Kimberley M. Boyce
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
To secure a human resources management position that will expand my current knowledge and skills to improve an organization’s recruitment, hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and training objectives. Seasoned Human Resources Generalist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in employee relations, workforce planning, and HR policy development. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth HR operations and positive workplace culture.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Brennan Center For Justice
New York, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented, managed, and optimized the Paycom Payroll and HR information system (HRIS) to ensure efficient data management, payroll processing, and accurate reporting.
- Managed and developed onboarding and offboarding processes, presentations, and employee documents.
- Scheduled and conducted new employee orientations.
- Managed the intern program and virtual recruiting fairs.
- Hired employees and processed self-onboarding documents.
- Processed payroll and salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses, and pay adjustments.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Revamped and updated company policies for the employee handbook.
- Developed metrics, surveys, and reports to analyze HR effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed benefits administration for benefit-eligible employees, and worked with benefit vendors to enhance employee benefit offerings, and implement EDI feeds.
- Managed the open enrollment process.
- Conducted benefits training and developed a benefits guide for employees and recruiting purposes.
- Reconciled benefit invoices and worked with benefit vendors to address any employee issues.
- Managed FMLA, ADA, and Sabbatical Leave processes.
- Developed dashboards and prepared reports related to personnel activity for senior managers.
- Managed the compliance process and generated financial, EEO-1, 5500 Discrimination Testing, DOL, US Census, and Union reports to verify HR compliance.
- Conducted exit interviews, and created an exit interview dashboard and protocol to share data with executive and senior leadership.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
- Managed special projects and coordinated special events.
- Advised management and staff on labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and HR policies, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with budget preparation for HR-related expenses, including training, benefits, and employee programs.
- Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.
Founder
Heart N’ Soul Catering
04.2011 - Current
- Provide boutique catering, personal chef and special event services for private and corporate clients
- Culinary Instructor of Eat Well Live Well Cooking Classes
- Design, manage and maintain Heart N' Soul Catering website and social media platforms
- Coordinate events and manage event budgets including food costs, equipment rentals and serving staff per client’s requests
- Develop customized menus and provide pre-party menu tastings
- Prepare contracts, invoices and financial reports
People Operations Specialist
MMM Consumer Brands
NewYork, NY
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Provide human resources support to the founder, US CEO and senior level executives on a global level
- Manage the recruitment, screening, interview, and background check process for hourly, temporary and salary employees
- Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for hourly and salary employees including Bamboo, ADP, Kronos enrollment, onboarding presentation, securing/retrieving laptops and other technology, office access, Google Suite, Slack and Leapsome access
- Payroll processing for hourly, temporary and salary employees
- Process promotions, roles change, leaves of absence and salary increases
- Enforce compliance consisting of I9/E-Verify, company policies, prepare or provide human resources related documentation requested by third parties within company and legal regulations, ensure all databases are accurate for KPI reports, code of conduct and company handbook policies by verbal and email communication to employees
- Conduct investigations and process disciplinary actions as needed according to company and legal requirements
- Oversee talent management through company and third-party trainings
- Maintain knowledge of labor laws on local, state, and federal levels
- Attend human resources trainings for professional development
- Manage team engagement by providing various cultural activities and events, employee recognition, monthly national team meetings and local monthly newsletter
- Manage yearly benefits open enrollment
- Maintain accurate data on technology inventory, temporary to permanent employment ratio, recruitment closure rates, retention rates, attendance of hourly employees, salary increases, and staffing needs
- Employee relations and engagement
- Manage and implement necessary structural, technological, and cosmetic improvements to the office
Executive Assistant
Landmark Hospitality
Jersey City, NJ
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided executive administrative support to senior level executives with coordinating conference calls, preparing meeting materials and correspondence, preparing proposals and presentations, greeting and directing guests, responding to phones calls and emails and developing and distributing internal and external communications
- Acted as gatekeeper to senior level executives with coordination of travel and extensive calendar management
- Developed and maintained corporate office workflow and liaising with high level clients, corporate vendor contacts and professional associations on behalf of the President
- Provided high level of service for internal employees and assisted with the coordination and communication of company wide initiatives, corporate events and projects
- Responsible for working with venue managers to develop and update punch lists, ordering of supplies, researching vendors to provide comparative service quality and pricing of products and services and inventory management of restaurant and catering supplies and equipment
- Plan and execute corporate H.U.G (Help Us Give) special events and endeavors
- Review, manage and process requests for donations, sponsorships and journal ad inquiries
- Created and tracked customized gift certificates for approved requests
- Prepared financial reports from Upserve Breadcrumb POS system and Tripleseat event management database, filing of invoices, submitting credit card authorizations, expense processing and managed company credit cards for senior level executives
- Assisted potential and existing clients and sent thank you cards, flowers and gifts on behalf of the President as necessary
Community Manager
Indiegrove
Jersey City, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Creation of a collaborative community environment among entrepreneurs through educational, member appreciation, social media interaction, events and personal introductions to enhance business growth and development
- Maintenance of 100% occupancy by achieving monthly sales goals and follow up on lead generating opportunities
- Ensuring that coworking space and building is fully operational, clean and processes are running efficiently
- Driving growth and promotion of Indiegrove service offerings via Infusion Soft CRM database management, social media, KPI and survey data analysis
- Maintaining company standards and expectations by providing exceptional customer service and business development information
Banquet Chef
Chart House
Weehawken, NJ
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepare appetizers, intermezzos, entrees, sauces and desserts for banquets and buffets according to recipe
- Create custom food specialty items for banquets and buffets
- Operate and maintain cleanliness of specialty food stations for banquets
- Maintain safety and cleanliness of all equipment, storage and food preparation areas
Culinary Instructor
Keys to Abundant Life
Brooklyn, NY
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Provide culinary instruction for elementary and middle school after-school programs focusing on healthy eating under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning program
Special Assistant to the Managing Directors
Uncommon Schools
07.2008 - 07.2009
Program Associate
Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation
01.2006 - 06.2008
Fundraising Consultant
New Hope Day Care
04.2005 - 08.2006
Administrative Coordinator
Harlem Children’s Zone
09.2004 - 10.2005
Development Assistant & Grant Writer
League for the Hard of Hearing
01.2003 - 08.2004
Development Assistant
The Frick Collection
08.2002 - 12.2002
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY01.2011
B.S.B.A - Finance and Insurance
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.2001
Skills
- HR management
- HRIS applications proficient
- Staff training/development
- Strategic sourcing
- Dispute resolution
- Team collaboration
- Payroll expertise
- Employee engagement
- Best practices implementation
- Diversity and inclusion
- Benefits administration
- ADA compliance
- FMLA administration
- Labor law compliance
Volunteer Experience
- The Sharing Place Food Pantry of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jersey City, NJ
- Rally Against Monsanto, Jersey City, NJ
- SoCo, Brooklyn, NY, Prep and Line Cook, 05/01/11 - 07/31/11
- City Harvest “Bid Against Hunger”, Chef Efraim Noan of Barbounia, 10/01/10
- James Beard House, Chef Franklin Becker of Abe & Arthur’s, 11/01/10
- James Beard House, Benchmark Hospitality, 12/01/10
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Brennan Center For Justice
04.2022 - Current
People Operations Specialist
MMM Consumer Brands
07.2019 - 03.2022
Executive Assistant
Landmark Hospitality
05.2017 - 01.2019
Community Manager
Indiegrove
01.2014 - 01.2017
Banquet Chef
Chart House
05.2012 - 08.2013
Culinary Instructor
Keys to Abundant Life
10.2011 - 06.2012
Founder
Heart N’ Soul Catering
04.2011 - Current
Special Assistant to the Managing Directors
Uncommon Schools
07.2008 - 07.2009
Program Associate
Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation
01.2006 - 06.2008
Fundraising Consultant
New Hope Day Care
04.2005 - 08.2006
Administrative Coordinator
Harlem Children’s Zone
09.2004 - 10.2005
Development Assistant & Grant Writer
League for the Hard of Hearing
01.2003 - 08.2004
Development Assistant
The Frick Collection
08.2002 - 12.2002
Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Institute of Culinary Education
B.S.B.A - Finance and Insurance
University of Hartford
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