Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Connie Elliott

Coldwater,MI

Summary

Experienced professional in human resources and payroll, driven by self-motivation and a strong work ethic. Seeking a challenging HR position to leverage exceptional multitasking abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and goal-oriented mindset. Committed to contributing expertise in streamlining processes and fostering a positive work environment to drive organizational success.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist

Paragon Metals, LLC
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage ADP and Plex systems by inputting payroll information along with time and attendance data.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
  • Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.

HR Generalist

Martinrea-Jonesville LLC
08.2019 - 07.2024
  • Manage onboarding of direct hire and temporary employees
  • Manage ADP and Kronos systems by inputting payroll information along with time and attendance data
  • Responsible for all wage increases
  • Explain benefits information and assist employees with elections
  • Administration of life insurance, short/long term disability and additional benefits
  • Verify I9 documentation through Everify
  • Assist with employee issues and concerns

Office Manager/Human Resources

Apek Holdings LLC
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for processing payroll semimonthly for 5 entities along with accounts receivable/payable
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.

HR Specialist

Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Administer benefits programs, including enrollments, changes and terminations
  • Reconcile benefit statements
  • Manage and administer various service programs including food service, uniforms, office machines, supplies and janitorial supplies
  • Maintain and track attendance records along with FMLA administration for over 400 associates
  • Facilitate and/or provide training (including all new hire orientation) to the workforce
  • Prepare all new hire paperwork and files along with verifying I9 documentation through Everify
  • Advise associates regarding HR policies, employment law and impact changes to policy
  • Assist with ensuring compliance with OSHA and all other mandated safety and environmental laws
  • Complete miscellaneous government reports and respond to government requests for information

Assistant HR Manager

Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.
05.2016 - 04.2019
  • Support and gain approval for the annual human resources business plan including strategies and implementation of plans to achieve goals consistent with the company’s mission for the Hudson facility
  • Assist in public relations activities and represent the plant in appropriate areas
  • Train and advise managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, performance appraisal administration and other plant human resource related issues
  • Plan, organize and allocate department resources to meet department and company goals
  • Promote an associate relations environment that is consistent with long term management objectives
  • Control department expenses and oversee plant budget
  • Plan and implement company events

HR Generalist

Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.
09.1997 - 05.2016
  • Resolve associate issues and grievances to maintain a union-free environment
  • Promote associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives
  • Manage the worker’s compensation program including case management, cost containment, back to work program and legal aspects of worker’s compensation
  • Administer the benefits programs for all Litchfield, Rochester Hills, Hudson and Alabama associates
  • Recruit, interview and hire hourly and salary associates
  • Administer the in-house bidding/promotion program for hourly associates
  • Advise associates and other managers regarding personnel policies, procedures and employment law
  • Ensure compliance with EEOC laws and make recommendations to senior management regarding compliance with those laws
  • Resolve associate complaints and manage legal issues
  • Oversee payroll and attendance functions
  • Administer the in-house grievance program
  • Implementation of a new payroll system, time and attendance to move the company forward by eliminating paper usage

MRO Buyer

Quincy, L.P.
03.1996 - 04.1997
  • Procurement of maintenance equipment, die-repair materials and office supplies
  • Maintenance of records: purchase orders ad purchase requisitions

Accounts Receivable

Alsons Corporation
06.1993 - 03.1996
  • Cash: Processing checks from several companies
  • Credit: Typing credit memos and issuing credit for returned product

Customer Service Representative

Alsons Corporation
06.1993 - 03.1996
  • Assisting customers over the phone, plumbing installation, receiving customer orders, checking order status
  • Processing shippers and editing for data processing

Fairshare Associate

Fairfield Mountains Resort
05.1992 - 10.1992
  • Reservations: check in/out of customers time share units
  • Inventory of all time share units
  • Assisting customers with all of their needs

Education

Travel and Tourism - Travel And Tourism

Associated Schools, Inc.
North Miami Beach, FL
11.1991

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting, economics and business management

Davenport University
Battle Creek
12.1990

Skills

  • ADP
  • Paylocity
  • Paycor payroll
  • Plex
  • Kronos
  • NovaTime
  • ETime
  • TracyTime
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Team Building
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • QS 9000 Internal Auditor
  • TS 16949 Awareness
  • Hazardous Material Training
  • HIPPA Awareness
  • Affordable Care Act
  • Health Care Reform
  • Wage & Hour laws
  • ADA
  • FMLA
  • W/C
  • Unemployment
  • Union Avoidance
  • LTD/Life Insurance
  • 8P Toyota Problem Solving
  • Layered Process Auditing
  • First aide
  • CPR
  • Blood borne pathogen training
  • Supervisor Training
  • FCA World Class Manufacturing
  • Industrialization training

Timeline

HR Generalist

Paragon Metals, LLC
07.2024 - Current

HR Generalist

Martinrea-Jonesville LLC
08.2019 - 07.2024

Office Manager/Human Resources

Apek Holdings LLC
04.2019 - 08.2019

HR Specialist

Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019

Assistant HR Manager

Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.
05.2016 - 04.2019

HR Generalist

Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.
09.1997 - 05.2016

MRO Buyer

Quincy, L.P.
03.1996 - 04.1997

Accounts Receivable

Alsons Corporation
06.1993 - 03.1996

Customer Service Representative

Alsons Corporation
06.1993 - 03.1996

Fairshare Associate

Fairfield Mountains Resort
05.1992 - 10.1992

Travel and Tourism - Travel And Tourism

Associated Schools, Inc.

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting, economics and business management

Davenport University

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