HR & Payroll Operations Leader

Kimberly Leisure

Leesburg, FL ***** 407-***-**** ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished HR leader with 15+ years of experience managing multi-location HR operations, payroll, and compliance in manufacturing, municipal, and service sectors. Expert in strategic policy development, employee relations, and regulatory adherence. Certified SHRM-CP, adept at aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals and fostering continuous improvement.

Work Experience

Human Resources Operations Lead

Tinubu Surety Maitland, FL

October 2021 to March 2026

• Led HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and payroll for employees across 14 states, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements

• Managed payroll operations using Rippling HRIS platform, overseeing accurate and timely processing

• Served as liaison with third-party administrators for medical coverage, health savings, and retirement plans, ensuring benefits compliance

• Directed onboarding processes and benefits administration to enhance employee experience

• Coordinated office management duties including procurement, team building events, and employee engagement activities

Payroll Specialist

City of Mount Dora Mount Dora, FL

January 2018 to January 2021

• Owned bi-weekly payroll processing for nearly 400 municipal employees, managing a $40M annual payroll budget with accuracy and compliance

• Reconciled and prepared quarterly and annual tax documentation including returns and year-end checklists

• Compiled detailed reports and spreadsheets to support accountants in budget preparation and annual audits

• Ensured adherence to local and federal payroll regulations and tax laws

• Collaborated with finance teams to maintain payroll data integrity and support financial reporting HR/Payroll Manager

Sonoco Products Co. Orlando, FL

May 2015 to January 2018

• Managed all HR functions as sole HR representative for Florida headquarters, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits enrollment, and employee relations

• Processed weekly payroll and labor allocations for multiple locations, ensuring compliance with policies and labor laws

• Developed and implemented FMLA hours tracking and administered attendance, FMLA, and short-term disability programs

• Conducted exit interviews, managed unemployment claims, and served as liaison with corporate office on employee relations matters

• Planned and executed multiple annual employee engagement events to foster positive workplace culture Payroll Analyst

Verizon Lake Mary, FL

March 2014 to September 2014

• Led payroll and HR functions during company headquarters relocation, ensuring seamless transition and compliance

• Produced accurate financial payroll reports, reconciled salary changes, and audited retroactive pay calculations

• Developed and implemented new HR and payroll documents and processes to improve operational efficiency

• Supported establishment of new HR and payroll department at Florida headquarters

• Maintained clear communication and organization to support business continuity during organizational change Payroll & Benefits Specialist/HR Generalist

City of Winter Garden Winter Garden, FL

September 2001 to September 2013

• Processed bi-weekly payroll for 350+ municipal employees, managing a $20M annual payroll budget with accuracy

• Served as HR generalist handling hiring, orientation, benefits administration, and employee communication

• Reconciled payroll to bank statements and insurance invoices, resolving discrepancies through detailed review

• Prepared quarterly and annual tax documentation, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations

• Administered insurance, pension, and savings plans, managing vendor relationships and COBRA benefits

• Maintained personnel records, tracked employee leave, and processed worker compensation claims

• Developed employee handbook, procedure manuals, personnel policies, and job descriptions to support HR compliance

• Compiled annual EEO reports and other regulatory filings to ensure organizational adherence to labor laws Education

Human Resource Management (Bachelor's degree)

Columbia College Orlando, FL

2006

Business Management (Bachelor's degree)

Columbia College Orlando, FL

2005

Skills

Human resources Payroll management Compliance management Employee relations Employment law Benefits administration Human capital management HR legal compliance Onboarding process management Employee data management Labor law compliance HRIS Payroll processing Vendor relationship management FMLA

Certifications and Licenses

SHRM Certified Professional

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