Peter D. Gavigan

*** ********** ***** ***** - *******, GA 30350

Mobile: 770-***-**** Email: adddmb@r.postjobfree.com

An enthusiastic and results oriented business professional offering versatile strengths and a record of successful job performances which include developing 3 training programs which were adopted by the Air Force, conducted over 5 open enrollments, and modernizing job descriptions. Proud veteran of the United States Air Force who is seeking to contribute to the success of a progressive, growth-oriented company which offers opportunities for on-going career development in the areas of human resources and payroll. I also have extensive experience in dealing with union and non-union payroll

Professional Experience

Kimco Services 12/4/2017-present

Regional Recruiter

Managed and administered ADP Vantage Recruiting platform, resulting in reduced troubleshooting time and faster onboarding of new employees

Directed full cycle recruiting process for shift supervisors, route janitors, and janitors in the Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia markets, producing over 20 new hires on a weekly basis

Oversaw and processed unemployment issue requests, over 15 per week from over 30 states

Updated and standardized job descriptions for the service side of the company which resulted in an applicant pool increase of 15% company wide

Major account start-up in the Atlanta market of 100+ employees

Custard Insurance Adjusters 1/3/2017-12/1/2017

Payroll Administrator

Processed full cycle payroll for 650 full time multistate employees

Point of contact for all payroll issues

Calculated employee commissions and manager bonus’

Maintained up to date personnel files for all employees

Reconciled voluntary benefits programs for eligible employees, including accident and critical illness programs

Heartland Payroll 06/2015-09/2016

Payroll Specialist

Handled all payroll issues for over 250 clients

Processed multi-state payrolls, including California, Massachusetts, and New York

Configured 15 client specific platforms for 401K employer match, off-cycle payroll batches, and tax adjustments

Supervised and processed new client user training programs

Partnered with business owners to update and maintain accurate timesheets, processing garnishments, and creating manual checks

Hodges Mace – Atlanta, GA 01/2014 – 06/2015

Benefits Specialist

Administered multiple benefits programs for clients, both core and voluntary

Point of contact for client and employee benefits issues

Processed qualifying life events for eligible employees

Conducted newly eligible employee enrollment sessions for selected clients for both core and voluntary benefits

SecurAmerica LLC – Atlanta, GA 04/2009 – 05/2013

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Managed all payroll issues for over 3200 employees

Acted as technical administrator for Valiant payroll system

Acted as plan administrator for medical, dental, and vision benefits for all employees

Reconciled monthly benefit invoices against employee payroll deductions

Reviewed all benefits communications materials prior to disbursement to employees for accuracy and compliance

Administered all Qualified Life event issues for employees

Assisted employees with all disability and leave issues

Acted as liaison between employees and benefits vendors for claims issues

Selected Accomplishments

Administered 5 annual open enrollment processes company wide

Completed restructuring and modernizing of employee handbook and developed Administrative Best Practices Handbook for all Payroll and Human Resources issues

Airserv Corporation – Atlanta, GA 04/2008 – 04/2009

Payroll Administrator

Administered all garnishment, bankruptcy, tax levy, and child support issues for over 8000 employees

Processed full cycle payrolls as part of payroll team

Processed multi state payrolls

United States Air Force – Idaho, Japan, & Iraq 10/2002 – 03/2007

Senior Airman - Honorable Discharge

Deployment: Iraqi Theater of Operations - maintained hardware communications links.

Permanent Duty Station: Mt. Home AFB Mt. Home, ID - Technical Training Manager for SCNT, 726th ACS. Named Technician of the Quarter 08/2006.

Permanent Duty Station: Yokota AFB, Japan - maintained hardware communications links for 374th Communications Squadron. Received Unit Professional Performance Award 11/2003.

Selected Accomplishments

Ensured various essential hardware communication links remained operative & secure in assigned domestic and foreign locations.

Served as Unit Training Representative (SCNT, 726th ACS) during Air Force Unit Compliance Inspection, resulting in an “excellent” rating for the Unit in total.

Managed ongoing training progress for over 30 individuals (both officer and enlisted), ensured that all training requirements were completed.

Education

Berry College – Mt. Berry, GA 1998

Bachelor of Science with Major in Psychology and Minor in Marketing

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Valiant Payroll System, Heartland Ovation Platform, Dayforce Payroll System

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