GRACE PAREDES

Mobile 917-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Human Resources Manager / Benefits Specialist / Recruiter

LICENSE/MEMBERSHIPS

*-** ****** & Life Insurance specialist

EDUCATION

Florida International University, Miami, FL

Professional Certificate in Human Resources Administration, December 2003

Taylor Business Institute, New York, NY

Business Management Associates degree, June 1998

EXPERIENCE

DJ Financial Services, Inc. 06/2019- Present

Benefits/Insurance Specialist

DJ Financial Services is a full-service health & life insurance broker specializing in retirement planning.

Acquire and maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to benefit plans and applicable laws.

Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment.

Use benefit Plan Documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, and other reference materials to address and resolve escalated benefit plan inquiries related to plans in a timely manner.

Maintain an in-depth understanding of all benefit programs and eligibility requirements

Respond to inquiries regarding benefits questions, policies, procedures.

Develop a strong working relationship with vendors to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely administration and delivery of excellent customer service.

Florida Bottling, Inc. 12/2005-3/2018

Human Resource Manager

Lakewood is a family-owned manufacturer and bottler of quality organic and premium fruit juices, an active member of the South Florida business community since 1935. My responsibilities included:

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government regulations affecting Human Resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

Initiate recruitment advertising, seek referrals and conduct telephone interviews to establish qualified candidates. Facilitate timely and effective hiring efforts with managers.

Maintain accurate employee job descriptions for all company positions and use during recruitment and new employee orientations.

Plan and oversee new employee orientation including orientations, benefits review, enrollment window details and assignment to a suitable mentor.

Maintain and administer personnel records for current and past employees.

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Serve as focal point of contact for employer with payroll service regarding State and Federal information, documentation and posters (FMLA, OSHA, Minimum Wage, USERRA, EEO and Workers Compensation).

Maintains administrative databases and distribute reports relative to Administrative Assignments and Hurricane Contacts (all employees). Itemize other databases currently in place in other areas (e.g Insurance, IT Access Systems etc). Provide for transition of these databases to Administration Function by outlining tasks and target dates for transition.

Investigate accidents and prepare required reports related to work-related accidents and Workers Compensation.

Advise Management and personnel on the interpretation of items / issues addressed in the Employee Handbook and resolution of employee relations issues.

Provide Human Resources advice to on-site and remote Sales personnel, as needed.

Assists Executive Management in developing Company policies and procedures pertaining to personnel issues.

Maintain ongoing Company Reward and Recognition Program established to recognize employees for their performance.

Coordinate all benefits renewal for company: researching and negotiating best rates.

Processes bi-monthly and weekly payrolls for hourly, salaried and commissioned employees. Generate and file necessary reporting.

Manage time and attendance for all staff

Process & calculate year end bonuses and quarterly commissions for senior management and sales team

Process employee salary changes, status changes (new hires and terminations), tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, and tracking of PTO.

Responsible for working with third party payroll service provider to ensure all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholdings and employer contributions are met.

Manage employee’s 401k loans, employment verifications, garnishments & payroll deductions.

Monthly funding of 401K plan & complete various 401K reporting requirements, including annual profit share.

Minutes of the meetings of Safety Committee

Maintain human resources staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

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Dynaserv Industries Inc. North Bergen NJ 10/00-11/03

Payroll Administrator

Dynaserv is one of the nation’s top leading industrial/commercial-cleaning company which headquarter is located in New Jersey. Dynaserv currently operates from 40 locations in 8 states with major clienteles such as Verizon and HSBC banks. The company operates with 1,200+ employees. As a payroll administrator, my duties are listed below:

Process multi-state payroll for over 1200 employees on a weekly basis including Manuel Checks.

Handle stop payments, direct deposits and payroll adjustments

Manage employee’s maintenance files and their Local 200B/C union contract

Arrange payments for all of the company’s benefits such as service industry fund and pension funds

Handled all transmittance and receipt of our payroll files from ADP

Manage the calculation and buybacks of entitlements for union employees.

Coordinated the Mailing of employment verifications, unemployment and court orders including the liens & garnishments

Integrated Media and Graphics (IMAGE, Inc.) NY 4/98-12/99

Office manager

Integrated Media, Inc. is a graphic web design and marketing company that specializes in development and print services. They develop applications for businesses, academic institutions, and community groups. My duty is to facilitate the ‘everyday work environment’ to all staff in NYC.

Manage daily administrative duties such as office filing, faxing, labels and mail switchboard

Updated the company’s data base using the FM-Pro System

Arrange complex travel & hotel accommodation for all staff and guests

Coordinated the preparation of the company’s promo package for the sales department

Assisted in events planning and management including meeting arrangements & conferences

Handled all office supply purchasing & tracking

WCBS-TV Community Affairs/Station Services Dept. 10/97-4/98

Intern

My department is the focal point for providing the community with the most important corporate-community issues. We coordinated events in conjunction with non-profit organizations to help raise funds for children or minority groups. My division is responsible for all communication with the executive department to determine special events or projects for the communities or region within the tri-state area.

Log, research & respond to viewer’s calls regarding broadcast information.

Assisted in reviewing and filling News scripts and in the preparation of the Stations Audience Mail Reports.

Performed dubbing sequence upon video type request. Involved with station projects.

Organized community meetings and participated in our public services announcements campaign.

STRENGTHS

Excellent organizational and communication skills and a professional demeanor gained through extensive interaction with the public. Experienced in events coordination

Have a unique combination of creativity and detail orientation.

Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Outlook

Recognized for reliability and “getting the job done” through persistent work ethic

Bilingual; Proficient in English and Spanish

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and provide documentation when necessary

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail oriented and ability to multi-task

REFERENCE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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