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KIMBERLY ALEJANDRE

Carroll,Iowa

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Desired Job Title

Payroll & Benefits ManagerAccounts ReceivableGeneral Manager/HR Manager/Safety DirectorHuman Resources/Site ManagerHRIS Administrator

Work Type

Full TimeConsultingContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Carroll, Iowa
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany Culture

Summary

Interested in General Manager/Human Resource/System Administrator position. Human Resources Professional with extensive background in System Admin, payroll processing, accounting and finance. Proficient with UKG, APS and QuickBooks software. Skilled HR Coordinator offering 8 years of progressive experience in human resources. Strategic leader, decision maker and problem solver. Hardworking and disciplined with strong program management and team leadership skills. Adept at improving company policies, educating workers and resolving problems with a proactive approach. Proficient in OSHA guidelines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Scranton Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Carroll, IA
04.2020 - Current
  • Maintain all aspects of day-to-day payroll and benefits operation assuring timely and accurate payroll/benefits administration, reporting, and HRIS maintenance for over 500 employees at multiple locations in Iowa and Mississippi.
  • Maintain current benefit programs and am primary contact with our vendors. All payments are made timely and accurately.
  • Abreast of changing compliance requirements for both payroll and benefits. Prepare data for audits.
  • Proactively analyze ways to improve processes and practices.
  • Proactively review claims data and proposes ways to realize cost savings and improve health and wellbeing of employees.
  • Review competitive data and compares to company programs. Works with team to develop strategic direction.
  • Participate in benefit renewal process and RFP’s (Requests for Proposals).
  • Manage open enrollment process.
  • Key point of communication to executives, management, and employees regarding benefits.
  • Work closely with finance, management, and HR to provide reporting needed for analysis. Examples include cost of labor, overtime, PTO, turnover, etc.
  • Monitor new hire onboarding via ATS and HRIS platforms and assures proper coding of each position.
  • Assure tracking of FMLA, leaves of absence, and attendance.
  • Maintain employee confidence and protect confidential information.
  • Maintain personnel and medical files, championing initiatives to create paperless files.
  • Follow up and communicate to employees, managers, HR and executives in a timely manner.
  • Owner of HRIS system and strives to improve system performance to meet business needs.
  • Streamlined payroll processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in compensation administration.
  • Managed employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Developed training materials for new payroll staff, improving onboarding effectiveness and knowledge retention.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
  • Collaborated with HR to integrate employee feedback into benefits offerings, increasing overall satisfaction levels.
  • Implemented automated payroll systems, reducing processing time and minimizing errors significantly.
  • Led cross-departmental initiatives to enhance communication regarding payroll policies and benefit updates.
  • Analyzed industry trends to recommend competitive benefit packages, aligning company offerings with market standards.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging trends in benefits management through continuing education courses.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with labor laws.
  • Managed the implementation of a new retirement plan offering, increasing participation rates among eligible employees dramatically after launch.
  • Developed a comprehensive benefits guide for new employees, ensuring they were well-informed about their options and enrollment procedures.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of paperless paystubs, contributing to sustainability efforts while also streamlining access for employees.
  • Created detailed reports analyzing compensation trends within the company, assisting leadership in making informed decisions about raises and bonuses.
  • Coordinated with finance department to ensure accurate reporting of payroll expenses in financial statements.
  • Improved employee satisfaction with benefits packages by conducting regular reviews and negotiating competitive rates.
  • Addressed complex payroll issues swiftly, maintaining confidentiality while keeping all parties informed as necessary throughout the resolution process.
  • Managed all aspects of annual open enrollment, effectively communicating changes to employees and ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Collaborated with HR team to design a new employee wellness program, resulting in increased participation and improved overall health among staff members.
  • Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 500 employees, adhering to federal and state regulations.
  • Streamlined payroll processes by implementing new software and reducing manual calculations.
  • Reduced benefits administration errors by implementing a comprehensive employee onboarding process.
  • Assisted employees with understanding their benefits packages, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Developed strong relationships with benefits providers, enabling prompt resolution of issues and better service for employees.
  • Supported company growth by efficiently integrating newly acquired companies into existing payroll systems.
  • Implemented an electronic timekeeping system, improving accuracy while reducing the time needed for payroll processing.
  • Provided training to managers on proper timesheet completion procedures, leading to fewer errors in submitted documentation.
  • Worked closely with human resources to resolve any employee disputes related to payroll or benefits administration in a timely manner.
  • Audited benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery.
  • Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
  • Helped HR teams interpret compensation policies for developing staff benefits and salaries.
  • Managed monthly, quarterly and annual payouts for merit rewards, sales commissions and bonus programs.
  • Performed evaluations of competitor actions, legislative changes and collective bargaining results in order to make sound decisions about future company benefits and compensation.

Accounts Receivable

American Home Shield
Carroll, IA
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Perform all tasks related to Accounts Receivable.
  • Identify and make recommendations to improve and control Department processes to ensure performing at optimal levels.
  • Direct communications with internal and external customers.
  • Answer Accounting questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
  • Work within a Self-directed Work Group environment.
  • Maintain financial security by following internal controls.

General Manager/HR Manager/Safety Director

Michael & Company Inc. Metal Fabricators
Lockeford, CA
01.2018 - 10.2019
  • Processing of weekly payroll.
  • Employee advocacy and conflict resolution.
  • Administering all compensation and benefit programs.
  • Performance reviews.
  • Maintaining all employee records.
  • Working alongside the President to establish and maintain company vision and core values.
  • Directs, develops and oversees the general health and safety policies of the company.
  • Coordinating, Administering and Enforcing all safety related training programs.
  • Ensure workplace is in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Weekly safety orientations.
  • Processing all hazardous material disposal.
  • Collect data and analyze the cause of accidents and generate required paperwork.
  • Conduct routine safety audits when due.
  • Implement policies to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Backup AP when needed.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 75-employee company.
  • Researched and selected employee benefits plans.
  • Directed and controlled various programs, including 401k, medical, dental and vision programs.
  • Facilitated meetings with management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.

