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Nicole O'Keefe

Toms River

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

Adapt Health
Plymouth
12.2021 - 01.2026
  • Managed employee onboarding processes and orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Maintained accurate employee records in the HRIS system.
  • Supported recruitment efforts by screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
  • Conducted background checks, reference checks and employment verification.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from internal staff members regarding employment matters.
  • Researched employee relations issues and conducted meetings with employees and supervisors.
  • Assisted customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding human resources inquiries.
  • Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
  • Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.

Leave of Absence Coordinator

Community Surgical Supply Of Toms River
Toms River , New Jersey
07.2017 - 12.2021
  • Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
  • Identified suspicious losses and contacted manager for investigative assistance.
  • Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
  • Maintained claims data in [Type] systems.
  • Instructed employees on OSHA standards.

Payroll Administrator

Community Surgical Supply
Toms River
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity in payroll system.
  • Process payroll for over 200 employees accurately and timely.
  • Prepare payroll reports for management review and compliance purposes.
  • Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and employee inquiries.
  • Provided information by answering employee questions about payroll-related matters.
  • Updated employee profiles with changes in job titles or salaries as required.
  • Audited, reviewed and compiled payroll reports, records and related summaries.
  • Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
  • Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
  • Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
  • Processed off-cycle payments accurately within specified deadlines.
  • Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees.
  • Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
  • Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
  • Processed wage garnishments, child support orders, and other involuntary deductions accurately.
  • Updated payroll system to reflect changes in employee status, benefits, and job titles.
  • Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries promptly.

HR Assistant

Community Surgical Supply
Toms River
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Coordinated recruitment processes and scheduled interviews for potential candidates.
  • Managed employee onboarding and ensured compliance with company policies.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate employee records within HR information systems.
  • Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
  • Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
  • Updated HR databases with employee changes in position, salary, and personal information.
  • Assisted with payroll preparation by collecting timekeeping information and processing reports.
  • Managed recruitment processes, including posting job ads, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
  • Responded to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
  • Participated in HR training and workshops to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Provided administrative support for HR projects and initiatives.
  • Answered questions regarding salaries, benefits and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted with administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
  • Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.

Summary

Personable and dedicated Human Resources Generalist for 13+ years.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education

Education

Howell High School
Howell , NJ

Some College (No Degree) -

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ

Some College (No Degree) -

Georgian Court University
Lakewood , NJ

Skills

  • Employee onboarding
  • Payroll administration
  • Employee relations
  • Records maintenance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Payroll processing
  • Onboarding processes
  • Background checks

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

Adapt Health
12.2021 - 01.2026

Leave of Absence Coordinator

Community Surgical Supply Of Toms River
07.2017 - 12.2021

Payroll Administrator

Community Surgical Supply
07.2013 - 07.2017

HR Assistant

Community Surgical Supply
06.2012 - 07.2013

Howell High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Brookdale Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Georgian Court University
Nicole O'Keefe