Katlin Herron
Heuvelton,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Human Resource Benefits Specialist with over ten years in various Human Resource roles. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefit Specialist
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Administered employee insurance, retirement and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Maintained accurate records of all employee benefit data including claims history and plan costs.
- Monitored open enrollments to ensure accuracy of employee selections and that deadlines were met.
- Provided customer service support to employees regarding questions or concerns about their benefits packages.
- Assisted employees with filing claims for medical expenses or other eligible services covered by their plans.
- Resolved discrepancies between employer contributions and payroll deductions for benefits programs.
- Coordinated benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations and claims.
Account Clerk
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
Ogdensburg, NY
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted with month-end close process by preparing accruals and adjusting entries.
- Maintained accounts payable operations by entering vendor bills, printing checks, and setting up electronic debits.
- Entered expenses into computer software for budgetary tracking.
- Verified and reconciled invoices with purchase orders.
- Collaborated with members of public, vendors and management to resolve issues quickly.
- Prepared checks for payment of accounts payable invoices.
- Developed procedures to improve efficiency in processing financial transactions.
Schedule and Payroll Coordinator
Canton Potsdam Hospital
Potsdam, NY
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Created monthly schedule for each department within hospital.
- Handled upkeep and day-to-day management of Kronos timekeeping system.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours and other categories of time.
- Assisted with the preparation of biweekly payroll reports for management review.
- Analyzed employee time records to determine eligibility for overtime pay according to company policies.
- Processed weekly payroll for over 300 employees; ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Human Resource Assistant
Acco Brands
Ogdensburg, NY
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures
- Addressed and resolved general payroll related inquiries
- Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours
- Processed disability, wage garnishments and unemployment claims
- Created weekly schedules for 150+ employees under strict union rules.
- Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Performed administrative tasks related to payroll processing or benefit administration.
Office Technician
United Helpers Nursing Home
Ogdensburg, NY
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Maintained accurate records of personnel data in the HRIS system.
- Assisted with payroll processing by verifying timekeeping records.
- Conducted employee onboarding process, orientations, and exit interviews.
- Coordinated benefit administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations.
- Reviewed job descriptions and updated them as needed according to changing business needs.
- Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks and performance evaluation forms.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Education
Bachelor of Studio Art -
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY06-2010
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Documentation And Reporting
- Personnel records maintenance
Timeline
Benefit Specialist
St. Lawrence University
11.2020 - Current
Account Clerk
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
12.2017 - 11.2020
Schedule and Payroll Coordinator
Canton Potsdam Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2017
Human Resource Assistant
Acco Brands
06.2014 - 07.2015
Office Technician
United Helpers Nursing Home
05.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Studio Art -
SUNY Potsdam
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