Director of Fiscal Services/Human Resources

Vista Oaks Charter School
Lodi, CA
06.2014 - 07.2017
  • Started Vista Oaks Charter School in 2014 with 2 colleagues.
  • Oversee all financial and business-planning activities to ensure accuracy and a healthy bottom line. Oversee and maintain the Vista Oaks yearly budget of approximately $4 million dollars.
  • Direct and administer all financial plans.
  • Manage Human Resources, Risk Management, contracts and leases.
  • Ensure comprehensive employee and business insurance, procuring, monitoring and managing.
  • Processing of monthly invoices, payroll and maintaining student budgets.
  • Support and advise the Executive Director in decision-making.
  • Work with Executive Director and appropriate board committees to prepare and provide timely and detailed operational and compliance reports to the Vista Oaks Board of Directors.
  • Manage facility and security needs. Manage regulatory compliance regulations.
  • Supervise and monitor information and technology systems.
  • Monitor all internal financial controls.
  • Provide overall financial oversight.
  • Processing of all SELPA contracts.
  • Ordering of all janitorial and school supply needs.
  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
  • Maintain all student records.
  • Enrollment of students into SIS and CALPADS.
  • Setting up and maintaining of all Curriculum and Supply accounts.
  • Purchasing of all curriculum and supplies for 2 sites.
  • All AP and AR functions.

Human Resources/Site Manager

Rio Valley Charter School
Lodi, CA
10.2010 - 06.2014
  • Enrollment of all new students.
  • Maintaining all student records in CUM Files as well as in Cal Pads.
  • As a member of the compliance team verify all student-learning logs each semester and monthly student attendance.
  • Processed all purchase orders and student/family reimbursements.
  • Monthly processing of payroll and invoices.
  • Responsible for transcribing all student transcripts into PowerSchool.
  • Enrollment of all students into Fall and Spring courses.
  • Maintain course numbers and credits.
  • Maintained security of building.
  • Responsible for all ordering of janitorial and school supply needs.
  • Responsible for information and technology systems.
  • Led management of HR policies regarding vacation, sick time, employee benefits, services and employment discrepancies or issues.

Estimating Manager

Creative Touch Interiors
Lathrop, CA
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for overseeing accurate carpet, vinyl, solid surface and tile takeoffs for submitted bids.
  • Responsible for payroll processing on a Bi-Weekly schedule.
  • Responsible for getting bids back to Sales complete and by due date.
  • Work with Sales to set prices and percentages of bids submitted.
  • Once bid has been accepted, responsible for putting together Builder, PC and designer Binders per subdivision.
  • Work daily with flooring and tile PC for remeasures of carpet, vinyl or tile.
  • Work with Salespersons daily when they need a special price quote and return those quotes in under 24 hours.
  • Meet weekly and monthly projections.
  • Manage all hiring of estimators for the Lathrop facility.

Estimator / Project Manager

Creative Touch Interiors
Lathrop, CA
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for accurate carpet, vinyl, solid surface and tile takeoffs for submitted bids.
  • Responsible for getting bids back to Estimating Manager complete and by due date.
  • Once bid has been accepted, responsible for putting together Builder, PC and designer Binders per subdivision.
  • Work daily with flooring and tile PC for remeasures or carpet, vinyl or tile.
  • Attended a training class at CTI Temecula to learn how to estimate Solid Surface for new Shop opening in Lathrop.
  • Promoted from Estimator to Estimating Manager within 8 months.

Tile Payroll And Billing Manager

Grand Floor Designs
Lodi, CA
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for daily entering of installer payroll.
  • Responsible for posting of vacation, sick and mileage logs.
  • Daily duties include posting of flash report and cutting of lines.
  • Maintaining accuracy with matching PO's to billing of houses and closing jobs on schedule.
  • Grand Floors was purchased by Creative Touch Interiors in Oct. 2005. At that time I applied and was awarded the title of Estimator.

Education

Associate of Science - Business

North Iowa Community College
Mason City, IA

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Cal State Stanislaus

Skills

PowerSchool

UKG

UKG implementation

School Pathways

OPS

Cal Pads

OSHA 30

CPR/AED Certified

Callidus, 20/20, QuickBooks and Microsoft Word

Power Point, Excel, Photoshop and Freehand

FrontPage

Attended advance Excel Classes

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost reduction strategies

Organized

Dependable

Human Resource Management

Detail-Oriented

Self-motivated

Time management

Timeline

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Scranton Manufacturing Company, Inc.
04.2020 - Current

Accounts Receivable

American Home Shield
01.2020 - 04.2020

General Manager/HR Manager/Safety Director

Michael & Company Inc. Metal Fabricators
01.2018 - 10.2019

Director of Fiscal Services/Human Resources

Vista Oaks Charter School
06.2014 - 07.2017

Human Resources/Site Manager

Rio Valley Charter School
10.2010 - 06.2014

Estimating Manager

Creative Touch Interiors
01.2006 - 01.2010

Estimator / Project Manager

Creative Touch Interiors
01.2005 - 01.2006

Tile Payroll And Billing Manager

Grand Floor Designs
01.2001 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Cal State Stanislaus

Associate of Science - Business

North Iowa Community College

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