KAREN McLEAN
Uniondale,NY
Summary
To obtain a distinguished position as a Labor Relations Specialist.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Supervisor
HERRICKS UFSD
NEW HYDE PARK, NY
01.1993 - Current
- Supervise subordinates, assign and coordinate work, establish guidelines and evaluate job performance.
- Resolve labor disputes, contract administration, negotiation and implementation as well as mediate individual issues.
- Act as a liaison between employees and administration.
- Collaborate with union reps to handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, leave policy, training, health and safety matters, layoff procedures, health insurance benefits and salary adjustments when necessary.
- Maintain attendance reports and interpret various contract provisions relevant to salary.
- Act as liaison between the Personnel and Data Processing Departments regarding payroll processing.
- Compute payroll and other miscellaneous deductions such as, taxes, dues, garnishes of salaries, disability insurance, credit union, tax sheltered annuities and revisions to pay due to contracts, including preparation of related record keeping reports.
- Supervise and train subordinates engaged in processing and preparing reports for payroll disbursements.
- Prepare and reconcile federal, state, and retirement system payments and reports including W-2 statements.
Account Clerk
ROOSEVELT UFSD
ROOSEVELT, NY
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Maintained attendance records of all employees, processed unemployment forms for Department of Labor, processed and maintained records of compensation forms.
- Assisted Sr. Account Clerk in payroll duties including account keeping and filing.
- Prepared payroll and related checks including typing financial forms and reports.
Education
Masters of Science - Human Resource Management & Labor Relation
NY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01-2010
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
BRIARCLIFFE COLLEGE
01-2008
Associates of Science - Business Administration
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01-1997
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Publisher
Leadership and Labor Relations Experience
- School Related Professional 2026
- Herricks TA – Treasurer / Secretary
- Chair – SRP Advisory Committee
- NYSUT ERS Consultant
- RISE Award Nominee
- Professional Negotiation
- Committee of 100
- SRP Lobby Day
- MOI Trained
- Representative Assemblies, Nassau Regional, AFT, NEA Conferences
- Various Workshops
Timeline
Payroll Supervisor
HERRICKS UFSD
01.1993 - Current
Account Clerk
ROOSEVELT UFSD
01.1992 - 01.1993
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
BRIARCLIFFE COLLEGE
Associates of Science - Business Administration
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Masters of Science - Human Resource Management & Labor Relation
NY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY