Jennifer Garrett
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Well-qualified HR / Payroll Administrator with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
McFarland Eye Care
Little Rock, AR
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversaw recruitment processes, enhancing talent acquisition efficiency.
- Led employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Managed performance evaluation systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, improving new hire integration experiences.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
- Managed bi-weekly payroll for 162 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Administered all employee benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), FMLA, COBRA, and leave programs.
- Led HR department restructuring, optimizing team resources for improved productivity and effectiveness.
Director of Human Resources
Arrow Plumbing
North Little Rock, AR
10.2014 - 10.2021
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 23 employees.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 23 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using ADP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports.
Bookkeeper
Southern Coating & Nameplate
North Little Rock, AR
02.2007 - 10.2014
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
- Completed payroll for 40 employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARHigh School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Hot Springs, ARSkills
- Forecast Employment Needs
- Recruitment Oversight
- Accurate Records and Reports
- Accident Investigations
- Performance Review Management
- Benefits administration
- HR analytics
- Operational Efficiency
- Trained in many HR and Payroll platforms
- Information Auditing and Verification
- Bookkeeping Skills
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Payroll Liabilities
- Computerized Payroll Systems
Certification
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
McFarland Eye Care
07.2022 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Arrow Plumbing
10.2014 - 10.2021
Bookkeeper
Southern Coating & Nameplate
02.2007 - 10.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Central Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School