Linda Bennett
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Proven HR/Payroll Executive delivering innovative processes to enhance performance, profitability, compliance and strategic value. Strategic and innovative leader streamlining daily HR/Payroll functions for companies and leadership. Influencer implementing visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals. Firm believer in the power of superior customer service. Seasoned Advisor with background in providing strategic guidance and solutions. Known for strong problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and effective communication. Demonstrated history of advising clients on optimizing business processes and improving overall performance. Committed to making a significant impact by helping organizations meet their goals and objectives through insightful advisement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Advisor/Payroll Director
DMGgo
Westlake, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive HR services to small business owners.
- Enhanced HR services through comprehensive operational management.
- Manage remote onboarding verification through E-Verify.
- Counseled leaders on preparing accurate documentation to aid denial of UE claims.
- Executed end-to-end Workers' Compensation process.
- Support all aspects of payroll, time reporting, deductions, garnishments, reporting, year-end processing, ACA reporting.
- Ensure clients' compliance with Federal, State, and organizational regulations.
- Created comprehensive policies and procedures. Designed employee and safety handbooks for employees.
- Audit/Compliance: Conduct audits and create remediation and corrective action plans.
- Contributed to setting initiatives for optimal outcomes.
- Formulated strategic HR services for company.
CEO – Home and Seasonal Décor
Fill Your Nest Home and Seasonal Décor
North Richland Hills, USA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Navigated small business through the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Managed entire store operations while employed at DMGgo.
- Managed sales processes in brick-and-mortar locations.
- Created LLC structure to support seamless functioning.
- Supported local initiatives with consistent financial contributions.
- Tornado caused total destruction of store in 2022.
Executive Director Global Payroll
Verizon Corporation
Lake Mary, USA
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Managed payroll operations for domestic and international locations.
- Worked with directors and senior executives to develop business initiatives.
- Coordinated with leadership on talent deployment.
- Directed allocation of a $14M operational budget and managed $16B in payroll disbursements.
- Managed operations of numerous shared service centers with staff of over 130.
- Consolidated US operations into Financial Services Center.
- Oversaw payroll processing, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery.
- Oversaw transition to new organizational location.
- Managed shared services across EMEA and LATAM regions.
- Led project team to deploy in-house Time and Absence Management system throughout Verizon.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies across development, testing, and implementation cycles.
- Developed specialized procedures supporting work stoppages during strikes.
- Managed a portfolio of fifty-two contracts.
- Managed workforce integration during the Verizon merger involving GTE and Bell Atlantic.
- Created and executed methodology with executives.
- Attained top performance status within the industry during the period from 2011 through 2016.
Verizon Corporation
Las Colinas, USA
01.1989 - 01.2005
- Roles spanned Staffing, Benefits, and Shared Services departments.
- Ascended to Executive Director after beginning career in 1989.
- Additional information provided upon inquiry.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
Dallas Baptist University
01.1991
Training in HR and Payroll -
SHRM, Ogletree Deakins, Payroll Organization
Skills
- HR Best Practices
- Comprehensive Unemployment Processing
- Organizational Change Management
- Leave Administration
- Workforce Development
- Process Improvement
- Compliance Assessments
- Employee Benefits Management
- End-to-End Claims Administration
- Leadership Coaching
- Regulatory Policy Expertise
- Workplace Safety Compliance
- HR Policy Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Enhancing Processes for Optimal Customer Service
Affiliations
- Member – Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Member of Payroll Organization
Websites
Certification
- Training in HR and Payroll – SHRM, Ogletree Deakins, Payroll Organization
- Currently working on SHRM-SCP (Society of HR Management Sr. Certified Professional)
Personal Information
Title: HR | Payroll Executive
Accomplishments
- Top female executive in 2015
- Top small business owner in my community 2019-2021
- Developed and executed HR Service Offer for DMGgo
Timeline
HR Advisor/Payroll Director
DMGgo
01.2018 - Current
CEO – Home and Seasonal Décor
Fill Your Nest Home and Seasonal Décor
01.2017 - 01.2022
Executive Director Global Payroll
Verizon Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2017
Verizon Corporation
01.1989 - 01.2005
Bachelor’s Degree -
Dallas Baptist University
Training in HR and Payroll -
SHRM, Ogletree Deakins, Payroll Organization
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