Jessica Avinger
Star Valley Ranch,WY
Summary
Human Resources Executive with over 10 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment and employee relations. Engages with HR service providers and suppliers on HR systems, payroll, insurance and training and development to promote high performing organization with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff and sound financial resources. Maintains strong company focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills to excel in multi-cultural environment. Proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes employee relations, benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Assistant Director & Payroll Manager
Silver Dollar Inc.
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Effectively train, counsel, and advise 15+ Department Heads
- Provide support and guidance to all senior executives including General Manager and President
- Recruit, interview, hire, and orient all new team members
- Administer and maintain health benefits for entire Company 350+ employees
- Represent and act as Liaison for all things involving Organization
- Review, develop, and compose Company policies on annual basis
- Ensure health and safety compliance throughout 4 locations
- Mediate and use conflict resolution for employee disputes
- Compile, review and process all Payroll data, including gratuities, bonuses, commissions, and taxes on biweekly basis
- Execute all other HR duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
HR Manager & Payroll Coordinator
Spring Creek Ranch
02.2014 - 11.2018
- Assist with training, counseling and advising of 5-7 Department Heads
- Recruit, interview, hire, and orient all new team members
- Administer and maintain health benefits
- Assist with review, development, and composition of Company policies on annual basis
- Ensure health and safety compliance
- Mediate and use conflict resolution for employee disputes
- Compile, review and process all Payroll data, including gratuities, bonuses, commissions, and state and federal taxes on biweekly basis
- Execute all other HR duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 80+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Office Manager
Law Office
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Execute general office management duties
- Attentively booked appointments and managed schedules for 50+ clients and 6 attorneys
- Utilize utmost discretion and forethought with sensitive data
- Assist paralegals with researching laws and creating legal documents
- Accurately and meticulously take dictation for Attorneys
- Track and file large amounts of legal data and information.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Office Manager
CPA Office
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assist clients with opening new businesses
- File and report to Secretary of State weekly
- Process all payroll functions for 30+ clients
- Pay and file all taxes for clients
- Assist clients with tracking company expenses and revenue.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Education
SHRM-CP -
SHRM
Jackson, WY01.2015
A.S. Business Management - Business Administration
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL01.2002
Skills
- HRIS Database Management
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Management
- Compensation Structuring
- Workforce Improvements
- Labor Negotiations
- Recruitment Strategies
- Company Organization
- Human Resources Management
- Strategic Planning
- Equal Opportunities Facilitation
- Policy Implementation
- Legal Compliance
- Benefits Administration
- Training Programs
Specialty
- Cultural Leadership
- Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
- Employee Engagement
- HR Analytics and Reporting
- Internal Communications
- Employee Relations
Timeline
HR Assistant Director & Payroll Manager
Silver Dollar Inc.
11.2018 - 10.2023
HR Manager & Payroll Coordinator
Spring Creek Ranch
02.2014 - 11.2018
Office Manager
Law Office
01.2013 - 01.2014
Office Manager
CPA Office
01.2012 - 01.2013
SHRM-CP -
SHRM
A.S. Business Management - Business Administration
St. Petersburg College
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