Human Resources Manager

Lisa Smarzik

**** *** ******* **, *******, SC ***60

864-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Summary Human Resource Manager in manufacturing & distribution.

Accomplished in:

Policy Development & Administration • Payroll & Labor Distribution

Health & Safety • Problem Solving & Analysis

OSHA Compliance • Supervision & Mentorship

Benefits Administration • Accounting Operations

Project Management • Employee Relations

Experience Artisan Kitchens, Newberry, SC (with remote work)

Quality US producer of cooked egg products

Human Resources Manager Feb 2022-present

Managed 3 person HR department, focusing on staffing and aligning policies for newly created rapidly growing spin off company.

Helped to rewrite company handbook and individual policies.

Worked with managers to recruit, hire and retain more qualified workforce.

Process weekly Payroll & maintain HR recordkeeping with paperless employee file system within Paycom.

Ensured all HRIS data was correct and Labor Reports were accurate.

Processed Insurance enrollments/terminations and reviewed monthly Insurance invoices for accuracy.

Led open enrollment for insurance, working with brokers and ensuring timely processing of the new coverages.

Created and maintained all site Job Descriptions.

Managed entire Workers Compensation claim process.

Promoted incentive programs such as Perfect Attendance and Referral Bonuses.

Significantly reduced employee turnover by more than 15%.

Assisted with transition of ESOP to 401K plan; continue to administer 401K plan.

Assisted Finance Dept with Due Diligence requests during change of ownership.

Setterstix, Inc., Fountain Inn, SC (with remote work)

German Owned, International Supplier of Paper Sticks

Human Resources Manager May 2021 – Dec 2021

Supported and managed all the HR aspects of relocating an 83-year-old union-based business from NY to SC.

Worked with new broker to create benefit plans for two levels of employees to include Medical, Dental, Vision, HRA, HSA, Life, STD and LTD coverage. Established and maintained benefit portal for easy employee enrollment.

Interviewed, recommended and hired staff to support the creation of 3 shifts and the operation of additional equipment as it was brought into production.

Implemented PTO and Attendance policies. Created Employee Handbook using current NY policies as well as adding new policies.

Started new filing systems and created new sets of forms for Employee and HR use.

Liaised with shift managers and floor leads to ensure shifts were covered adequately.

Reviewed and distributed Safety Guidelines.

Entered and maintained all employee information in ADP.

Processed weekly Payroll in ADP, reported Production on each Department and distributed Reports to management.

Managed Worker’s Compensation injuries.

Sought new supplies vendors; established water and canteen services.

Acted as Accounts Payable support during transition; entered invoices, checked on payments and communicated with vendors.

PMC Corp (a division of Richloom Fabrics Group), Clinton, SC (with remote work)

Textile Design, Manufacturing & Distribution Company

Human Resources Manager May 2014- May 2021

Managed a work force of over 230 employees, staffed and recommended employees for hire, promoted a safe & healthy work environment and offered policy guidance and advice for handling incidents and concerns.

Improved operational efficiencies and tracking by creating filing systems to maintain confidential employee documents and reports. Implemented retention and destruction schedules.

Maintained compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as established organizational standards. Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions.

Assisted in revision of Employee Handbook, creating a legally sound resource with latest regulations. Created new policies on Attendance, Cell Phones and Travel. Transitioned from a vacation policy to a more generous PTO policy.

Served as 401K/Profit Sharing administrator; approved withdrawals, loans and tracked eligibility. Submitted weekly contribution & loan payment file from ADP.

Planned and managed medical, dental and vision programs. Worked with brokers on voluntary policies. Coordinated annual open enrollments for 3 different insurance brokers.

Conducted weekly department managers meetings; worked with managers to assess needs.

Worked with local temp agencies to staff short term and immediate needs.

Oversaw job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions.

Conducted employee performance reviews to access strengths and weaknesses, used them to in turn gauge annual increases and bonuses.

Reported workers compensation claims; monitored treatment and resolution of claim.

Reduced accidents in workplace by being proactive with prevention by implementing safety policies and procedures. Participated in monthly facility walkthrough and follow-up monthly meeting for safety & OSHA compliance. 2019 stats were 2 recordable, no lost time- best-ever for our location.

Processed weekly payroll and maintained employee files in ADP.

Managed directly 4 accounting employees and 4 facilities maintenance employees.

Coordinated improvement projects for the facility including Training Room relocation, 2 -Canteen relocations, outside landscaping and removal of old machinery & equipment.

Planned annually 4 employee events – Employee Appreciation, Health & Safety Day, Fun Day and End of Year Recognition & Awards.

Led Community Outreach team for community involvement and fundraising for projects & donations.

Aaron Industries, Inc., Clinton, SC

$140 million OTC pharmaceutical enterprise. Sold to PL Developments in late 2013

Corporate Payroll Manager/401K Administrator Apr 2001- May 2014

Processed weekly and monthly payrolls for 450 employees in SC & CA, preparing journal entries, reporting FSA and 401K contributions and updating payroll system files.

Converted payroll from ADP to Millennium and time & attendance from EZLabor to Attendance on Demand

Converted salaried exempt employees from weekly to monthly cycle with no issues.

Developed vacation tracking and accruals.

Resolved any payroll account reconciling items; helped Human Resources on SC, CA and NY resolve systems questions.

Approved withdrawals from 401K accounts, tracked eligibility for 401K participation,

Managed 401K and Worker’s Compensation Audits and supported outside auditors in auditing payroll. No internal control issues noted by auditors.

Assisted in transition of payroll function to PL Developments, including accelerating payroll processing at year-end.

Accounts Payable Manager Apr 2001-May 2014

Processed over 100 invoices weekly, performed 3-way match, prepared check runs, wire and ACH payments and updated weekly forecast for cash needs. Supervised 2 accounting assistants, balancing department workflow.

Created month-end accrual journal entries and reconciled bank balances.

Tracked over 100 capital projects annually including reporting actual costs incurred, matching invoices to purchase orders and deposits to suppliers.

Managed accounts payable aspects of annual financial audit, providing documentation to auditors and addressing any questions.

Completed credit applications and letters of credit for new vendors.

Served as Accounts Payable lead for upgrading Macola ES.

Customer Service Manager 2003-2005

Entered, tracked and reported status on over 35 new sales orders weekly.

Developed customer service processes, including standards for customer orders. Maintained pricing quotes and uploaded EDI files.

Corresponded with customers, brokers and sales reps.

Education Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC

Systems Paycom, ADP WorkForceNow, ADP PayExpert, ADP EZLabor, Millennium, Attendance on Demand, Paycom, Macola ES, AS400, Great Plains

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point

Microsoft Teams, Zoom

Memberships Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

References Available upon request

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