Amy K. Schott
Cedar Park
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience. Subject matter expert with payroll and employment laws and practices and benefits specialist across all lines. Highly engaging with a keen interest in the acquisition and development of key players in organizations of all sizes. Great organizations are made with great people and relationships and I enjoy fostering both.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist/Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Solis Security/CFC
Austin
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Tenure began as a contract position to transition the company from a PEO to fully insured benefits plan and company administered payroll program. Transitioned to FT position in mid 2023.
- HR Specialist for the company during large growth from approximately 65 to 110+ employees.
- Processed payroll, managed all aspects of benefits from open enrollment to employee changes and annual benefits renewal. Monthly billing and reconciliation for all lines of benefits and payroll JE's. Multi-state payroll with employees in 18+ states. Ensured federal, state and local laws were properly set up and followed within each state.
- Worked with the Executive Leadership and management team on policies & procedures, hiring, coaching and counseling, and disciplinary actions.
- Executive Assistant to the CEO.
- Office Manager responsibilities for 2 office locations in Austin & New Braunfels, TX. Supported the needs for all employees, local and remote across the US. Coordinated, scheduled and booked quarterly All Hands meetings to include travel, off-site conference space, food & beverage.
Human Resources Manager
United Training & Academy
Austin
06.2020 - 11.2022
- As a member of the HR Team I assisted with all aspects of support and administration for approximately 260 employees.
- Concentration on assisting new and current employees with ADP and benefits.
- Coaching and counseling for managers and employees.
- Continued support for 5P NH Holding Company/5P Property Management including payroll and 401(K) plans still in place.
Human Resources Manager
5P NH Holding Company
Austin
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Upon the elimination of the VP of HR role I was asked to take over the direction of the HR/Payroll department supporting approximately 320 employees.
- Responsible for all aspects of HR including payroll, recruiting, hiring, terminations, policy compliance, 401(K) administration and auditing, employee and manager coaching and counseling.
- Worked with ownership to facilitate an acquisition of 2 separate companies that included the addition of 80+ employees in 2018.
- Unfortunately handled a massive reduction in force due to the economic downturn brought on by the Covid pandemic in March of 2020.
- Help to facilitate a merger/acquisition in June of 2020 that resulted in the creation of multiple new entities requiring the set-up of new payroll, benefits company policies etc.
- Continued to support the 4 entities and all employees during the transition.
Executive Assistant
5P NH Holding Company
Austin
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Hired to assist the CFO, VP of HR, General Counsel & Sr. VP of Property Management.
- Helped with day-to-day operations across multiple departments to streamline policies, procedures and processes.
- Monthly financial reporting for Accounting & Property Management (11 commercial buildings).
- Property management responsibilities included working with the Director of Property Management, site managers and tenants.
Human Resources Director
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
Austin
04.2001 - 03.2016
- HR Director of 110+ employees.
- Payroll & benefits.
- Executive Assistant to the President, company and personal business affairs.
- Accounts payable/accounts receivable and property management of multiple personal rental locations. Bank account management/reconciliation for multiple personally owned businesses.
- Coordinated and planned biannual Board Meetings for three separate entities including offsite locations, travel, lodging, catering and expense reimbursement for 40+ Board members.
Education
University of Texas At Austin
AustinPHR Certification -
HRCI
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Benefits management
- Policy development
- Employee relations
- Compliance oversight
- Talent acquisition
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist/Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Solis Security/CFC
11.2022 - 09.2025
Human Resources Manager
United Training & Academy
06.2020 - 11.2022
Human Resources Manager
5P NH Holding Company
01.2018 - 06.2020
Executive Assistant
5P NH Holding Company
07.2017 - 01.2018
Human Resources Director
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
04.2001 - 03.2016
University of Texas At Austin
PHR Certification -
HRCI
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