Human Resources Resource

BEVERLY SHARPE Home: 704-***-****

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Monroe, NC 28110 Email: ********@*******.***

Over twenty years of hands on experience administering and performing all human resources related functions, with a heavy concentration in the benefits and payroll areas. Motivated and detailed oriented, strong organizational and follow-up skills, effective written and oral communication skills and strong analytical skills. Skilled at establishing rapport with employees at all levels. Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner. Flexible in dealing with an ever changing work environment. Computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel softwares and various payroll systems.

EXPERIENCE

HUMAN RESOURCES/BENEFITS MANAGER May 2002 – May 2010 CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED, Charlotte, North Carolina

Responsible for the oversight and administration of all Human Resource Generalist functions for the Corporate office and managing all Benefit programs for eight (8) separate divisions across the United States. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Background checks, new hire orientations, employee relations, terminations and outplacement

• Coordination and administration of all company sponsored benefit plans (i.e. all insurances, 401k and pension plans and flexible spending plans)

• Prepare and disseminate communications on varying benefit topics to all US divisions

• Manage the conversion of benefit plans and payroll systems to the company plans and payroll system during acquisitions and transfers out of company plans during divestitures

• Handle the complete processing of Qualified Domestic Relationship Orders for all divisions

• Point of contact for retirees who need assistance with their benefits

• Work with outside vendors and internal and external counsel when implementing new benefit plans to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Coordination of annual EEO-1 reporting, benefit audits, discrimination testing and plan updates

• Standardization and administration of company-wide payroll systems and processes

Accomplishments:

• Coordinated the elimination of over 90 separate insurance plans throughout the divisions and resulting in one national health plan for the entire company as of 2010 over the

course of 8 years

• Responsible for the conversion of 16 separate 401k plans under 5 separate administrators into one Company plan supported by one administrator

• Managed the conversion of both 401k and pension plans into the national company plans after acquisitions; and the transition of both employees and plans to the new employer

when divisions were sold. During my tenure, there were 9 acquisitions and 5 sales

• Worked with payroll administrator to upgrade the system from several servers located across the US to a single web-based system now hosted by the administrator

• Served as administrator for the national payroll system ensuring standardization is consistent throughout the company. This includes the conversion of any acquired companies

to the current payroll system

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST, Laguna Hills, California May 2001 – July 2001

Human Resources Officer

ELDORADO BANK, Laguna Hills, California July 1997 – April 2001

(Acquired by California Bank & Trust April 2001)

Human Resources Officer

• Coordinated, centralized and administered all employer sponsored benefit plans and follow-up for three banks after mergers

• Identified and notified eligible employees of medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death & dismemberment, long term disability, employee assistance program, 125 flexible

spending and COBRA plans

• Prepared and coordinated distribution of benefit related written communications and conducted presentations

• Regularly interfaced with Human Resource and Payroll officers and staff of merged banks to ensure accurate and consistent information

• Reviewed plan controlling documents, policies, procedures and contracts for company compliance

• Assisted with other human resources activities as needed, including; administered worker’s compensation claims, answered payroll questions and resolved any outstanding

personnel issues, reviewed and interpreted personnel policies and procedures for employees and performed all functions of the recruitment/hiring process

LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK, Huntington Beach, California January 1984 – June 1997

(Acquired by Eldorado Bank in July 1997)

Human Resources Officer

Performed all departmental functions, which included:

• Conducted interviews, prepared offer letters, conducted orientations

• Processed payroll, completed various salary and benefits administration tasks

• Prepared and distributed informational communications to employees, completed paperwork and followed-up on workers’ compensation issues

• Created company policies and procedures, handled terminations, ensured compliance with federal and state laws and regulatory agencies, prepared organizational charts and

prepared lay off and severance documentation

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – DOMINQUEZ HILLS, Carson, California

Masters in Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – IRVINE, Irvine, California

Human Resources Management Certificate

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO – BOULDER, Boulder, Colorado

School of Human Resources Management Certificate

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, Durham, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science – Financial Management

References will be provided upon request.

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