Jill Porter
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dynamic HR leader from Marco Industries Inc., adept in talent acquisition and organizational development, significantly enhancing employee engagement and retention. Leveraged strategic planning and employment law expertise to foster a positive work environment, achieving a notable increase in job satisfaction. Drive impactful HR initiatives.
Skilled Financial Controller Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies. Well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Human Resources
Marco Industries Inc.
01.2012 - 03.2024
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Participated as part of 5-person Leadership team including President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Marketing, and Director of Operations on strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen Marco, relationships and mission.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
Financial Controller
Marco Industries Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations.
Director of HR and Administrative Services
Marco Industries Inc.
06.2003 - 12.2011
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Office Manager
Marco Industries Inc
06.1994 - 06.2003
- Oversaw all office activities including administrative, sales, customer relations, accounting, human resource management, and IT management.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Retention Strategies
- Employee Relations
- Benefits Administration
- Talent management
- Payroll Management
- Organizational Development
- Compensation Structuring
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Accounting
Timeline
Financial Controller
Marco Industries Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2023
Vice President of Human Resources
Marco Industries Inc.
01.2012 - 03.2024
Director of HR and Administrative Services
Marco Industries Inc.
06.2003 - 12.2011
Office Manager
Marco Industries Inc
06.1994 - 06.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Tulsa Community College
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