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Bethany C. Tavenner

Berryville,Virginia

Summary

Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Human Resources Specialist position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Specialist

Schenck Foods Company
Winchester, VA
12.2019 - Current
  • Performs all recruiting activities to include posting and advertising, screening, assisting with interviewing and selection, reference/background checks and correspondence with all applicants.
  • Conducts new employee orientation, enrollment into the company's benefit programs, initiation and compilation of all necessary documentation for proper and accurate processing into the payroll system.
  • Maintains work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
  • Provides verification of employment for all situations as required.
  • Audits of the monthly benefit invoices, payroll deduction monitoring, COBRA administration and monitoring services of insurance carriers.
  • Prepare position descriptions and oversees company-wide performance appraisal programs.
  • Partner with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Provides employee relations in all areas; employee consultation and grievances, conducting training, facilitating the communication process, planning for company sponsored activities, and leading the “Employee of the Month” effort.
  • Monitors and ensures company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to the DOT, EEOC, ADA and Dept of Labor regulations.
  • Improve customer service rankings by quickly resolving issues to improve overall satisfaction.
  • Conducts exit interviews.

HR/ Tax Services Specialist

Hottel & Willis, P.C
Winchester, VA
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
  • Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
  • Assisted accountant with both internal and external audits relating to processing of payroll.
  • Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.
  • Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
  • Prepared and filed state and federal tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.

Payroll Manager

Royal Crown Bottling Co. of
Winchester Winchester, VA
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Updated personnel handbooks and individual records to keep filed accurate and detailed.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Managed monthly, quarterly and annual payouts for merit rewards, sales commissions and bonus programs.
  • Researched job and worker requirements, occupational trends and structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations.
  • Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
  • Designed, evaluated and modified benefits policies to keep programs current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.

Restaurant Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator

Allen Properties, Inc
Winchester, VA
04.2007 - 09.2011
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 300 + employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Processed Quarterly/Annual payroll tax returns.
  • Assisted in all areas of administrative duties including data entry, receptionist duties and file organization.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Maintained employee files reflecting salary increases, deductions, garnishments, benefits and withholdings while exercising a high level of confidentiality.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Old Dominion University
12.2018

Associate of Applied Science -

Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA
12.2015

Skills

  • Employment Recordkeeping
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Candidate Searching
  • Online Job Boards
  • Excellent Communication
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Biweekly Payroll Management
  • ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, Intuit QuickBooks
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

HR Specialist

Schenck Foods Company
12.2019 - Current

HR/ Tax Services Specialist

Hottel & Willis, P.C
11.2017 - 11.2019

Payroll Manager

Royal Crown Bottling Co. of
09.2011 - 11.2012

Restaurant Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator

Allen Properties, Inc
04.2007 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science -

Old Dominion University

Associate of Applied Science -

Lord Fairfax Community College

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