Kewhan Lebranden
NEW YORK, NY ***** 347-***-**** *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Well-organized Human Resources professional bring 10 years of superior performance in fast-paced HR environments. Communicative and decisive with focus on improving and retaining quality in HR administration, payroll and recruiting.
SKILLS HRIS Applications (ADP
Workforce Now, Peoplesoft,
SAP, e-verify I-9, UltiPro)
• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
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Payroll Processing
(ADP-Payforce, Paychex
Systems)
• Applicant Tracking Systems (Fusion
Cloud HCM, Taleo, and iCIMS
Systems)
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Professional Employer
Organizations (TriNet,
ServiceNow, ADP Total Source.
and Engage PEO)
• Recruiting Applications (LinkedIn
Recruiter, SmartRecruiters. and
iCIMS Talent Cloud)
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WORK HISTORY HR GENERALIST 10/2020 to 04/2025
Tropicana Products Jersey City, NJ
Updated benefit costs as premiums change to ensure correct costs charges to programs and updated FICA list after every New Hire Orientation for nonresident aliens on F-1, J-1, M-1, Q-1, or Q-2 visas under the residency rule.
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Managed the FSA, FMLA, PFML, PTO STD, LTD, ADA, and COBRA claims processes for employees seeking benefits, including reviewing medical documentation, verifying eligibility, determining benefit amounts, communicating with employees and healthcare providers, and making decisions on claim approvals or denials.
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Primary point of contact to both Management and Employees for all things Employee Relations including, but not limited to conflict resolutions.
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Provided routine and specialized employee benefit information and responded to inquiries from retirees, carriers, physicians, attorneys, and others for a variety of subjects, including, but not limited to, benefits coverage, eligibility, claims procedures, work-related injuries, medical leaves, disability status, alleviate problems, and interpretation of compensation and benefits policies.
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Planned and managed talent acquisition recruitment activities. Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates using
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strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices. Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
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Administered 401(k) and Deferred Compensation plans and processed quarterly 401(k) loan files.
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• Processed bi weekly payrolls for union employees via ADP-Workforce. Lead and executed various HR projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timelines.
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HR COORDINATOR 04/2016 to 08/2020
Xerox Little Falls, NJ
Worked with a team of 25 to administer benefits to 82,540 Proctor and Gamble and ExxonMobil employees via PeopleSoft.
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Ensured to all compliance of all federal and state Human Resource laws
(Section 125, COBRA. HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc) as they relate to the administration of all benefit plans and related plan documents.
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Acted as a liaison between employees and service providers to ensure all problems regarding benefit related questions and claims where resolved.
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Validated and processed monthly accrual allocations, including all benefit plan deductions, claims, and administrative costs.
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Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
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Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
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• Constantly maintained an exceptional level of absolute confidentiality. Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees
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• Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings
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• Managed daily benefits processing
Handled enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.
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HR CLERK 10/2013 to 03/2016
Focus Margin New York, NY
Provided administration of benefits, time tracking and new hire orientation for new employees
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Processed new hire packets including employment, education and background verification
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• Participated in trainings for Supervisors
• Processed Seasonal payrolls, which include union employees, tipped employees and utilization of, blended overtime rules and input income via ADP-PayWorkforce
Worked closely with the Director of Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee record
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Managed multiple Hiring Managers calendars to schedule interviews with candidates.
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• Sourced resumes via online job board and Taleo
Partnered with the Director of Payroll and Managers to oversee costs, budgets and work on other various projects in a corporate setting.
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EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Human Resources Management 06/2012 De Paul University, Chicago, IL