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BRIANA MCCLAIN

BRIANA MCCLAIN

Oklahoma City,Oklahoma

Summary

HR professional with robust experience in payroll, benefits, and employee relations. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving organizational success. Skilled in conflict resolution, compliance, and developing effective HR strategies. Adaptable and dependable, ready to support changing organizational needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist, Benefits/Payroll Administrator

Vetsource
06.2022 - Current
  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing employee inquiries about their paychecks and benefits promptly and accurately.
  • Analyze current processes and adjust where needed for efficiency, create SOPs and employee training documents through video and document presentations.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Ensured timely processing of life event changes, diligently updating employee records as needed.
  • Assisted employees with benefits-related inquiries, ensuring prompt resolutions and increased satisfaction levels.

Payroll Specialist/Benefits Generalist

Oklahoma Public School Districts
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
  • Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
  • Served as a trusted resource for employees seeking assistance with complex claims issues or disputes with service providers.
  • Led cross-functional team to evaluate and select new benefits providers, ensuring alignment with company values and employee needs.
  • Streamlined benefits enrollment process for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
  • Organized presentations and meetings for open enrollment and onboarding, presented for open enrollment seminars, processed open enrollment for 4600+ employees
  • End to End payroll processing and garnishments for 4600+ employees
  • Assist school leaders with hiring and benefits options
  • Office manager duties - order all supplies, submit requisitions for board approval, enter invoices to be paid, and manage weekly staff meetings
  • Set up weekly and monthly budget projections for administration and department heads.

Sales and Business Manager

Independent Contractor
01.2007 - 01.2020
  • Created sales strategies through planning and data analysis
  • Arranged, organized, and set up at sales expos or conventions
  • Customer service, sales, support, and management
  • Managed all revenue, expenses and business taxes.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.

OWNER/OPERATOR

NewEnough Kids Resale
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
  • Determine goods and services to be sold and set prices
  • Maintain inventory records
  • Develop or implement product-marketing strategies
  • Manage all bank accounts, ledgers, and money transactions.

PAYROLL/ACCOUNTING/EVENTS COORD/INTERIM HR MANAGER

Science Museum Oklahoma
08.2005 - 05.2007

Reconcile and report discrepancies found in records

  • Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements
  • Collection actions on past-due accounts
  • Oversaw display setup and breakdown for events and trade shows
  • Organized and scheduled meetings with clients to discuss their needs and expectations for each event.
  • Input weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll for processing for 150 employees

Education

MBA -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11.2018

Skills

  • 8 Years payroll/3 years benefits administration/10 years accounting and customer service experience
  • 5 years of end-to-end payroll processing
  • Payroll tax experience in all 50 states
  • Fast Learner and very organized
  • Workday/ADP/SAP/Paylocity
  • Very Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Analytical mind with attention to detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Self Motivation
  • Experience in Non-profit
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Benefits administration

Timeline

HR Generalist, Benefits/Payroll Administrator

Vetsource
06.2022 - Current

Payroll Specialist/Benefits Generalist

Oklahoma Public School Districts
08.2018 - 05.2022

OWNER/OPERATOR

NewEnough Kids Resale
01.2015 - 06.2017

Sales and Business Manager

Independent Contractor
01.2007 - 01.2020

PAYROLL/ACCOUNTING/EVENTS COORD/INTERIM HR MANAGER

Science Museum Oklahoma
08.2005 - 05.2007

MBA -

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Grand Canyon University
BRIANA MCCLAIN