SHEENA GARRETT

PHONE: 770-***-**** EMAIL: adjiqr@r.postjobfree.com

EXPEREINCED HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Versatile human-resources professional with demonstrated experience in diverse industries operating over multiple jurisdictions in multiple countries

Strategic professional who deploys participative management style in fast-paced, diverse workforce.

Excellent team builder and consultant on personnel issues and organizational development.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Employee/Labor Relations

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Onboarding/Orientation

Payroll Expert/Budgeting

Conflict Resolution

Benefits

EEOC/DOL/OSHA

ACA Compliance

HR Compliance

Various ADP Platforms

Kronos/Oracle/Peoplesoft

Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Auto Plus Auto Parts Pep Boys Corporate I Atlanta, GA January 2018 to Present

Benefit Analyst Sr.-

As a Benefit Analyst, I independently coordinate a range of benefits and compensation activities and programs to include coordination of the organization’s Department of Labor 401K annual audits. I also reconcile payroll, 941s, and W-2 information along with other compensation-related documents to balance the company’s financial records. I review employee deferrals, match, and loan information for accuracy providing counseling services as needed. I also participate in compensation/benefits comparability studies presenting findings, reports, and other documentation to management, auditors and legal counsel. As well as administer, manage, and coordinated leave for employees. Manage employees 401K contributions and loans as well as process the 401K funding to the company’s administrator. Process monthly billing invoices for all company benefit providers. Administers employee benefits plans, including health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, Affordable Care Act eligibility and reporting, educational assistance, paid time off, vacation, and sick leave. I deliver benefits presentations, including new hire orientation and annual enrollment. Ensure all processes are compliant with rules set forth by regulatory agencies. I process participates in mergers and acquisitions to ensure benefits are properly integrated. Analyzes and report benefit plan data to upper management.

Key Contributions & Results:

Oversee the audit for the company and sister company

Coordinate and assist in revamping the leave process for employees

Partner with executive management team to come up with ways to better keep record for future audits

Scandinavian Tobacco Group I Atlanta, GA February 2016 - July 2017

Human Resources Generalist (HR Manager)

In this role, I work diligently to provide stellar service and assistance to both internal and external customers. Managed all aspects of leave administration, disability programs, training programs, and health benefits for over 165 employees. Work to resolve any employee relations issues, conduct investigations and review and process grievances. Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) plans Talent management and conducted onboarding process from start to finish, including recruiting and orientation. Responsible for payroll for 165 employees (for office, plant, and field employees) in company. Mutli-tasking and conducting many projects and task at once. I was a high-impact communicator effectively presenting and conveying information with customers, team members, and top tier executives. Maintaining accurate employee records using ADP Workforce Now.

Key Contributions & Results:

Collaborated with group Vice President and General Manager while assisting Director of Operations and site leaders in growing their businesses through innovative human-resources management.

Assisted with employee relations for union and non-union facilities of other divisions and in implementing Six-Sigma and lean programs on manufacturing floors.

Conducted research for multiple employee’s classification/job titles compensation packages.

Designed and presented management-training programs ranging from first-line supervisors to senior- management teams to facilitate understanding of employment relations, diversity issues, employment law, recruiting, and organizational development; program functioned as cornerstone for union avoidance, employee retention, and increased employee morale.

Initiated human-resources reporting system to update field managers, senior managers, and board of directors on progress of human-resources goals in areas such as recruitment, turnover, employee retention, recruitment cost, benefit cost, and cost-savings efforts.

ADP I Atlanta, GA February 2014 - February 2016

Human Resource & Payroll Services Representative II

In this role, I managed pay and benefits procedures including heading up implementation of timekeeping systems and payrolls for large corporations. Strong payroll knowledge and expect proficiency with common timecard, accounting, and payroll processing computer programs. Communicated with clients to explain payroll information, processes, and resolve discrepancies. Onboarding/offboarding liaison, Benefits Rep to clients, 401K and PTO set-up. Explained, processed, and managed ADA, FMLA, W2, and End of year payroll processes. With exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely payroll processing, I also processed promotions, rate changes, terminations and other changes affecting my client’s payrolls.

Key Contributions & Results:

Acted as consultant for several other locations throughout worldwide network of offices.

Handled P&L for additional areas of legal affairs, organizational development, safety, environmental, recruiting, and training/development.

City of Atlanta Department of Parks & Recreation I Atlanta, GA January 2008 - January 2014

Senior Human Resources Specialist

As a Sr. Human Resources Specialist, I was responsible for providing a full range of human resource services and consultation to city managers/leadership as well as external customers. I led the development and implementation of human capital policies and procedures along with the coordination of staffing/recruitment, position classification, compensation, and employee benefits programs. I also consulted with city managers and leadership around the execution of employee/labor relations and performance management matters.

Key Contributions & Results:

Managed the bi-weekly processing of payroll program for more than 600 employees to include the coordination of pension and insurance payments. I also coordinated contributions to the organization’s annual fiscal planning process

Managed a team that processed the Summer Program’s seasonal employees payroll

Budgeting-balancing, reconcile, and reporting of various program budgets (i.e. summer program)

Provided counseling and guidance to staff and management in the areas of life and health insurance programs, leave administration, adverse personnel actions/discipline, appeals, grievances and post-employment services

Research and analyze data for employee’s compensation packages

Employee Relations: Administer, review, and process evaluations (trained managers), conduct investigations, employee conflict resolution, and processed grievances

Oversaw P&L for HR, HRIS, travel, management coaching/counseling, organizational development, succession planning, standard practices, compensation, and benefits.

Developed and implemented recruiting program, including Internet recruiting and developing pre-employment/post-offer background searches that helped to assure fit between candidates and jobs.

Incorporated benefits-program review that resulted in increase in 401(k) program participations.

Reviewed and restructured health-benefit program without reducing benefits to employees; reduced benefits cost and improved claims payments by introducing several wellness programs.

Trained in employee-relations law to negotiate with union and non-union work forces for dual projects and acquisitions.

City of Atlanta Department of Parks & Recreation I Atlanta, GA May 2004 - September 2007

Payroll Clerk/Seasonal Payroll Supervisor

In this role, I Supervised, delegated and evaluated staff, handled employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitated onboarding, completed and administered payroll and benefit employee may be entitled to. Managed payroll processing schedule, ensure budget and report deadlines were met. Coordinated staff training for retirement, separation, and benefits. I provided quality customer service to internal and external customers and maintained various personnel files, create and generate reports.

Key Contributions & Results:

Assumed and maintained P&L responsibility for administrative departments, including Human Resources, HRIS, MIS, Training and Development, Safety, Security, Internal Audit, Benefits and Compensation, Legal, Insurance, and Internal Payroll Investigations.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Administration (Human Resources Concentration), Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of West Georgia

CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

FPC [Fundamental Payroll Certification]

Employee Relations Training

HR Compliance

Customer Service Trainings

ACA Training

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