Grace Nkounkou
Goodhue Boat Company
Rochester,NH
Summary
Developed comprehensive skills in payroll management and benefits administration within corporate environment, now seeking to transition into new field. Skilled in managing payroll processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. Capable of applying these competencies to drive operational efficiency and accuracy in new role.
Work History
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
- Process bi-weekly payroll for employees across five company sites, maintaining accurate HRIS and payroll records while supporting compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
- Coordinated employee onboarding and offboarding for payroll and benefits enrollment, partnering with accounting and third-party providers across multiple locations.
- Facilitated benefits administration and payroll reporting, updated employee records, tracked leave, and implemented improvements to payroll and HR processes.
- Addressed employee payroll and benefits inquiries, ensuring confidentiality and timely resolution of concerns.
Human Resources Intern
3 Months- Supported full-cycle onboarding and recruiting activities, including systems setup, sourcing, interview coordination, candidate screening, and offer formulation for R&T, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams.
- Facilitated new hire orientation for commercial and defense business groups, reviewing policies, cultural expectations, and workplace standards.
- Managed full-cycle onboarding and recruiting activities, including systems setup, sourcing, interview coordination, candidate screening, and offer formulation for R&T, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams, enhancing recruitment efficiency.
- Conducted new hire orientation for commercial and defense business groups, reviewing policies, cultural expectations, and workplace standards to ensure smooth integration of new employees.
- Organized employee engagement events and communications across functional groups, fostering cross-team connections and reinforcing organizational culture.
Education
BS - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Human Resources: Payroll & Benefits Administration
Employee Engagement
Employee Relations
Recruitment
Interviewing
Candidate Screening
Onboarding & Offboarding
New-Hire Orientation
HR Operations
Systems: SAP
ADP
SuccessFactors
HRIS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Adapting to change
Payroll tax filing
Employee relations
Payroll processing
Timeline
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Goodhue Boat Company
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High School Diploma
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BS from Business Administration, Human Resource Management
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