Megan Uribe
Waukesha
Summary
HR professional with extensive experience in human resources leadership, employee relations, and payroll management. Successfully directs multi-state HR operations, driving employee engagement and retention strategies while fostering inclusive workplace cultures that enhance talent retention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Gustave A. Larson Company
Pewaukee
06.2021 - Current
- Drive employee engagement and retention strategies in partnership with regional managers.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to facilitate full-cycle recruiting and provide coaching on best practices.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation processes to improve new employee experiences.
- Guided leaders through performance management and disciplinary actions, fostering employee development and organizational growth.
- Managed escalated employee benefits concerns, analyzed utilization, and recommended enhancements to address employee needs.
- Oversaw payroll and benefits coordination to ensure compliance and employee satisfaction.
- Conduct sensitive employee investigations to ensure compliance and fairness.
- Administer workers' compensation and leave of absence policies including FMLA and ADA.
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Gustave A. Larson Company
Pewaukee
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Processed bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees, including exempt, non-exempt, bonuses and commissions.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll and benefits data, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Maintained HRIS and ensured accurate processing of employee changes, pay adjustments, and deductions.
- Led benefits administration and open enrollment processes, enhancing employee understanding of options.
- Managed FMLA, disability claims, and Workers' Compensation cases.
- Handled unemployment claims while reconciling payroll and benefit invoices to maintain financial integrity.
Employee Relations Specialist
Penzeys Spices
Brookfield
12.2010 - 09.2017
- Addressed employee relations inquiries and maintained accurate employment records, supporting organizational transparency and trust.
- Coordinated hiring and onboarding processes for warehouse and retail teams, enhancing integration of new employees.
- Processed unemployment and Workers' Compensation claims, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and timely resolutions.
- Processed payroll and maintained compliance for 69 retail locations across the U.S.
- Maintained HR files in accordance with legal and company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Talent acquisition
- Performance management
- HR compliance
- Payroll administration
- Benefits coordination
- HRIS management (ADP WorkforceNow)
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Gustave A. Larson Company
06.2021 - Current
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Gustave A. Larson Company
09.2017 - 06.2021
Employee Relations Specialist
Penzeys Spices
12.2010 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee