Kyra Stillwell
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Solid background in human resources. Analyzes and evaluates job duties and requirements using understanding of compensation and benefits. Strong organizational skills with keen eye for detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefit Specialist
PPA Industries
05.2023 - Current
- Prepare and evaluate payroll for multiple states and entities for 400+ employees
- Administer 401K by approving contributions from the payroll file feed to Empower
- Operated two payroll carriers: Payroll of America (POA) and ADP Vantage
- Workday software enters new employees, and changes in the system
- Navigated benefit administration, including FMLA process and tracking
- Maintain/ create reports for benefits (Health, Dental, Life, & Short-term disability)
- Process E-Verify, background, and drug screenings for potential white-collar candidates.
- Manage and organize all Employee Personnel Files
- Maintain Employee Folders with all appropriate paperwork including, new hire paperwork, acknowledgment forms, I-9, employment application, tax exemption, drug test results and etc.
HR Administrator
PPA Industries
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Process Payroll for 250+ employees, including weekly and biweekly pay cycles using the Payroll Office of America (POA)
- Develop onboard new employees in the time reporting, payroll system, process rehires, and terminations
- Revised policy and modified for company handbook
- Manage time information on all employees, including overtime time, leave of absence, and PTO
- Addressed and guided all employee questions about benefits, workplace policies, and other HR-related matters
- Assist with employment verification and data-entry
- proper indexing and scanning of new hire paperwork and payroll information
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - General Management
Appalachian State University
05.2026
Associates of Arts -
Catawba Valley Community College
06.2022
Saint Stephen High School
06.2018
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Data analysis
- HR Support
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Time Management
- Background checks
- Microsoft skills
- HRIS Systems
Timeline
Payroll & Benefit Specialist
PPA Industries
05.2023 - Current
HR Administrator
PPA Industries
01.2018 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - General Management
Appalachian State University
Associates of Arts -
Catawba Valley Community College
Saint Stephen High School
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