Jennie Kite
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Speedie & Associates, Inc. - June 2019 to May 2022 – Human Resources Manager
● Interface with management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations
● Conduct research into human resource programs and activities and recommend changes or innovations where desirable
● Recruit and screen job applicants to fill entry level, professional, technical, and administrative positions
● Process all new hires, conduct new employee safety orientation, manage new employee onboarding
● Maintain employee personnel and payroll files
● Process miscellaneous payments/charges to employee payroll accounts
● Provide counseling and assistance to employees on issues related to employment problems, immigration procedures, job classifications, compensation, and career development
● Advise and assist supervisors with disciplinary actions, terminations and exit interviews
● Administration of workers comp claims, FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, EEO-1 and ACA reporting
● Health insurance benefits and 401 (K) administration MMI Tank & Industrial Services, Inc. – 2011 to May 2019 - Human Resources/Payroll Manager
● Employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, safety, regulatory compliance, separation and benefits administration
● Manage multiple conflicting priorities and time sensitive projects
● Maintain confidentiality in employee matters, conduct investigations, coach, advise, terminate and respond appropriately
● Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource, payroll, federal, state law and requirements
● Generate, analyze and provide insightful data to guide decision making and develop proactive solutions to managing and developing superior workforce
● Counsel and support program execution and implementation relating to policy, procedures, employee initiatives, payroll and accounting issues
● Manage and represent unemployment claims, worker compensation, health benefits, disability claims, FMLA and 401(K) safe harbor retirement plans
● Manage payroll related tasks, audits, compliance issues, discrepancies, and reporting
● Process weekly payroll, certified payroll, garnishments and employment taxes SMI, Inc. – 2009 to 2010 - Payroll Manager/HR Administrator
● Audit and correct payroll related issues for processing of bi-weekly payroll
● Reconciled and approved payment for expense reports, health/dental/disability and life insurance
● Processed new hire, termination, employee status, pay changes, deductions and garnishments
● Established and maintained effective working relationships with employees and managers Jennie Kite - page 2
Washington Floor Covering, Inc. – 1999 to 2010 – Office Manager
● Prepared monthly financials, payroll, invoicing, bank reconciliation and payables
● Maintained subcontractor files, reconciled and processed monthly progress invoices
● Prepared local, state and federal tax returns
● Ensured contract compliance with subcontractors and customers
● Performed job costing, problem identification and variance reporting in relation to operations and budget
● Implemented procedures for daily operating procedures
● Provided project coordination of crew, equipment and supplies
● Established and maintained effective working relationships with customers, employees and subcontractors
Skills and qualifications
● Strong people skills, approachable and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
● Ability to deal effectively with conflict, and use tact, diplomacy, and discretion in all matters
● Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines as part of a team and independently
● Sage, American Contractors, Jonas, ADP Workforce Now, LCP Tracker, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Pro
Education and affiliations
Pierce College – Associates, HRCI – a/PHR certification, Ford Motor Credit Accountant, Member SHRM, HRCI and American Payroll Association