Zoe Waldron
St. Augustine
Summary
Dynamic HR Director at Beck Automotive Group with SHRM-CP certification, adept at driving strategic HR initiatives and enhancing employee relations. Proven track record in payroll administration and compliance expertise, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Recognized for developing impactful HR policies that align with organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Beck Automotive Group
01.2025 - Current
- Lead HR strategy and day-to-day operations across 11 entities (including 5 car dealerships), managing a team of two specialists focused on payroll and benefits.
- Directed payroll processing for 6 companies and supervised payroll operations across all locations, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery in a high-volume environment.
- Oversee all benefits administration including vendor management, invoice reconciliation, open enrollment, and employee education across multiple locations.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for all employee relations, conducted investigations, resolved conflicts, and guided managers through disciplinary actions and performance management.
- Develop and deliver manager training on HR best practices, compliance, and leadership development to promote a healthy and compliant workplace culture.
- Provide HR guidance on compensation, leave administration, accommodations, and policy interpretation.
- Analyze people data to identify trends and recommend process improvements; ensure data integrity across HR platforms.
- Partner with leadership to drive consistency, reduce risk, and align people strategies with business goals in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
- Serve as the main point of contact with the insurance broker, managing annual benefits plan reviews, analyzing plan performance data, and coordinating renewal strategy.
- Collaborated with CFO and CEO to analyze healthcare claims data and deliver insights for effective management of the company's self-funded insurance plan.
- SHRM-CP certified; highly knowledgeable in employment law, HR compliance, and current best practices.
- Managed HRIS, payroll, benefits, and accounting systems, ensuring accurate employee data maintenance and system transitions.
- Serve as System Administrator for Reynolds and Reynolds, managing user security access, permissions, role updates, and system controls across dealership operations.
- Developed HR policies that aligned with company goals and ensured compliance with legal standards.
Bookkeeper
Little Sprouts Learning Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Perform all accounting functions utilizing QuickBooks Online including accounts payable, payroll, monitoring all customer accounts for past-due balances, and preparing monthly P&L statements.
- Manage all payroll tax filings.
- Maintain accurate financial records for all transactions and accounts.
- Performed accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping services to ensure smooth business operations.
- Completed monthly bank reconciliation to verify account balances.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify expense trends and inform budgeting decisions.
- Implemented policies that enhanced profitability through improved cost management.
- Monitored compliance with FL Dept of Education guidelines.
Controller
Tater Farms LLC
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed accounting operations for two companies, overseeing payroll, financial reporting, tax filings, insurance, and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Streamlined accounting processes, maintained compliance, and supported strategic financial planning, enhancing operational effectiveness within the department.
- Led the accounting department, managing and mentoring a team of three, ensuring departmental efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with company objectives.
- Supervised and trained accounting staff, fostering skill development and ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Handled federal tax deposits, quarterly unemployment filings (rt-6, 940), and workers' compensation and 401(k) audits.
- Served as main point of contact with insurance brokers, providing census data, reviewing plan performance, and advising the CFO and CEO on managing the self-funded plan.
- Coordinated insurance renewals and managed all company policies including health, dental, vision, 401(k), auto, inland marine, and workers' compensation.
- Acted as interim HR manager, handled day-to-day HR operations during a key transitional period, and built foundational HR systems from the ground up.
- Developed and implemented core HR policies and procedures, including onboarding, performance evaluation, PTO tracking, and corrective action protocols.
- Partnered with leadership to establish consistent and compliant people practices, enhancing employee experience and organizational structure.
Office Manager
Little Sprouts Learning Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversee daily operations of a preschool and private elementary school with a staff of 25+ employees and over 150 enrolled students.
- Led recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations to build an effective team.
- Facilitated monthly training meetings with staff to ensure effective adoption of new policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented policies that enhanced profitability and optimized labor costs.
- Perform all accounting functions utilizing QuickBooks Online including bank reconciliation, accounts payable, payroll, monitoring all customer accounts for past-due balances, and preparing monthly P&L statements.
- Processed payroll on a weekly basis for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Provide guidance on all employee concerns or conflicts.
- Oversee all inspections from the State of Florida and Department of Children and Families.
Accounting Specialist
Beck Automotive Group
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed bookkeeping functions for Fairway Financial, LLC, including bank reconciliation, loan funding, accounts payable.
- Utilize Reynolds and Reynolds software to complete accounting functions for 5 dealerships and one parts warehouse.
- Monitor all bank transactions to manage daily cash flow predictions.
- Process daily bank reconciliations for six companies.
- Developed proficiency in all functions of the accounting office, covering accounts payable and tag and title work.
- Monitored accounts receivable ledgers and schedules for accuracy of postings.
- Cross-trained in processing bi-monthly payroll and reconcile sales commission schedules.
- Implement new receivable procedures for cashiers at each dealership, decreasing payment processing time.
- Manage intercompany transactions and bank transfers.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries and ensure accuracy of all postings.
- Complete monthly physical vehicle inventory reconciliations.
- Processed daily floorplan payments for timely vendor compensation.
Office Manager
Delee Produce LLC/Florida Spuds LLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Maintain compliance for food safety audits and state inspections.
- Ensured employee compliance with fumigant and pesticide licensing requirements, fostering a safe work environment.
- Maintained precise records for pesticide applications, supporting compliance and traceability in crop production.
- Assist with grant writing for cost-sharing programs with St. Johns River Water Management.
- Coordinated incoming seed shipments with planting schedules, optimizing resource allocation for growing contracts.
- Assist in all stages of production including seed cutting, planting, spraying, and harvesting.
- Maintain accurate crop maps for harvest scheduling and yield analysis.
- Conduct regular leaf and soil samples to monitor and maintain crop health.
Education
MBA - HR MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
UWF
Pensacola, FL07-2026
BS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HR MANAGEMENT
FSCJ
Jacksonville, FL05-2024
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - St. Augustine, FL
ST JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE
St. Augustine, FL12-2023
Skills
- HR policy development
- Compliance expertise
- Employee relations
- Benefits administration
- Workers' compensation management
- Insurance claims management
- HRIS management
- Onboarding processes
- Performance evaluation
- Payroll management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Claims management
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Financial reporting
- HRIS management
Awards, Recognition, & Leadership
- Recipient of the 2025 Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award, recognizing emerging leadership and community involvement.
- 2025 Graduate and Planning Committee Member for Leadership Putnam.
- Active member of the Putnam Chamber Workforce Development Taskforce and Putnam County School District Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, supporting local workforce development and career pathways.
Timeline
HR Director
Beck Automotive Group
01.2025 - Current
Controller
Tater Farms LLC
12.2023 - 01.2025
Bookkeeper
Little Sprouts Learning Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
Office Manager
Little Sprouts Learning Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Accounting Specialist
Beck Automotive Group
01.2021 - 06.2023
Office Manager
Delee Produce LLC/Florida Spuds LLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
MBA - HR MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
UWF
BS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HR MANAGEMENT
FSCJ
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - St. Augustine, FL
ST JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE