and employees
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC, Milwaukee, WI 2022-Present PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Complete bi-monthly multi-jurisdictional payroll, including commissions, bonuses, talent fees and any additional earnings for payroll processing.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates in ADP to include new hires, terminations, and rate changes.
Assist with new teammate training and onboarding administration. Anderson Process, Brookfield, WI 2021-2022
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Recruited for five locations, utilizing Indeed, LinkedIn, and ADP HRIS software.
Assisted accounting department with collection and data discrepancies via Epicor Prophet 21.
Managed front desk duties.
Milwaukee Electronics, Milwaukee, WI 2018-2021
HUMAN RESOURCES PAYROLL COORDINATOR
Processed data entry and payroll into the UKG Pro HRIS system with accuracy.
Completed annual wage and benefit surveys, assisting in obtaining company data.
Provided a high-level of personalized service to employees, assisting with benefits and payroll questions.
The Bon Ton Stores Inc., Milwaukee, WI 2017-2018
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Prepared and processed new hire orientation paperwork.
Managed employee and independent contractor files, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Coordinated office activities & events.
Maintained employee information in HRIS database.
Allocated expenses for the Human Resources department. Mark Travel Corporation, Bayside, WI 2016-2017
WEDDINGS BY FUNJET ACCOMODATIONS SPECIALIST
Manage travel for destination weddings by providing an end-to-end experience for bridal party and wedding guests.
Work closely with resorts to ensure accurate hotel inventory and contracted rates.
Reconcile final payment to resort, settling compensations and upgrades to the bridal party. Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Milwaukee, WI 2015-2016 HRIS SPECIALIST
Provided technical guidance and direction to administrative, technical, and clerical staff on the operation and maintenance of the human resources data systems.
Ran ad-hoc PeopleSoft reports as requested and per pay period PTO reports using PeopleSoft queries and Excel.
Reviewed and resolved any data integrity issues with PeopleSoft employee data.
Investigated various HR system questions for field HR and / or managers. Goodwill Talentbridge, LLC, Milwaukee, WI 2011-2015 RECRUITING COORDINATOR
Specialized in high volume recruiting for healthcare and administrative positions.
Provided technical support for a client's company-specific software for over 165 of their sites and 5,000 employees.
Assigned temporary employees on a short and long-term basis for over 165 sites.
Continuously evaluated and updated current processes to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Maintained personnel profiles using an HRIS system (Eempact/Ultipro).
Addressed and communicated basic benefit questions relating to medical leave, FMLA, vacation, and holiday eligibility.
Conducted background checks, confirmed references, set up drug screens, and extended offers of employment.
Visual Systems, Inc. dba Lehigh Phoenix, Milwaukee, WI 2001-2011 HUMAN RESOURSES ASSISTANT
Provided administrative assistance to the HR Manager with a high level of confidentiality.
Successfully contributed to increasing staff by 50% in the scheduled deadline of six months.
Played vital role in implementing an HRIS (PeopleSoft), including self-service, and provided instruction to employees on its use.
Restructured the company employee service award program, making it more rewarding and effective.
Performed Internet research for various projects and reports, including trends in reviewing processes, new hire recruitment sources, and wellness information for employees.
Maintained employee attendance and leave records. EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – Stout 1984-1987
Fashion Merchandising
Continuing Education (Human Resources, Administrative Assistance, Computer Software, Business Related)