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Laurie J Tart

Granby,CO

Summary

Accomplished, results-oriented professional. Hardworking, conscientious, compassionate with a detail-oriented and thorough approach. Solid understanding of documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.


Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Leanin Tree
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for 137 staff members.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 137-employee company

Payroll Administrator

Seagate Technology LLC
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing for 5000+.employees.
  • Submitted reports on payroll activities.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.

Benefits Administrator

Leanin'Tree
10.2015 - 03.2021
  • Administers employee benefit plans, including FMLA leaves, medical leaves, COBRA coverage, accident and disability coverage, life insurance, 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Audits and pays bills
  • Remains current on HR Benefits issues, trends, regulations, and laws
  • Implements new benefit programs: arranges and conducts employee information presentations and enrollments
  • Responds to manager and employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and benefits
  • Conducts new hire benefits orientations
  • Resolves employee claims and coverage issues
  • Prepares and submits Payroll benefits changes in timely manner
  • Tracks and maintain accurate records of all leaves
  • Assists Human Resources Manager in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any Health, Life and Retirement plans that benefit company
  • Prepares and plans meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs
  • Manages HRIS administration for department
  • Coordinates compliance, including 5500 filings, PPACA compliance, and related activities
  • Coordinates employee activity programs
  • Participates in HR strategic planning
  • Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods
  • Played active part in annual negotiations with providers
  • Helped HR teams interpret compensation policies for developing staff benefits and salaries
  • Evaluated data, identified trends and recommended changes in compensation structures
  • Performed evaluations of competitor actions, legislative changes and collective bargaining results in order to make sound decisions about future company benefits and compensation
  • Fulfilled reporting requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Senior Payroll Coordinator

Vail Resorts
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Processed biweekly payroll for 10,000+ at peak season in multiple states
  • Performed wide variety of record keeping and payroll processing activities, including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions
  • Processed manual paychecks for terminations and bonuses
  • Ensured compliance with all state and federal pay practices
  • Trained seasonal managers on time and labor processes

Benefits Administrator

Longmont United Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Corporate liaison for insurance brokers and vendors
  • Point of contact for employees regarding all benefits matters
  • Planed, directed and implemented benefit activities and related processes including open enrollment, FSA, medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
  • Conducted benefits orientation for newly hired employees
  • Coordinated all benefits deductions with Payroll
  • Tracked FMLA and Short-Term Disability claims
  • Oversaw preparation of reports and benefit statements according to State and
  • Federal compliance requirements
  • Reconciled and tracked claims for stop loss insurance
  • Administered COBRA plan
  • Administered 403B retirement plan for 1200 participants

Payroll Accountant

01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Processed time cards for bi-weekly payroll to ensure accurate, timely payroll, and tax computation and check preparation
  • Generated and distributed Labor reports

Assistant Trainer/Call Center Operator

Concepts Direct
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Trained new employees on company policies and computer system for customer service department
  • Received and process customer orders by telephone
  • Processed customer orders per mail order forms
  • Assisted customers and resolved issues with their orders

Finance/Human Resources Assistant

Compeer, Inc
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Assisted with full cycle accounts payable
  • Processed cash reconciliations and bank deposits
  • Performed payroll verification and general ledger entries and reconciled generalledger monthly accounts
  • Processed quarterly, year end, and interim fiscal reports and budgets
  • Maintained personnel records and benefit plan information
  • Monitored vacation and sick time for all personnel

Cash Manager

Leasetec Corporation
01.1986 - 01.1994
  • Invested in overnight and short-term investments for corporations and limited partnerships
  • Maintained cash journals and processed all general ledger transactions for corporations and partnerships
  • Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable staff

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting -

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Company Organization
  • Complaint Management
  • Leadership Training and Development
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Plan Administration
  • Enrollment Coordination
  • Human Resources Background
  • Payroll Operations
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Policy Making and Enforcement
  • Company Leadership

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Leanin Tree
11.2021 - 06.2023

Payroll Administrator

Seagate Technology LLC
03.2021 - 10.2021

Benefits Administrator

Leanin'Tree
10.2015 - 03.2021

Senior Payroll Coordinator

Vail Resorts
01.2013 - 01.2015

Benefits Administrator

Longmont United Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2011

Payroll Accountant

01.2000 - 01.2001

Assistant Trainer/Call Center Operator

Concepts Direct
01.1999 - 01.2000

Finance/Human Resources Assistant

Compeer, Inc
01.1997 - 01.1999

Cash Manager

Leasetec Corporation
01.1986 - 01.1994

Associate Degree in Accounting -

Community College of Denver

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