David Bismonte
Human Resources Professional
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Human Resources Administrator
Dedicated HR Professional with 5 years’ experience in the Human Resources industry confident in the
ability to contribute to team success through advanced skills in payroll processing, accounting and HR
administration. Comfortable adapting to change and identifying creative solutions to unexpected
problems, committed to continuous improvement and building a collaborative team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Care Agent
Kineticom Inc
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Efficiently processed weekly payrolls for multi-state workforce of under 100 employees using Paycom
- Unanet and Isolved, ensuring accuracy and compliance with timekeeping, tax, garnishment, and direct deposit information
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by working accounting department, handled sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax requirements and relevant laws, ensuring compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act, payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes, State Unemployment Insurance, and worker's compensation
- Saved over $40K in 1 year by streamlining employee onboarding process & deploying new software solutions
- Prepared and maintained records related to employee leave balances, verifying them against payroll records, ensuring data accuracy within Coastal/Isolved, and maintained physical and virtual payroll and personnel files
- Verified receipts and documentation attached to expense reports, obtained necessary approvals, and communicated discrepancies
- Provided information for employee reimbursements and deductions as required.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 20-50 internal and external placements
Office Administrative Assistant
County Of San Diego
El Cajon, CA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Acted as go-to person for communications between various offices, answered calls, and provided world-class customer service, ensuring messages were routed to appropriate representatives for timely response
- Maintained files and filing, using county, law enforcement and state database keeping sensitive information confidential
- Providing customer service to walk in clients
- Improved client average processing time from 20 minutes to 15 minutes on average
- Revamped office filing system, reducing search time from hours to minutes in 6 weeks
- Scheduled conference rooms, classrooms, and resources for meetings and events, arranged for company catering, celebrations, employee events and assisted with event planning.
Administrative Assistant
Pridestaff
San Diego, CA
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Processed payroll in time and attendance system and administered benefits to ensure accurate payment and classification for employees, using computerized Payroll systems - Kronos, ADP
- PeopleSoft
- Communicated with multiple clients to process pay information and handle questions from supervisors and employees regarding paychecks, timecards and other payroll related issues
- Responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and on-boarding of new employees
- Hired 30 employees in 4 months
- Organized and filed payroll department records, including direct deposit information, data cards and
- W2 forms in compliance with Federal and State laws
- Improved payroll processing time by 20%.
Human Resource Assistant
Seaworld
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in hiring 350 seasonal PT employees for park's peak season
- Screened, reviewed and evaluated applications and scheduled interviews
- Facilitated and assisted with one-on-one and group interview processes, made on spot hiring decisions
- Processed new hires into HRIS database including I-9 and E-Verify, background check verification and work permit verification fulfilling regulatory requirements
- Maintained and updated employee records to support accuracy and compliance
Department Manager
Bath & Beyond
San Diego, CA
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Oversaw associate training and development
- Assisted with all hiring and terminations
- Evaluated performance of department staff and proactively provided feedback and guidance to ensure maximum productivity
- Created action plans in high theft sub-departments, resulting in 10% shrinkage improvement in
- Cosmetics and 20% improvement in Dental.
Assistant Store Manager
Michael's Stores
La Mesa, CA
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed staff of 65 sales associates, Provided excellent customer service and sales leadership, reduced shrinkage by 5% in 1 year while increasing sales 7%
- Planned and maintained store staffing and scheduling, completing daily work schedules and assigned tasks
- Recruited, hired and trained 40 associates, developing them into productive, customer focused employees
Assistant Store Manager
JC Penney Co
Yuma, AZ
11.2008 - 07.2012
- Managed staff of 120 associates and 4 supervisors, managed all aspects of store operations, organization, maintenance, and staffing
- Coached and trained shift managers on daily basis ensuring all policies and procedures were followed
- Reviewed and executed all associate performance evaluations
- Led store associate/employee engagement efforts to improve morale and increase retention by 10%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
Payroll Processing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Software, Background Check, PerformanceAppraisal, Recruitment, ISolved, Job Interview, Human Resources Management System, InterviewingProcess, Coaching Process, Company Policy, Onboarding, Payroll Administration
Talent acquisition
HRIS database management
Open enrollment coordination
New employee onboarding
Benefits administration
HR policies
Office administration
Recruitment
Scheduling
Conflict management
Administrative support
Mail handling
Computer literacy
Timeline
Talent Care Agent
Kineticom Inc
09.2021 - 07.2023
Office Administrative Assistant
County Of San Diego
03.2021 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant
Pridestaff
11.2018 - 03.2021
Human Resource Assistant
Seaworld
01.2018 - 08.2018
Department Manager
Bath & Beyond
02.2013 - 06.2017
Assistant Store Manager
Michael's Stores
03.2012 - 01.2013
Assistant Store Manager
JC Penney Co
11.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
San Diego State University