Karrie Ziemek
Kansas,IL
Summary
Payroll and Human Resources Manager focused on maintaining compliance of payroll operations while adhering to deadlines and solving diverse company and employee problems. Skilled in processing deductions, leave, garnishments and liabilities as well as accurate processing of biweekly and monthly payroll for 13 locations. Familiar with recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Kirchner Building Centers
Kansas, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and timekeeping systems.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding the use of the payroll system.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Prepared reports related to wages, taxes, garnishments, 401K contributions and benefits packages.
- Maintained detailed records of all wage calculations and deductions.
- Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
- Implemented policies that ensured compliance with federal and state regulations concerning taxation of wages.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy before submitting them to accounting department.
- Processed requests from employees related to direct deposit enrollment or address changes.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours and other categories of time.
- Managed payroll for employees at 13 different locations.
- Calculated and applied wage garnishments.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
Paraprofessional
Kansas, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Assistant On-Site Manager
Spherion Staffing
Charleston, IL
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Assist in daily operation functions of the call center agents from counseling, tracking attendance, hiring, disciplinary action and maintaining positive relationship with client.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
Property Administrator
Frontline Real Estate Partners
Northbrook, IL
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Accounts payable and receivable, Prepare lease abstracts, Certificate of insurance tracking, Work order system maintenance / dispatching, General office duties
- Conducted regular property inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all rental payments and deposits.
- Collected delinquent accounts receivable from tenants in a timely manner.
Property Administrator
NAI Hiffman
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Accounts payables and receivable, Prepare lease abstracts, Customer interface, Certificate of insurance tracking, Obtain bids from service providers / prepare contracts
Service Desk & Registration Desk Director / Pro Shop Manager
HealthTrack Sports Wellness
Glen Ellyn, IL
08.2010 - 10.2012
- Manage staff of fifteen in daily tasks to ensure club policies are followed, Training and ongoing development of new hires, Maintain staffing needs and schedules, Set budget for purchasing goods and regularly met or exceeded goals
Real Estate Services Administrator
CB Richard Ellis, Inc
Schaumburg, IL
02.2006 - 12.2008
- Facilitated problem solving to ensure client and tenant satisfaction in compliance with company policy, lease, or contract, Accounts payables and receivables, Trained new hires to meet and exceed company standards, Assist in budget preparations, Prepare lease abstracts, Obtain bids from service providers and prepare contracts, Collaborative communication with clients, tenants and vendors
Education
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06-2001
Skills
- Accounting Software
- Property Management
- Yardi
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Policy Enforcement
- Employee Handbook Development
- Employee Onboarding
- Payroll Administration
- Recruitment
- New Employee Orientation
- Recruitment Strategies
- Employee Retention
- Benefits programs
- Payroll Management
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written Communication
- Payroll Processing
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Kirchner Building Centers
12.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
08.2018 - Current
Assistant On-Site Manager
Spherion Staffing
03.2015 - 08.2018
Property Administrator
Frontline Real Estate Partners
08.2013 - 02.2015
Property Administrator
NAI Hiffman
10.2012 - 08.2013
Service Desk & Registration Desk Director / Pro Shop Manager
HealthTrack Sports Wellness
08.2010 - 10.2012
Real Estate Services Administrator
CB Richard Ellis, Inc
02.2006 - 12.2008
College of DuPage
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