CAROL L. LEEKER, PHR
Fenton, MO 63026
******.*****@*****.***
SUMMARY: - Over fifteen years of progressive experience in human resources.
- Experienced in payroll/benefits, recruiting, orientation, succession planning and staff training /development.
- Strong background in teaching and instruction. High level of communication skills.
- Excel within fast-paced, high-pressure environments; proficient in meeting strict deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and accurate; excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving abilities.
- Creative and strategic individual who is driven by challenges.
- Background in development of company standards to create compliance and reduce legal liability.
- Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite programs, Paychex and ADP Products EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Management, Emphasis in Human Resources, Accounting Minor WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO
CERTIFICATION: Professional In Human Resources Certification from Human Resources Certification Institute EXPERIENCE:
4/16 – 04/24 Swank Motion Pictures
Benefits and Payroll Manager
- Administration of payroll and benefit programs – currently utilizing ADP Workforce Now
- Compile, analyze and reporting of government mandates such as EEO-1, AAP, VETS 100 and OSHA
- Analyze, solicit and recommend changes on all benefit plans
- 401K Administration – including testing and filings
- Management of FMLA, COBRA and Worker’s Compensation
- Management and administration of all benefit offerings
- Compilation and analysis of salary and commission/bonus reporting for management
- Assist in recruiting and staffing
- Onboarding and offboarding of employees
- Assist in planning and facilitation of employee events and milestone celebrations 6/11 – 4/16 Neighbors Credit Union
Human Resources Manager
- Manage entire Human Resources and Training Departments (staff of five) and their functions
- Administration and oversight of payroll and benefit programs
- Analyze, solicit and make determinations on all benefit plans
- 401K Administration – including testing and filings
- Responsible for recruitment, training, orientation and retention programs
- Responsible for budgetary and staffing process for fiscal year for departments
- Responsible for all employee company events as well as recognition programs
- Resource for employee questions/concerns as a liaison between union and employer
- Management of FMLA and COBRA
- Administration of Workers Compensation, including investigations and coordination with providers
- Responsible for 5500 filings for various benefit plans
- Resource for all management legal aspects concerning HR
- Responsible for compilation and filing of all mandatory government reports including EEO-1
- Coach, counsel and partner with managers in the resolution of employee issues and disciplinary action
- Responsible for all conflict resolution as well as company representative in all dealings with union including negotiations and arbitrations
- Resource for legal and compliance issues for the credit union; work with legal counsel when required
- Development of strategies and programs to address trends within the credit union
- Researched and implemented new Applicant Tracking System and Salary Administration
- Creation of new employee appraisal program; development of consistency within the program 9/10 – 6/11 EFC International
Human Resources Specialist
- Oversaw all aspects of human resources (recruitment, training, orientation)
- Maintained all functions of payroll – ADP and Paychex
- Managed benefit programs, as well as compensation programs
- Coordinated all employee functions
- Handled all investigations and disciplinary actions
- Assisted in budgetary process for fiscal year
- Researched and analyzed potential changes in benefit programs 11/03 – 9/10 ADESA – ST. LOUIS, Barnhart, MO/ABC St. Louis Auto Auction Human Resources/Staff Accountant
- Conducted recruiting, placement, training and orientation for new/existing employees
- Assisted management in planning, staffing, scheduling and monitoring changes in headcount
- Handled benefit enrollments, employee relations, federal/state compliance, as well as safety
- Managed payroll systems, including Kronos, Oracle and ADP
- Managed all aspects of Human Resources on site as well as coordination with corporate office
- Managed financial responsibilities in absence of Controller
- Managed benefit programs, as well as compensation programs
- Facilitated investigations as well as disciplinary actions
- Responsible for OSHA and Workers Compensation
- Managed all financial aspects of business through MAS90 systems