Below are the 4 HR Generalists, 4 Benefits Specialists & 4 Payroll Specialists with MS Dynamics Great Plains & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides HR, payroll, benefits, compensation, accounting, bookkeeping & office staff professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What contributions could a human resources (HR) generalist with experience working in recreation and insurance industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Human Resources Management Certificate. Technical skills involve MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP) and HRMT. HR skills include orientation/on-boarding, sexual harassment courses, LOA/FMLA/ADA, training & development, HR policies & procedures, performance management, employee relations, promotions/demotions/transfers, benefits, background checks, unemployment and retention/termination. Has extensive knowledge in HR generalist affairs, including employee hiring, retention, employee relations, conflict resolution, benefits, leave of absence, and managing records.

Challenges like on-boarding corporate new and rehires, as well as managing personnel records were successfully completed on a regular basis. While employed as an HR generalist in recreation facilities & services, worked on employee relations and assisted employees and management on how to resolve any human resource issues that might arise. In addition, reviewed I-9 and ran E-Verify to ensure employees eligibility to work.

Shared expertise by processing promotions, demotions, transfers and terminations for over 30,000 employees, as well as processing background checks for all promotions or required positions. Additionally, administered benefit enrollment for over 400 employees monthly. Furthermore, managed leave of absence programs for the entire company.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a human resources (HR) generalist with work experience in a physician-owned specialty-care clinic and a public medical center? Educational background is composed of Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. Professional certifications include CEAS I (Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist), American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR, AED), and Certified Nursing Assistant. Computer skills involve Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP), JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Ultimate Software. Has experience developing and managing company-wide wellness programming to reduce health risk, medical costs, and encourage healthy lifestyles. Professional skills consist of wellness, health education, public health, benefits administration, ergonomic assessments, fitness programs, new hire orientation, project management, and health plan analysis.

Serving in a specialty care clinic as an HR generalist, responsible for developing and executing company-wide wellness and fitness initiatives/programs. Some of the tasks were working with the company’s insurance carriers to increase participation in lifestyle management programs. Additionally, managed benefit implementation and approval of vendors, benefits, and Summary Plan Descriptions. Moreover, analyzed data for trends and events to support strategic objectives, measurements, and intervention planning.

As a nursing assistant in a public medical center, assisted residents with activities of daily living: feeding, bathing, dressing, etc. Furthermore, provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting patients, and charting.

Would a detail-oriented human resources (HR) generalist who worked in environmental services, oil/energy and security/investigations industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Government, minor in Spanish and Business Studies. Technical skills involve MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP), ADP, Evolution, UltiPro, Peachtree (Sage 50) Accounting and Sage 300/Timberline.

Some accomplishments included being responsible for employment process, compensation, recruitment, interviewing and on-boarding. Acting as an HR generalist in environmental services, administered employee benefits, coordinated and administered FMLA/STD process, as well as maintained employee files and entry in HRIS. Part of the job was to support and administer company policies/procedures and job description creation, as well as to provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations, and to act as employee liaison. Moreover, ensured compliance with federal and state laws/regulations, and handled HR workplace issues including investigations and EEOC claims.

Shared expertise in another job by being responsible for employment process, compensation, recruitment and on-boarding. While working as an HR generalist in an oil & energy company, administered employee benefits, maintained employee files and entry in HRIS. Also, supported and administered company policies/procedures and job description creation, as well as provided advice to managers and supervisors on employee relations, and acted as employee liaison. Similarly, ensured compliance with federal and state laws/regulations, and handled HR workplace issues. Acting as a payroll/HR manager in a security/investigations company, primary responsibility was weekly payroll processing for approximately 150 employees in Great Plains. Duties consisted of weekly and monthly reports, updating and maintaining employee records, employee relations, benefit enrollment.

How can a human resources (HR) generalist with experience working in media, financial services and fashion industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of International Relations (B.A.) with concentration in Business Economics, and East Asian Studies. Professional certifications involve PHR/SPHR Certification. Software skills include MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP), ADP Software and HRConnection.

Working with challenging issues such as solely managing and overseeing all HR policies, practices and functions for exempt/non-exempt employees across five multi-state offices were part of this specialist’s work experience. Serving in a media company as a human resources generalist, responsible for several systems implementation projects, creating and replacing inefficient work-flows, signing up for new accounts/contracts for all related business partners, vendors and 3rd party administrators due to company’s divestiture from its parent company. In addition, launched new ADP platform transition from nationals to majors with new company code, launched and presented new online PTO tracking system via HRconnection.com.

With a “can do approach” in the area of processing bi-weekly payroll with detailed variable adjustments for 60+ employees using ADP Workforce Now have been career objectives. This professional created custom analysis reports as needed for various metrics via ADP PayExpert, HRConnection, various benefits’ portals, and others. Furthermore, tracked, updated and informed eligible employees regarding corporate benefits including medical insurance and more.

How can a benefits specialist with experience working in insurance, cosmetics and food industries help your organization? Software expertise consists of MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP), JD Edwards, AS/400 and ADP. Core competencies include management and implementation of all US and Canadian employee benefits, as well as benefits/compensation administration, vendor & carrier sourcing/relationship management.

Working with challenging issues such as presenting health, life, identity theft, and disability insurance plans to company personnel, process enrolments, and facilitating benefits administration were part of this specialist’s work experience. While working in a beauty-industry company as a benefits specialist, worked with brokers to manage annual renewals for numerous US and Canadian plans. Other duties were electronic submission of annual ACA 1095-C forms and 1094-C via Greenshades tax filing service. Moreover, communicated with individual personnel, explained/detailed policy benefits/provisions, troubleshot/resolved claims issues, and optimized personnel benefits coverage & satisfaction.

With a “can do approach” in the area of carrying out employee communications, initiating insurance premiums collection within ADP and Great Plains have been career objectives. Additional responsibilities were assisting personnel with maintaining continuous benefit eligibility. Auditing premium collections and arrears was done. In addition, tracked organization-wide employee compliance with insurance requirements, as well as issued loss-of-benefit warning letters and ineligibility notifications and maintained plan compliance. Furthermore, worked closely with Cobra administrator, Optum, for employee continual insurance. Similarly, reviewed, retrieved, processed and filled salon orders for US and Canadian salons through a distribution center.

Would hiring a benefits specialist with work experience in audio-visual, plastic and banking industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management. Software knowledge consists of MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP) Software and Xero Software. This senior level accounting professional works with emphasis on increasing corporate earnings.

Acting as a benefits specialist in an audio-visual supplier, supervised billing and accounting staff of 1, as well as performed job cost accounting and payroll functions. Some of the tasks were being proficient in the use of Great Plains accounting software, Excel, Word & Xero. Other responsibilities were generating in-house financial statements for GAAP, as well as providing all monthly closing entries.

Other tasks were handling all accounts payable & accounts receivable, as well as preparing all monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax reports. Other duties were reducing administrative expenses 30% in the first year. Furthermore, initiated and implemented process for collection of aged receivables resulting in $300,000 being collected within a three month period.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this benefits specialist who worked in consulting, research and transportation industries? Software skills include MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP) and PeopleSoft. The specialist obtained Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification and FMLA certification. Highlights of qualifications involve advocating positive relationships between employees, employer, carriers and third-party vendors.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for benefits administration for 200 employees including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account and disability insurance plans and COBRA administration. Acting as a benefits specialist in a management consulting and research company, worked with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures. Also, ran the semi-monthly payroll process utilizing the ADP Workforce Now system. Moreover, oversaw customer service representatives and resolved customer questions, issues and complaints.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by developing rapport with the customer base by handling difficult issues with professionalism. Additional tasks were processing monthly transfers of service and billing for a services company. Furthermore, was responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable and generation of financial statements for several affiliated companies utilizing Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.

Is impacting your organization with a benefits specialist with experience working in consumer services, agriculture and retail industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of major in Business Management and minor in HR Management. Credentials include involve Professional Human Resource (PHR) certification. Technological know-how consists of MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP), Crystal Reports, Cyber Recruiter, Ceridian/Dayforce, Kronos, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards.

While employed in a consumer services company as a benefits specialist, administered group health, dental, vision and other employee benefit programs. This specialist led ongoing communication of benefit plans to employees ensuring they had a clear understanding of their benefits. Key duties were determining eligibility, enrolling and terminating employee’s coverage in the payroll system, as well as with the various vendors. Moreover, maintained all benefits documentation including plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions, 403 (b) and coordinating compliance with other benefit requirements. Additionally, reconciled health, dental, group life/disability and retirement plan billing, as well as maintained current knowledge of and complied with provisions of COBRA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA and other applicable laws as necessary; filed appropriate reports with state and federal agencies.

Part of the job as a benefits specialist was to administer wellness program ensuring timely notification to all employees of the yearly goals and objectives. Also, organized weight watchers at work sessions, fitness and meditations classes, as well as monthly & quarterly email correspondence. Furthermore, provided benefits information during the transition from Great Plains to Ceridian/Dayforce HRIS, including system testing and ongoing maintenance and improvements.

Would hiring a payroll specialist with experience working in business services, retail and insurance industries help meet the needs of your organization? Software expertise involves MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP), QuickBooks, AS/400, ADP Workforce Now, EV4, TotalSource, Paychex, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP and Lawson. Other skills include multi-state/multi-jurisdiction payroll, multi-frequency payroll, exempt/non-exempt payroll, garnishments and deductions and international payroll.

Acting as a payroll specialist in a consulting company, processed payroll for 400 employees, as well as handled multi-states and other countries using ADP Workforce Now. Some of the tasks were downloading all the pay files into ADP, as well as handling all taxes issues/processes and all garnishments, as well. In addition, served as the point of contact for all consultants and internal employees. Other duties were handling 940’s and 941’s with ADP, as well as making sure state and local taxes were set up properly.

