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Rachel Wilhelmi

Morris

Summary

A seasoned HR professional with a proven track record at Arcadia, I excel in streamlining payroll processes and enhancing employee relations. My expertise includes payroll software proficiency and exceptional interpersonal communication, significantly improving HR operations efficiency. Achievements include overhauling the onboarding process, leading to a 40% increase in new hire satisfaction.

Offering strong organizational skills and keen ability to learn and adapt in dynamic environment. Brings solid understanding of payroll regulations and proficiency in handling payroll software. Ready to use and develop analytical and software skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

WCD
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Prepared billing documents to streamline financial operations.

Director of Human Resources

Arcadia
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
  • Streamlined payroll processes for improved efficiency.
  • Coordinated administration of employee benefits.

HR Generalist

Interstate Warehouse
05.2022 - 12.2022

Handled payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies efficiently.

• Onboarding and Orientation

• FMLA

Facilitated end-to-end interview processes to meet organizational needs.

Coordinated benefits enrollment and information accurately.

Executed supplementary responsibilities aligned with organizational requirements.

Education

HR Management Certification -

HRCI

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Highschool Diploma -

Minooka Community High School
Minooka, IL
2019

Skills

  • Payroll processing
  • New hire processing
  • Time sheet review
  • Payroll administration
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Billing
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Proficient in software
  • Employee file maintenance
  • Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
  • Processing garnishments
  • Employee relations
  • Benefits administration
  • Payroll policies and procedures
  • Payroll software proficiency
  • Federal and state tax regulations
  • Daily payroll activities
  • Payroll documentation
  • Human resources administration
  • Human resources operations

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

WCD
05.2024 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Arcadia
01.2023 - 01.2024

HR Generalist

Interstate Warehouse
05.2022 - 12.2022

HR Management Certification -

HRCI

Joliet Junior College

Highschool Diploma -

Minooka Community High School
Rachel Wilhelmi