Krista Russell
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Developed strong organizational and problem-solving skills in fast-paced human resources environment. Proficient in managing payroll systems, ensuring compliance, and addressing employee inquiries. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging accurate data management and communication skills to drive success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources, Payroll Specialist2
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
05.2023 - Current
- Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
- Collaborate with international team members from Mazda and Toyota or, other customers
- Lead payroll time collection and processing activities and outputs (checks, reports, files) – including coordination with payroll and timekeeping provider for4600 Team Members
- Develop and deliver payroll related training for all system users
- Coordinate with internal communications to ensure clear information sharing across the organization related to timekeeping and payroll activities
- Collaborate with Team Member Relations to ensure all timekeeping and payroll related policies are applied accurately and consistently across the company; address any policy related concerns
- Ensure accuracy of time collection and approval processes
- Work closely with supervisors and managers
- Ensure accuracy of payroll files and timely submittal to payroll vendor
- Identify payroll vendor performance issues as it relates to compliance, contractual agreements, and service quality to MTM and Team Members
- Participate in payroll year end tasks and audits in coordination with the Compensation and Benefits Specialists and payroll provider
- Provide resolution of escalated items such as time and payroll corrections and pay discrepancies
- Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
- Foster positive team member relations through a culture of inclusivity, open and transparent2-way communications, innovative workplace practices and compliance with all applicable laws
- Completed Problem Solving and A3’s that have went to implement new trainings and new process of standards
- Collaborated with TMNA and UKG on creating and implementing a new pay statement to all Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Team Members
Executive Administrative Assistant
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Set Total Ownership Pillar Budget for new TOPs Team
- Lead many projects that included implementing new processes, standards, tools and uniforms to the department
- Lead Account Manager on Cintas Account, for department(s) related uniforms, along with ordering and managing invoices
- Co-Managed Paint Department Multi-Million-dollar budget
- Actively participated in office management, including handling general clerical tasks and production issues
- Published Monthly Paint Newsletter
- Organized and prepared meeting schedules for paint department General Manager
- Managed office equipment and supplies, ordering new equipment and supplies as needed in Ariba
- Worked with TOPs &5S Lead on presentations
- Worked with internal communications department
- Worked collaboratively with other departments to help solve clerical issues
- Offered assistance to accounting department to provide and help manage invoices, payments, and receipts
- Conferred with human resources department to provide assistance with payroll, personnel databases and other duties
- Represented department managers in meetings, including taking notes and recordings as needed
- Collaborated with international team members from Mazda and Toyota
Realtor's Assistant
Homes Realty Group
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Compare properties with similar properties that have recently sold, to determine it’s competitive market price
- Advise Clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and other legal matters
- Assisted with payroll and commissions
- Assist with the selling/buying process
- Prepare documents such as representations contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, etc
- Confirm with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of the purchase agreement are met prior to closing
- Coordinate property closings, overseeing the signing of documents and disbursement of funds
Executive Assistant to Vice President/Commercial Marketer
Lakeland Insurance Group
12.2015 - 10.2021
- Served as the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Lakeland Insurance Group
- Promoted to Commercial Marketer in June2019
- Assisted with leading company in new software programming and training staff with the implementation of the new software
- Trained new agents during onboarding process
- Managed the company escrow account
- Assisted VP with payroll for hourly and commissioned employees
- Gathering information from clients, assessing their risk profile and insurance needs
- Acquiring new clients and winning accounts against competitors, while building and maintaining relationships with ongoing clients
- Determines clients' particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments and determining the extent of present coverage
- Develops a coordinated protection plan by calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action and long-term strategy implementation
- Obtains underwriting approval by completing application for coverage
- Completes coverage by delivering policy, planning future follow-up visits, and evaluations of needs
- Provides continuing service by providing direct deposit forms, processing changes within the client's policies and analyzing policy loan applications
- Updates job knowledge by participating in continual education
- Position has been remote part-time work since moving to Harvest, AL
Education
General Studies -
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05.2001
Skills
- HRIS expertise
- Timekeeping systems
- Employee relations
- Payroll processing
- Payroll auditing
- Accounting principles
- Payroll software proficiency
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Human Resources, Payroll Specialist2
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
05.2023 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
02.2022 - 05.2023
Realtor's Assistant
Homes Realty Group
12.2020 - 02.2022
Executive Assistant to Vice President/Commercial Marketer
Lakeland Insurance Group
12.2015 - 10.2021
General Studies -
Somerset Community College
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