Successful Human Resource Specialist with expertise in employee training, payroll management and scheduling. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
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Lonyea Maiden-Rutherford
Human Resources Specialist
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kankakee School District 111
Transportation Payroll Clerk (40hrs)
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Enhanced overall payroll efficiency through continuous improvements in systems and processes.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying updated on regulations and submitting timely reports.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors such as retirement plan administrators to ensure seamless integration of their services into company''s payroll system.
- Assisted in preparation of year-end tax forms, including W-2s and 1099s, for timely distribution to employees.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient data entry and verification procedures.
- Resolved issues arising from incorrect payments or missing information by collaborating with managers to gather necessary details promptly.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Developed effective communication channels for addressing employee concerns regarding paychecks, leave balances, and overtime calculations.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
Makeupbylonn LLC
Business Owner (40 Hours)
04.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw daily operations of business
- Performed office and management duties
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments
- Created and balanced budgets, established a billing strategy, and implemented an accounting system, increasing efficiency
- Collaborated with freelance developer to launch a website and online ordering system, boosting sales
- Performed hiring, firing, and managing of employees
- Managed marketing, bookkeeping, payroll, and advertising functions
- Studied industry market and kept abreast of new trends
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services
- Taught makeup classes, helping students gain in-depth knowledge of various products and uses.
Help At Home
Receptionist (30 Hours)
11.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client and employee records
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
- Coordinated class schedules and set up conference rooms for potential employees and client meetings
- Coordinated paycheck pickup for employees
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel
- Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company
- Troubleshot copy machines and printers and scheduled service as needed
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
United States Army Reserve
Human Resource Specialist (20 Hours)
02.2013 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Provided Financial, Medical and Administrative Support
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions
- Received records and addresses of incoming and outgoing personnel for communication purposes to include telephone and email addresses
- Taught skilled administrative duties to peers to include: benefits, compensation and computer training
- Answered technical questions regarding guidance from higher echelon agency personnel
- Provided information and assistance on various human resource support functions
- Kept abreast of implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters for administrative and personnel activities
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop HR policies and procedures
- Transcribed military and non-military correspondence in draft and final copy
- Composed letters and memorandums for record for Supervisors or Executive Staff signatures
- Prepared, updated, and coordinated requests for evaluations, to include responding to lower enlisted evaluation inquiries
- Prepared and processed centralized and decentralized merit promotions and reduction certificates
- Oversaw screening of senior enlisted and officer promotion boards and monitored and processed personnel actions
- Directed various benefit programs, including Servicemembers Group Life Insurance and Record of Emergency Data for the deploying unit
- Conducted appropriate investigation/ resolution to grievances
- Liaised between multiple divisions to improve communication
- Prepared and maintained officer and enlisted personnel records
- Recorded and filed Soldier benefit and annual evaluation information
- Complied with all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations to protect Soldiers medical records and information
- Prepared and processed recommendations for awards and decorations and managed the awards ceremony assembly
- Processed classification/reclassification actions
- Provided assistance to administrative matters or referred resolution to superiors
Help At Home
Scheduler (40 Hours)
06.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Acted as first point of contact and set interviews for prospective employees
- Handled caseload of 8 group homes and more than 25 employees
- Created monthly house work schedule for each shift to ensure continuous coverage
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Onboarded new hires by entering employee information into systems
- Handled numerous calls per day to address worker inquiries and concerns
- Entered payroll weekly and maintained worker PTO and call offs
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Entered daily data in computer systems and documented client work activities
- Assisted office team by making phone calls, copies and appointments.
Walgreens
Beauty Consultant (40 Hours)
08.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client
- Met sales goals through consistent and reliable service
- Promoted additional products and services to increase sales numbers and revenue with diverse selection
- Recommended specific hair and beauty products to meet individual customer needs
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service
- Managed efficient cash register operations
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
Cornerstone Services
Direct Support Personnel (40 Hours)
02.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Assisted with feeding, changing, and classroom activities
- Brought clients out of the classroom on trips within the community to help integrate them
- Administered medication as directed by the nurse
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to clients
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations to assess and document important health information
- Supported daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Kankakee High SchoolKankakee, IL
High School Diploma
08.2010 - 05.2013
University Overview
Skills
Business administration
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Accomplishments
Veteran of the United States Army Reserves 2013-2021
Timeline
Transportation Payroll Clerk (40hrs)
Kankakee School District 111
11.2023 - Current
Receptionist (30 Hours)
Help At Home
11.2020 - 03.2021
Scheduler (40 Hours)
Help At Home
06.2020 - 10.2020
Beauty Consultant (40 Hours)
Walgreens
08.2016 - 09.2017
Direct Support Personnel (40 Hours)
Cornerstone Services
02.2016 - 08.2016
Business Owner (40 Hours)
Makeupbylonn LLC
04.2013 - Current
Human Resource Specialist (20 Hours)
United States Army Reserve
02.2013 - 02.2021
Kankakee High School
High School Diploma
08.2010 - 05.2013
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