Bernice Reese
Mobile
Summary
Highly-focused and ambitious human resources manager bringing several years management experience with extensive customer service, public relations and philanthropic background. Astute and proactive problem-solver possessing elevated business and operations acumen honed through progressive career history, diverse industries knowledge and accomplished education. Talented in key hr functions, spanning employee hiring, training, development and retention-promoting relationship building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll /Plant Human Resources Manager
Peak NA US Corporate
Irvington
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Oversaw payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations to ensure smooth operations and employee satisfaction.
- Administered employee benefits programs and addressed inquiries to support employee engagement and retention.
- Managed employee onboarding and orientation processes for new hires.
- Supported recruitment efforts by screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Enhanced communication between staff and management on HR policies to promote understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate employee records in HR management systems.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and company policies in HR practices.
- Provided HR policy guidance, interpretation, and advice to line managers.
- Collaborated with department heads to ensure effective communication within the organization.
- Addressed employee concerns and facilitated conflict resolution discussions.
- Assisted managers in resolving workplace issues or disputes.
- Participated in job fairs to promote the organization's brand image.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing HR policies and procedures.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
Business Office Manager
Peak NA US, dba Endurance Equipment, LLC
Irvington
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed daily operations of business office for equipment distribution.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable for financial accuracy.
- Managed office budget and ensured accurate financial records were kept.
- Assisted in budget preparation and tracked expenses to align with operational needs.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders and other related paperwork required for business operations.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy, identifying discrepancies to prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Monitored accounts receivable, advising of delinquencies or other account irregularities.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Supervised business office staff and administrators, driving office operations.
- Developed and implemented procedures that streamlined workflow and enhanced office efficiency.
- Trained staff on office procedures and software systems for improved performance.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated staff performance.
- Assisted with HR activities such as recruitment, interviewing candidates and onboarding new hires.
- Performed human resources functions by conducting new hire orientation and administering benefits.
- Acted as liaison between management team members, staff and external vendors.
- Liaised with leadership to oversee and execute financial, budget and contractual matters.
- Assisted with special projects such as researching new software programs or cost-saving initiatives.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
Cost Accountant /Payroll /Plant Human Resources Manager
Endurance Equipment, LLC
Irvington
04.2014 - 03.2023
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review and decision-making.
- Analyzed cost variances to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with production teams to optimize inventory management processes.
- Ensured compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements consistently.
- Assisted in budgeting processes by providing detailed cost analysis and forecasts.
- Reviewed supplier contracts to identify cost implications and negotiate favorable terms.
- Trained junior staff on cost accounting principles and software applications used.
- Utilized financial data to advise company management regarding appropriate costing.
- Maintained the cost accounting system by recording, classifying, allocating, summarizing and evaluating cost data.
- Prepared journal entries for inventory transactions including purchase orders, sales invoices, transfers between warehouses.
- Managed company balance sheets, prepared invoices and monitored capital expenditure.
- Established costs of business labor, shipping, and administration.
- Calculated overhead rates used for job costing purposes using predetermined methods such as direct labor hours or machine hours.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts such as inventory reserves, prepaids, accruals on a monthly basis in order to maintain accurate general ledger postings.
- Provided management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
- Audited vendor invoices against purchase orders to verify pricing accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods in order to provide accurate information on product costing.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and year-end closing statements and associated reports.
- Developed and maintained cost accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Launched incentive program that reduced turnover rate in a competitive market.
- Prepared presentations for company executives highlighting employee performance metrics and retention trends.
- Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for the company.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
- Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03-2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Mobile
Eight Mile, AL05-2003
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Conflict resolution
- Staff management
- Labor law compliance
- Benefits management
- Compensation management
- Employee onboarding
- HRIS management
- Talent acquisition
- Employee relations
- HR policies
- Employee relations
- Performance evaluation
- Employee engagement
- Employee retention
- Benefits management
- Performance evaluation
- Compensation management
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Effective communication
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Payroll coordination
- Staff management
- Employee retention
- HRIS management
- Cost analysis
- Budget management
- Detail orientation
- General ledger maintenance
- Financial forecasting
- Balance sheet preparation
- Cash flow management
- Auditing procedures
- Accounts receivable management
- Standard cost analysis
- Annual forecasting
- Accounts payable management
- Annual reports
- General accounting
- [Sage 50] proficient
Timeline
Payroll /Plant Human Resources Manager
Peak NA US Corporate
01.2025 - 05.2025
Business Office Manager
Peak NA US, dba Endurance Equipment, LLC
03.2023 - 12.2024
Cost Accountant /Payroll /Plant Human Resources Manager
Endurance Equipment, LLC
04.2014 - 03.2023
MBA - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Mobile