LESLIE HARTMAN
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated HR professional with expertise in payroll administration and employee onboarding. Committed to improving operational efficiency through precise handling of payroll processes and effective communication with employees. Proven ability to support HR functions that align with organizational objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Assistant
Select Medical
Orlando, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Executed payroll processing for multiple hospitals, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Supported payroll processing by collecting and verifying employee timecards.
- Processes ancillary pays, bonuses, and all timekeeping management with integrity; including attendance and maintenance of the clinical staff schedule.
- Handled employee inquiries regarding benefits, policies, and procedures.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Conducts and/or assists with new hire orientation.
- Guided employees through automated self-service platform for real-time attendance tracking and queries.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Performs pre-employment background screenings and follows up to ensure closure on a timely basis.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings, and conferences to address and resolve personnel issues.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment (annual and ongoing), 401(k) enrollment and other required HR/Benefit meetings.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Utilized platforms such UKG/Kronos, Oracle, Excel, Outlook
- Managed office supplies and maintained inventory for HR department needs.
- Facilitated HR services for various hospitals to ensure operational efficiency.
People Lead
Walmart
Orlando, FL
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed functional areas including benefits facilitation, associate relations, talent development, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.
- Assists leadership with associate recruitment, hiring, staffing, development, succession planning, scheduling, etc. and provides guidance on execution of company HR programs and initiatives.
- Develops, communicates, and implements HR practices and action plans to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
- Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices.
- Led adoption of technology services and digital solutions by sharing resources, information, and tools to enhance HR operations.
- Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans.
- Performed HR-related duties professionally while collaborating with operators and market HR manager to address facility needs.
- Audited timesheets to ensure proper attendance tracking and addressed attendance issues to maintain compliance.
Front End Team Lead
Walmart
Apopka, FL
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures by managing claims and returns, zoning front-end area, overseeing parking lot cleanliness, organizing merchandise and supplies, identifying shrink and damages, and maintaining a safe work environment for guests and employees.
- Supported associates in transaction completion, facilitated cashier training, assessed continuing education needs for team development, balanced customer traffic, coordinated breaks for cashiers, and assisted management in front-end operations.
- Modeled and reinforced day to day direction and guidance to hourly associates on proper customer service approaches and techniques to ensure customer needs and complaints are addressed according to company guidelines and standards.
- Organized merchandise strategically to enhance product visibility and encourage sales. to make attractive displays on the front end.
- Trained employees in job-specific tasks and collaborated with department leads and senior management to coordinate operations and drive improvements.
- Resolved any escalated complaints and answered questions regarding policies and procedures.
- Mediated employee conflicts efficiently while fostering a positive work environment for all involved.
- Interviewed potential candidates and provided thorough reviews to HR to aid in hiring decisions.
- Prepared daily deposits and maintained the lottery machine for smooth operations.
Payroll Administrator
Hartman & Hartman CPA's
Tampa, FL
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Managed and processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments for over 60 payroll clients.
- Input confidential employee addresses, deductions, garnishments, and banking information with precision to ensure payroll accuracy.
- Conducted audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies, reducing errors by implementing double-check procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that increased the efficiency of payroll processing timelines, reducing overall cycle time by two days.
- Filed and submitted quarterly tax returns, FL RT-6 forms and annual forms such as the employer's annual federal unemployment tax return (940), and the employer's annual tax return (944).
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and tax regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance with changing legislation affecting payroll operations.
- Provided customer service support to employees regarding inquiries about paychecks, time off accruals, and benefits, facilitating clear communication and resolving issues promptly.
- Increased efficiency and alleviated workloads by creating a new Excel financial recording system.
- Performed bank reconciliations and prepared financial reports to ensure compliance and maintain financial integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL, US05-2010
High School Diploma -
Tampa Preparatory School
Tampa05-2005
Skills
- HR compliance
- Payroll administration
- Employee onboarding
- HR database management
- Audit processes
- UKG/Kronos
- Oracle
- Workday
- Quickbooks Online/Desktop
- Quicken
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer relations
Timeline
HR Assistant
Select Medical
12.2025 - Current
People Lead
Walmart
03.2024 - 06.2025
Front End Team Lead
Walmart
11.2022 - 03.2024
Payroll Administrator
Hartman & Hartman CPA's
01.2010 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Tampa Preparatory School