Handling Accounting and finance departmental duties for an organization consisting of Union/Trade workers in commercial construction (paving, asphalt, masonry, carpentry, electrical, etc.) with annual revenue of $60MM.
Managing benefits administration and all activities relative to internal employee enrollment, eligibility, plan roll outs, deductions, etc.
Completes weekly payroll for union and non-union employees
Implemented brand new timekeeping/payroll processing processes for internal and external employees
Performs month end union reporting and year end close duties
HR Manager/Accounting/Payroll
Arnold Electric Service
Chicago
01.2022 - 01.2024
Managed Human Resources and Accounting functions for small electrical contracting business with $2MM revenue in 2022, projected $5MM in 2024.
Implemented KRONOS HRIS to modernize timekeeping and payroll processes, eliminating outdated pen-and-paper methods.
Executed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salary employees, accurately calculating commissions and bonuses.
Established a new bonus structure to incentivize Sales team, significantly contributing to revenue growth.
Developed HR policies aimed at enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
Human Resources Manager (Blackhawk Corrugated, Standfast Group, & Champion Container)
Atlantic Packaging Products
Chicago
01.2019 - 01.2022
Managed all HR functions for a team with a total headcount of 180 across multiple facilities in the Chicago, IL region.
Managing onboarding of new employees, transition of departing employees, communication with former employees.
Completed weekly payroll for 250+ employees at three locations
Performance improvement initiatives, and necessary training occurred.
Maintained existing employee policies and revised as required.
Operations Manager & On-Site/HR Manager
EmployBridge
Elgin
01.2015 - 01.2019
Built, maintained and nurtured strong relationships with our client partner.
Participated in client forecasting meetings.
Remain informed and knowledgeable of client’s business needs as a recruitment partner.
Track client’s key metrics each month including turnover, tenure, order/fill ratio, time to fill, Marketing for possible new associates.
All onboarding of new associates.
Conduct successful orientations and quality checks with new hires.
Run payroll for 450+ temporary employees weekly amongst 5+ companies, using NOVAtime, PeopleNet and ADP
Manage all aspects of field employee employment at the site including coaching, counseling, and termination while maintaining related support functions.
Find creative, proactive solutions to staffing and performance challenges.
Ensure a positive candidate/field employee experience.
Foster an environment of teamwork and cooperation and a culture of workplace safety.
Conduct site evaluations and safety walks.
Conduct safety meetings and training as needed.
Demonstrate the company’s core values, operating principles and service differentiators through daily activity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosary High School
Aurora, IL
05-2002
Skills
Payroll administration
Benefits management
HRIS implementation
Compliance reporting
Policy writing
Employee relations
Kronos workforce payroll
Certified payroll professional
Timeline
HR Manager/Accounting Specialist
Confidential (Union)
01.2024 - Current
HR Manager/Accounting/Payroll
Arnold Electric Service
01.2022 - 01.2024
Human Resources Manager (Blackhawk Corrugated, Standfast Group, & Champion Container)