LORI PRECOPIA
PITTSBURGH,PA
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources expert with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Well-organized Human Resources professional bringing 15 + years of superior performance in fast-paced HR environments. Communicative and decisive with focus on improving and retaining quality in HR administration, payroll and recruiting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Anderson Equipment Company
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
HR Manager
Bolttech Mannnings, Inc.
02.2018 - 09.2023
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
Senior HR Assistant
Bolttech Mannings
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Payroll Manager
Keystone Clearwater Solutions
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
Payroll Manager
Bolttech Mannings
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
Buyer
Bayer Medical
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Payroll Manager
General Electric Company
12.2004 - 04.2014
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA06.2025
Associate of Arts - Speech And Theater
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA06.1996
High School Diploma -
South Park High School
South Park, PA06.1994
Skills
- Talent Management
- Recruiting
- Employee Retention
- Benefits Administration
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Employee Onboarding
- Wages and Salary
- Benefits and Compensation
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Team Building
Timeline
HR Generalist
Anderson Equipment Company
09.2023 - Current
HR Manager
Bolttech Mannnings, Inc.
02.2018 - 09.2023
Senior HR Assistant
Bolttech Mannings
02.2018 - 10.2018
Payroll Manager
Keystone Clearwater Solutions
08.2017 - 02.2018
Payroll Manager
Bolttech Mannings
02.2016 - 08.2017
Buyer
Bayer Medical
04.2014 - 02.2016
Payroll Manager
General Electric Company
12.2004 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
Point Park University
Associate of Arts - Speech And Theater
Community College of Allegheny County
High School Diploma -
South Park High School
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