Becki Huffman

• Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
• Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads, including guidance on labor law compliance issues for federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates. Created job postings, tracked applicants, and maintained database. Analyzed recruiting data and revised strategies for more efficient results. Interviewed candidates and executed onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
• Managed various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies. Led insurance renewal process by obtaining various vendor quotes, working with leadership on decisions, leading open enrollment meetings, and assisting employees.
• Identified and resolved discrepancies with vacation and sick time, benefits, and compensation.
• Audited employment documentation and performed corrective action for regulatory compliance.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

• Managed recruitment processes including job postings, interviewing candidates, onboarding new employees, and conducting exit interviews.
• Provided guidance on compliance to federal and state employment law matters such as disciplinary action, grievances, performance management, and terminations.
• Facilitated communication between management and staff regarding company policies or procedures; provided assistance when needed, including benefits.
• Managed payroll for employees at 5 different locations.
• Project management of new HRIS software solution to meet organizational needs, including setup, implementation, administration, and training.

• Developed HR department as the company grew from 35 to 100 employees, with increasingly more challenging roles and responsibility.
• Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
• Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.

Benefit and Compensation Management

• Developed and administered employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as disability, retirement, flexible spending accounts, and vacation and sick time policies.
• Managed open enrollment processes by providing guidance on available benefits and answering questions from employees regarding their options. Led open enrollment meetings, processed benefits, and cultivated relationships with insurance vendors.
• Evaluated job positions to determine classification status and salary. Audited for regulatory compliance.

Compliance and Policy Management

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department.
• Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues for federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Revised Employee Handbook per annual labor law updates, as well as during company acquisition.

Employee Relations

• Advised management on legal requirements related to human resources practices.
• Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances and disciplinary action.
• Conducted and managed employee performance review program for company, as well as implementing corrective actions for direct reports.

Payroll

• Managed payroll processing systems, including time tracking, attendance records, and leave requests, confirming accuracy and completeness.
• Resolved complex payroll issues including garnishments, retroactive payments, and disputes.

Safety and Workers Compensation

• Monitored workplace safety standards to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Established Safety Program with Safety Committee and training program to ensure cost containment.
• Filed and managed workers compensation claims.

Recruitment and Talent Development

• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates. Conducted interviews, hired new employees, created offer letters, established new onboarding process, performed background checks, and welcomed new hires.
• Created reports on recruitment activities and turnover rates. Worked with management team on retention programs, including team building and charitable activities.

• During my tenure of almost 20 years at Safe Systems (now Alarm Detection Systems), I advanced through several roles, starting in Administration and Accounting, and was promoted to Accounting Manager, where I managed the Accounting department, held role of Staff Accountant, and administered HR tasks. As the workforce grew, I had the exciting opportunity to establish a distinct HR department, providing more efficient and comprehensive support to both employees and company leadership.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitored cash flow and prepared bank reconciliations.
• Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses. Managed payroll processing and changes for 100 employees.
• Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
• Processed payments, refunds and adjustments to customer accounts. Researched past due accounts and initiated collection efforts in a timely manner.