Kelly Carpenter
Manchester
Summary
Dedicated rewards and payroll specialist with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Passionate about delivering top-notch benefit and payroll support, with valuable experience in recruiting and procurement. Known for problem-solving skills, successfully boosting employee morale and driving operational enhancements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
REWARDS & PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Novonesis - Chr- Hansen
11.2019 - Current
- Oversee/Administer all corporate benefits including, medical, dental, vision, 401k, Enterprise/Motus program, UNUM Leave and Asset Health (Wellness program)
- Provided support for all calls and emails from employees and staff regarding benefit issues or questions and making sure there is a timely response
- Provided New Employee Benefit Orientation to educate on company benefits and policies
- Reviewed, maintained, and performed all payroll functions for the company on a bi-weekly basis
- Manage Vendor relationships
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Developed recognition programs that celebrated individual achievements while fostering a culture of appreciation throughout the organization.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing benefits programs through regular audits and made recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Partnered with benefits vendors to negotiate favorable contract terms, reducing costs without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Successfully managed leave of absence requests, ensuring timely communication with employees and proper documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of all employee benefits transactions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
HR-RECRUITER- Contract
Wysocki Family of Companies
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Recruited for 60 driver positions, 48 production and 10 agricultural specialty positions, required to be hired within a month of hire.
- Identified passive and active candidates for high volume recruiting by sourcing ADP,Indeed,LinkedIn, Job Center ad referrals.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, resulting in successful placements and employee satisfaction.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop effective job descriptions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring accurate understanding of their needs and matching them with top talent.
- Supported onboarding initiatives for new hires, contributing to a smooth transition into the organization.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Organized career fairs and employer branding events, increasing brand awareness among potential candidates.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
PROCUREMENT/BUYER
Figis Inc
09.2013 - 03.2019
- Managed supplier relationships and contracts by executing quality assurance, accountability, and corrective actions for suppliers
- Selected company main suppliers based on sourcing/negotiation and supplier capabilities
- Managed excess and obsolete inventory
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and purchase agreements with vendors. Accomplished $750/M in savings in product in 1 year
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, consistently obtaining favorable pricing and payment terms from suppliers.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
Education
ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL CERTIFICATE -
01.2017
GPA: 3.8
ASSOCIATES - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
01.2005
GPA: 3.8
Skills
- Total Rewards
- FMLA Knowledge
- Recruitment
- Wellness Programs
- Payroll processing
- MS Office
- HRIS System
- ADP
- Oracle
- Peachtree
- UKG
- New hire processing
- Employee file maintenance
- Wage garnishments
- Decision-making
Timeline
REWARDS & PAYROLL SPECIALIST - Novonesis - Chr- Hansen
11.2019 - Current
HR-RECRUITER- Contract - Wysocki Family of Companies
07.2019 - 11.2019
PROCUREMENT/BUYER - Figis Inc
09.2013 - 03.2019
Lake Land College - ASSOCIATES, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
North Central Tech Inst - ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL CERTIFICATE,
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