Margaret Reynolds
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** ******** ***** *************, ** 19473 610-***-**** ********@*****.***
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Core competencies include:
Entrepreneurial Leadership/Business Management
General Accounting and Bookkeeping
QuickBooks/Microsoft/Excel/Computer Savvy
Works within Teams or Lead Them
Honest and Trustworthy
Works Independently
Interacts with All Levels of Employees
Highest Standards with Confidential Information
Research, Data Collection and Analysis
Strategic Planning and Execution
Strong Analytical Skills
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
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Villanova University, Villanova, PA - Human Resources Masters Program (MS) 3.6 GPA May 2013 Graduation
June 2012 to October 2012: Essent Guaranty, LLC – HR Generalist
Maintain employee files and records, assure completeness of file
Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
Create EEO-1 report annually; maintain other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Responsible for processing payroll on a semi-monthly schedule for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees. Research any discrepancies quickly and efficiently. Put forth solutions for any discrepancies.
Create Offer Letters for new hires. Responsible for new hire paperwork and exit interviews.
Ensure background checks are complete and accurate.
Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.
October 2010 to June 2012: HighPoint-Solutions - HR Generalist
Create a winning / positive experience for staff
Responsible for processing payroll on a bi-weekly and monthly schedule for various types of employees. Research any discrepancies in a timely manner and put forth solutions.
Process information from various employee forms e.g. New Hire Forms, I-9, etc… Enter all information in a timely and accurate manner into HRIS. Notify appropriate personnel of discrepancies and return forms for corrections/modifications.
Assist in talent acquisition, employment advertising, interview, and onboarding processes.
Orient new personal as to 401K, compensation, benefits, and time off.
Comply with FMLA/Disability administration/Worker’s Compensation administration. Update information as it is made available.
Design, develop, and run weekly and monthly reports. Determine action steps needed to change/correct data, such as contacting site to inform of inconsistencies/problems, following-up with site, checking files, calling management to clarify data, etc.
Track information to ensure all changes are being done accurately on a timely basis.
Run and distribute regularly scheduled reports according to established formats and schedules. Discuss report needs (data, format, parameters) with client to ensure the design/content of the report results in the desired outcome. Develop ad hoc reports using Excel and TriCore. Ensure that the proper security clearance is in effect before reports are distributed.
Oversee the maintenance of employee files. Support department personnel in creating new files, filing employee information, and controlling access to files.
Train new HRIS Coordinators and HR Generalists HRIS systems. Develop and update training materials as needed for future phases. Participate on the Implementation Team of future HRIS enhancements.
Print and distribute Performance Appraisal Forms on a monthly basis.
Respond to internal or external requests for employee information and employment verification in a timely manner. Adhere to HR policies regarding confidentiality and release of all information.
Coordinate with Information Services for offsite retention of employee personnel files. Annually purge terminated files, provide listing of employees and packages for storage. Arrange for file retrievals as necessary.
2003 to October 2010: Bookkeeping Services Provider
Provide payroll, tax compliance, quarterly reports, billing, AP/AR and collections services for commercial clients.
Secure contracts and business relationships through effective business development and networking efforts, and gain repeat and referral business from an active client base.
Contribute Human Resources expertise to help clients standardize their HR practices including payroll, exemptions, and garnishments.
Managed all vendor relations, accounting and bookkeeping for business activities; control inventory and handle all purchasing and procurement for supplies and equipment.
2002 to 2004: Lowes, Incorporated - Cash Office Supervisor
Managed all Cash Office function for a busy retailer; verified cashier transaction and complied all data into a daily report.
Ensured balancing of all reports including EFT and sales, complying with all applicable internal and external regulations for cash transaction and reporting.
Maintained security in the cash vault and cash register areas, balanced the master vault fund, verified, disbursed, and reconciled petty cash fund.
Sorted and counted the cash bags and prepared them for armored car delivery; consolidated and completed the total bank deposit from the revenue accounts
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology
Member of SHRM