Strategic and people-focused HR Manager

Keisha Saunders

Torrance, CA ************@*****.*** 808-***-**** US Citizen

Professional Summary

Strategic and people-focused HR Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, payroll processing, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. Adept at managing end-to-end HR functions across union and non-union environments, with a proven ability to streamline HR operations and drive employee engagement. Skilled in handling confidential matters with discretion and fostering positive work cultures. Proficient in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and workflow optimization platforms. Seeking to bring effective HR leadership to a dynamic and growing team.

Core Competencies

Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition Employee Relations & Mediation Multi-State Payroll & Compliance

HR Policy Development Performance Management Onboarding & Offboarding

Compensation & Benefits Administration HRIS & Data Analytics Conflict Resolution

Training & Development Microsoft Office Suite ADP Workforce Now SAP Kronos NetSuite

Professional Experience

Payroll Supervisor Southern California Utility Company – Torrance, CA Jul 2020 – Jul 2025

- Managed payroll operations for 200+ employees across union and multi-state jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Oversaw new hire onboarding, benefits enrollment, and timekeeping audits.

- Led payroll tax filings, journal entries, reconciliations, and garnishment processing.

- Streamlined payroll workflow, reducing processing errors by 30%.

- Supported employee relations by resolving sensitive pay and benefit issues with discretion.

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement SAP and ADP enhancements.

Payroll Coordinator Marvin Engineering – Inglewood, CA Jul 2018 – Jul 2020

- Processed payroll for 600+ employees, including salaried, hourly, and out-of-state staff.

- Provided HR support in employee onboarding, terminations, and benefits administration.

- Maintained accurate records in ADP Workforce Now and ensured labor law compliance.

- Assisted with internal audits, timecard approvals, and disciplinary tracking.

- Collaborated with HR to address employee concerns and administer corrective actions.

HR Assistant / Payroll Administrator Sonsray Machinery – Torrance, CA Feb 2015 – Mar 2018

- Coordinated multi-state payroll and benefits administration for 400+ employees.

- Handled employee records, new hire paperwork, and HRIS data entry.

- Provided administrative support to HR management and ensured legal compliance.

- Assisted with open enrollment, employee engagement initiatives, and training sessions.

- Played key role in union payroll and grievance process support.

Education & Certifications

• B.A. in Business Administration (In Progress, Expected Mar 2026)

• PHR Certification – Exam Expected Nov 2025

• SHRM-CP – Willing to obtain if required

Technical Skills

ADP Workforce Now, SAP, Kronos, NetSuite, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), HRIS (PeopleSoft, Workday), Google Workspace

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