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Giacomina Mazzanti

Summary

Accomplished HR professional with a proven track record in Benefits and Payroll Administration and Organizational Assessment. Spearheaded strategic HR initiatives, enhancing corporate culture and compliance across multiple locations. Skilled in driving performance management and employee development, significantly contributing to operational growth and workforce efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Benefits and Payroll Manager

Grecian Delight Kronos Foods
01.2023 - 01.2025

§ Oversaw union and nonunion health and welfare plans for 500 employees

§ Managed (1) Payroll Analyst, provided direction and training on daily payroll functions such as user and systems support, security, time/attendance, and reporting

§ Administered weekly payroll for union and non-union employees

§ Managed HCM for continuous improvement initiatives and assisted HR in the launch of projects utilizing industry recognized project management principles

§ Worked with external audit team to complete all required compliance filings and testing including non-discrimination, 5500 plan audit

§ Assisted employees with benefit, payroll, and general HR questions on a daily basis

Human Resource Consultant

Flex Execs Management Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2022

§ Led investigations and resolutions for employee issues, provided guidelines to mangers on performance management and corrective action procedures

§ Delivered recruiting process through various selection methods

§ Assisted managers and employees with goal setting and performance appraisal action


Human Resources Manager

Rescar Companies
02.2020 - 12.2020

§ Provided strategic oversight with daily human resources responsibilities for 450 employees nationwide which included salary and bonus planning, staffing, off boarding, performance management, and reporting/analytics

§ Educated managers to improve team performance in alignment with best practices

§ Responsible for COVID-19 employee communication and leave processes

Sr HR Generalist

Mizkan America Inc.
07.2018 - 01.2020

§ Managed employee relations for 350 employees across 10 manufacturing plants nationwide; advised managers during annual performance management period, facilitate calibration sessions, and job evaluations

§ Supported business units by enhancing corporate culture, complying with government regulations, and promoting business success through benefits administration, employee development, performance management, policy development, and employee relations

§ Facilitated roundtables to address low survey scores and guide managers to develop next-step plans

Sr Benefits Administrator

PSAV Presentation Services
08.2016 - 06.2018

§ Administered health and welfare plans for 6,000 US and Puerto Rico employees

§ Developed benefits portfolio, conduct benefits open enrollments, benchmark competitiveness of plans and comply with laws and regulation

§ Managed 5500 retirement plan, ACA, Dependent Eligibility and Non-discrimination testing

Human Resources Business Partner

The Chamberlain Group
06.2014 - 07.2016

§ Provided generalist responsibilities for 500 corporate employees in multiple locations, coached managers through employee development, execution of performance management plans for employees requiring performance improvement


Human Resources Generalist

Noble Network of Charter Schools
11.2008 - 08.2013

§ Managed personnel and operational growth from 250 to 1000 non-exempt and exempt employees across 14 locations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

HR Certificate Programs -

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Skills

    Organizational Assessment

    Policies & Procedures

    Alternative Dispute Resolution

    Benefits and Payroll Administration

    Training & Development

    Performance Management

Timeline

Benefits and Payroll Manager

Grecian Delight Kronos Foods
01.2023 - 01.2025

Human Resource Consultant

Flex Execs Management Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2022

Human Resources Manager

Rescar Companies
02.2020 - 12.2020

Sr HR Generalist

Mizkan America Inc.
07.2018 - 01.2020

Sr Benefits Administrator

PSAV Presentation Services
08.2016 - 06.2018

Human Resources Business Partner

The Chamberlain Group
06.2014 - 07.2016

Human Resources Generalist

Noble Network of Charter Schools
11.2008 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

Northeastern Illinois University

HR Certificate Programs -

DePaul University
Giacomina Mazzanti