While working for a retail company as a payroll specialist, processed payroll for 500 hourly employees on a bi-weekly cycle in ADP EV4 and Report Smith. Key responsibilities were implementing the EV4 system with hand punch clocks, as well as processing all new hires, benefits, applicant screenings, handled orientations and processing all changes for employees in the EV4 system. Serving in an insurance company as a payroll specialist, processed payroll for 546 employees using ADP PC/PW, Report Smith and Great Plains, as well as processed all new hire paperwork along with benefits and taxes. Furthermore, prepared payments for government workers’ compensation carrier on a monthly basis, as well as prepared state and federal tax filings for payroll each quarter.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll specialist with extensive work experience in the oil/energy industry? Software skills include MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP) and Oracle.

Contributed to the organization’s success by processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly international and domestic payrolls for salaried, hourly and day rate employees. While employed in an oil & energy company as a payroll specialist, calculated foreign service premium, bonus, holiday and retro pay, as well as processed wire transfers for international employees. Some of the tasks were printing checks and sending payroll ACH files using NetConnect, processing manual checks when needed, as well as processing and filing withholding orders for child support or levy/garnishment using Expert Pay. Moreover, input all information into payroll batches (cash advances, time worked, time off, bonuses) using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains 9.0 and Oracle.

Supported organizational goals by completing new hire and re-hire paperwork, entering direct deposit information, state/federal tax information and verifying rate of pay. Other duties were processing monthly accruals, balancing all payroll information to audit sheets and bi-weekly summaries using Oracle Discoverer. Furthermore, helped in the accounting department duties, including filing invoices, journal entry reports and auditing expense reports, as well as helping assist cash manager sending wire transfer payments to clients using bank-treasury services, and filing client invoices.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll specialist with extensive work experience in the oil/energy industry? Software skills include MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP) and Oracle.

Contributed to the organization’s success by processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly international and domestic payrolls for salaried, hourly and day rate employees. While employed in an oil & energy company as a payroll specialist, calculated foreign service premium, bonus, holiday and retro pay, as well as processed wire transfers for international employees. Some of the tasks were printing checks and sending payroll ACH files using NetConnect, processing manual checks when needed, as well as processing and filing withholding orders for child support or levy/garnishment using Expert Pay. Moreover, input all information into payroll batches (cash advances, time worked, time off, bonuses) using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains 9.0 and Oracle.

Supported organizational goals by completing new hire and re-hire paperwork, entering direct deposit information, state/federal tax information and verifying rate of pay. Other duties were processing monthly accruals, balancing all payroll information to audit sheets and bi-weekly summaries using Oracle Discoverer. Furthermore, helped in the accounting department duties, including filing invoices, journal entry reports and auditing expense reports, as well as helping assist cash manager sending wire transfer payments to clients using bank-treasury services, and filing client invoices.

Is impacting your organization with a payroll specialist who worked in education, security services and payroll services industries a current business consideration? Technological know-how consists of Microsoft Great Plains (GP), Microsoft Dynamics SL, Oracle GL, UltiPro, BI Cognos, Deltek and Kronos. Core competencies involve ability to manage high volume payrolls with stringent deadlines and policies, as well as evaluating, selecting, and implementing HRIS.

While employed in an education company as a payroll specialist, received new hire documents from multiple child care centers, as well as reviewed all documents for completion and accuracy. Some of the tasks were requesting any corrections from site directors, completing, and assigning and employee ID, as well as setting up employee file in Microsoft Great Plains accounting and payroll system. Moreover, processed payroll entries into Great Plains such as manual payments, deductions for employees and vacation adjustment entries. In addition, researched and responded to e-mails from site directors and employees in regard to any payroll related inquiries.

Part of the job as a payroll specialist in a security services company was to be independently responsible for all payroll/timekeeping functions and payroll taxes. Other duties were preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll for 300 multi-state exempt/non-exempt employees, as well as reviewing timesheets in UltiPro timekeeping system for errors and compliance with company, FLSA, state and federal regulations. Furthermore, worked with employees and managers to make corrections as needed, as well as created time import template and process import into payroll.

What contributions could a payroll specialist with experience working in manufacturing, property management and automotive industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of AAS Accounting. Software skills involve MS Dynamics Great Plains (GP), Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks and AS/400.

Challenges like preparing for and facilitating audits of medical/dental and workers comp insurance were successfully completed on a regular basis. While working in a manufacturing company as a payroll specialist, prepared for and facilitated plan renewals in medical/dental insurance, workers comp insurance, and various other company-sponsored benefits. Some of the tasks were preparing various reports to meet government, monthly, quarterly, annual and fiscal deadlines, including federal and state payroll tax reports, returns and payments. Also, reconciled monthly payroll deduction accounts, as well as assisted accounting department with data necessary for the budget process. Additionally, prepared temporary general ledger reports, payroll bank account reconciliation, gathered time, entered, and processed salaried payroll.

Shared expertise by calculating and verifying annual employer pension/profit share contribution and annual employer 401(k) match. Serving as a payroll specialist, provided reports as requested to CFO and plan administrator while maintaining copies of all plan documents. Key contributions included creating refreshable queries for use within the department, eliminating the need for daily IS department assistance. Furthermore, revised merge document to automate new hire forms process; as well as reduced process from 3 hours to 15 minutes per new hire.