Theresa Wermerskirchen

Experienced professional with 25+ years of expertise in human resources, payroll, and administration. Seeking a position to leverage skills in managing all aspects of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration. Proven track record in developing and implementing effective payroll processes for accuracy and compliance. Skilled in providing administrative support to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives and fostering a positive work culture.

• Certified in ADP, Ascentis & Ajera Payroll Systems
• Completed all training required for PHR Testing

• Performed Payroll processing (both biweekly, weekly and monthly) for all employees for companies with up to 15 different locations and three states. Processed payroll for up +500 employees.
• Responsible for entire employee benefit program health, dental, life, 401(k). In addition implemented online benefit enrollment/management website for employees.
• Reviewed timesheets, attendance records and other programs for FMLA & LOA.
• Audit Payroll Taxes and filed quarterly taxes and issues W2s.
• Processed special payments for final checks and special pays.
• Conducted benefit administration including new employee enrollment and orientation, help establish a self-insured medical plan, COBRA and leave of absence administration.
• Participated in audits for 401k, WC & Financial year end.
• Recruited and hired Managers, Supervisors, Nurses, Maintenance personnel, Factory employees, Administration and Aids.
• Annually updated various company’s compensation programs; conducted annual salary surveys and monitored performance and revised as necessary.
• Administered employee recognition program for up to 400 employees.
• Performed corporate monthly safety audits and supervised corrections as well as ensured compliance with all OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Developed new employee orientation program.
• Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws.
• EEO and AAP divisional specialist.
• Responsible for maintenance of all employee records ensuring compliance with ADA, FLSA and EEOC.
• Provided high level administrative support to the CEO, President as well as assisting 8 other executives in the areas of: maintain schedules, travel arrangements & prepare statistical reports and other means of communications.