Yeni Wagoner
North Canton,OH
Summary
With a proven track record at Primal Pet Group, I expertly managed payroll for over 1000 employees, enhancing efficiency by 60%. My adeptness in payroll auditing and innovative HR strategies significantly improved recruitment processes and employee satisfaction. My leadership and analytical skills foster a dynamic and compliant workplace environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Payroll and Recruiter Manager
Primal Pet Group
10.2018 - Current
- Created detailed documentation for payroll procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted regular audits to verify accuracy of employee records, including salary information and deductions.
- Ensured proper deductions were taken out for benefits such as medical insurance or 401 contributions.
- Managed and executed payroll processes for a large staff of over 1000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Implemented innovative solutions to streamline payroll processes, tracking time cards and employees records, resulting in increased efficiency by 60%.
- Utilized advanced Excel skills to analyze complex data sets and generate reports for senior management.
- Oversee compliance with statutory filing requirements (941's, 1095, 1094, W2, 1099, 550 Forms).
- Implemented candidate feedback surveys to assess and improve the overall recruitment experience for prospective employees.
- Developed training materials and provided orientation sessions to new hires.
- Conducted investigations for employee complaints and concerns to determine resolutions.
- Developed and implemented effective employee engagement strategies to foster a positive work environment.
- Oversaw and coordinated content onboarding processes for new hires.
- Maintained accurate records of personnel-related data using HR software systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, UKG ready, Kronos.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between team members in a timely manner.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented data-driven solutions for continuous process refinement.
- Implemented mentoring programs that connected experienced professionals with junior colleagues for knowledge sharing and skills development purposes
Payroll & Recruiter Specialist
Abuelos Mexican Restaurant
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Fostered strong relationships with hiring managers to deeply understand departmental needs, leading to more accurate candidate placements.
- Trained new team members on recruitment best practices, ensuring a high level of competency within the team.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to payroll transactions for accurate financial reporting purposes.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 850 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Regional Sales Manager
CEMEX S.A.B. De C.V
07.2007 - 05.2015
- Managed team of 35 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving issues, and providing exceptional service.
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging extensive product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
- Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
- Mentored new hires on best practices for building rapport with clients, ultimately contributing to a higher retention rate of customers within the territory.
HR Trainer & Onboarding Coordinator
Nestle Foods
01.2002 - 08.2005
- Reduced employee turnover rates by designing effective talent management strategies and trainings.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques to improve workplace relations and reduce disputes among employees.
- Boosted compliance rates by delivering thorough workplace safety and legal awareness courses.
- Empowered employees to advance their careers with personalized career development coaching services.
- Advised clients on best practices for employee engagement, boosting overall job satisfaction levels.
- Streamlined company onboarding processes for improved employee retention and satisfaction.
- Facilitated engaging workshops covering essential HR topics, resulting in a more knowledgeable workforce.
- Enhanced employee performance by conducting comprehensive HR training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Concordia State Texas University
Monterrey, MX06-2005
Skills
- Payroll management
- Payroll auditing
- Tax compliance
- General ledger reconciliation
- Employee benefits administration
- Multi-state payroll
- New hire processing
- HR support
- Regulatory compliance
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee evaluations
Accomplishments
- Achieved Nw HRIS implementation by completing all the steps with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Certification
- Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification – Various Providers offering certifications endorsed by professional coaching associations.
- Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resource Management.
- Adobe Analytics Business Practitioner Certification – Adobe.
- Excel Expert Certification – Microsoft Office Specialist, Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019).
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- HCI Human Capital Strategist Certification – Human Capital Institute.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corporate Payroll and Recruiter Manager
Primal Pet Group
10.2018 - Current
Payroll & Recruiter Specialist
Abuelos Mexican Restaurant
07.2015 - 07.2019
Regional Sales Manager
CEMEX S.A.B. De C.V
07.2007 - 05.2015
HR Trainer & Onboarding Coordinator
Nestle Foods
01.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Concordia State Texas University
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