Jessica Merino
Millville,NJ
Summary
Human Resources professional 10 years of experience. Background includes payroll processing, benefits administration, full cycle recruitment, Family & Medical Leave, employee relations and engagement. Skilled in reporting and problem solving with a clear focus on the development and management of standard operating practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
GE Mechanical
01.2024 - Current
- Perform weekly payroll entry, processing and reconciliation
- Ensure accuracy and documentation of payroll deductions, including employee insurance contributions, garnishments, loans etc
- Assist with preparation, processing and auditing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year end information, including payroll tax filings, W-2s, 1095/1094-C, payroll/benefit related invoices
- Resolve payroll and benefits related discrepancies, employee concerns/eligibility, and third-party requests such as verifications of employment
- Analyze and prepare reports to assist the HR, Finance and Safety departments
- Creation and management of employee pay and medical files
- Drafting union referral letters for management approval and processing union status changes within payroll and benefits systems
- Process new hire enrollments for Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401k
- Submit weekly transmission of 401(k) to the administrator for hourly & salary associates company wide
- Conduct regular audits of payroll records to identify errors or inconsistencies, leading to improved overall accuracy in financial reporting.
Benefits Coordinator
Gerresheimer Glass
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Responsible for processing all monthly benefit payments for group health insurance plans companywide to include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and Life and AD&D
- Submitted weekly transmission of 401(k) and FLSA to the administrator for hourly & salary associates company wide
- Processed new hire enrollments for Insurance and Retirement programs
- Created a Standard Operating Procedures for the Benefits department
- Implemented an HR electronic records plan
Operations Assistant
RICH PRODUCTS
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Conducted orientation and training for new hires
- Assisted with employee issues as well as provided essential information, resources, benefits overview, and payroll processes
- Submitted expense reports for travel, hotel, supplies, licenses, events and other expenditures
- Created new SOPs processes across multiple departments to meet compliance terms and expectations as well as updating existing SOPs in both English and Spanish
- Assigned/scheduled/managed safety training via Alchemy trainer for all associates in the company
- Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
- Monitored and updated inventory levels and maintained accurate records of inventory and stock movements.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and training sessions for staff.
Human Resources Coordinator
TQ/Omni Baking
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented a new policy to strengthen the company’s LOA process
- Trained Managers and Supervisors on compliance rules and to ensure understanding of FMLA
- Determined eligibility and availability of leave time for each employee requesting FMLA in accordance with Federal and State regulations
- Managed all administrative aspects of leave to include tracking of hours used/taken in HRIS/Pay com
- Coordinated enrollment, change and termination of benefits for employees
- Entered all transactions in the HRIS database and carrier systems
- Audited and reconciled monthly benefit invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve any billing issues or discrepancies
- Assisted with data migration into the new HRIS system for an acquisition
- Administered HR related documentation, job proposals, new hire packets, background checks, drug screenings, and terminations
- Entered employee information and payroll date into HRIS system/Paycom
- Processed new employees, promotions, and terminations
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, FMLA/LOA hours, and union deductions
- Ensured all exceptions on employee timesheets were cleared before approval
- Administered disciplinary actions as required for attendance issues
- Processed daily time and attendance reports
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Multilingual (English/Spanish)
- Compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HRIS and Payroll Systems
- Policies & Procedures
- Recruitment/Onboarding
- Family & Medical Leave
- Training Recordkeeping
- Certified Notary Public
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
GE Mechanical
01.2024 - Current
Benefits Coordinator
Gerresheimer Glass
05.2023 - 11.2023
Operations Assistant
RICH PRODUCTS
08.2019 - 05.2023
Human Resources Coordinator
TQ/Omni Baking
06.2016 - 08.2019
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