Talented business professional accomplished with versatile and high profile expe rience in Human Resources. Results-driven history demonstrating achievement and dedication to exceeding both personal and team goals. Advanced organizational skills and adept decision-maker. Trusted as highly knowledgeable resource to up per management, clients and staff*honored by peers for teamwork and support. Ex cel in fast paced and pressure situations. CORE COMPETENCIES Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills / Idea Generating / Building Lo ng-Standing Partnerships (Internally and Externally) / Creative Problem Solver / Negotiating and Mediating / Well Organized / Diversity Sensitivity / Provide Sup erior Customer Service / Results Driven / Mentoring / Coaching / Recruitment PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE R.S. ANDREWS Leawood, Kansas 2007 to Present (dba A. B. May) Human Resources Manager/Payroll Manager Responsible for the overall development, implementation and compliance of Human Resource plans, policies and procedures. Develop creative and innovative resolution to policies and plans in compensatio n, benefits, employment labor and employee relations, leadership in training and development, salary administration, recruiting, and development and maintenance of a diverse workforce. Maintain employee benefits data in automated human resources information system and coordinate the transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, audito rs and consultants. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws; interpret and implement policies and procedures within the companys standards; play a major role in org anizing morale building responsibilities and achievements, coach and counsel emp loyees. Act as an advisor to management and staff regarding Human Resources issues. Provide counsel to management on employment related issues and manage salary ad ministration, workers compensation, disability management and unemployment claim s. Ensure confidentiality of all Human Resources documents and files that pertain to the employees and other important documentation. Handle sensitive and confid ential matters with discretion and diplomacy. Oversee and/or perform duties related to staffing and recruitment and selection with management to include composing and placement of ads, pre-screening, inter viewing, skills testing, hiring process, reference and background checks, employ ee orientation, and coordinate with management to assure their needs are clearly defined and met. Responsible for EEO1 Reporting, OSHA reporting, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, FLSA, DOL, ADA, Workers Compensation, etc. Research and answer employees questions pertaining to employee health and benef it plans and work with vendors/business partners to resolve claims/billing/enrol lment issues. Conduct employee and management training seminars in the areas of interviewing, hiring, termination, employee investigations, and sexual harassment. Supervise and process the weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees us ing ADP time keeping systems. DEBRA LYNN STEINER PAGE TWO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued) MIDWEST CARDIOLOGY* Leawood, Kansas 2007 Human Resource Manager & Benefit Manager CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT #58* Kansas City, Missouri 2001 to 2007 Payroll/Benefits Administrator / Accountant Administer payroll and liability checks for 500+ employees. Manage all employee benefit programs, such as group insurance (life, medical, d ental, accident and disability); 401(K); and flexible spending accounts. Act as a customer service consultant handling more complex issues requiring spe cialized benefits knowledge and be the key liaison with our third party administ rators. Compute taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations. Colle ct appropriate data and prepare federal, state, and local reports and tax return s. THE ENSEMBLE COMPANY* Lenexa, Kansas 1997 to 2001 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc.* Wholesale Gift Company) Human Resource Manager / Safety Manager / Benefit Manager / Recruiter Reported to the President of Ensemble. Promoted and assumed the leadership rol e in defining, developing, and creating the Human Resource and Employee Relation s Department in multiple locations including Lenexa, Kansas; Petaluma, Californi a; and Kansas City, Missouri. Conducted performance reviews, recommended job objectives and supervised staff of assistants. Responsible for hiring, recruiting, wage and salary administration, employee re lations, job specification and job descriptions, performance management, communi ty relations, personnel records, promotions, transfers and separations. Implemented all health benefit programs such as life/health/dental insurance, d isability programs, 401K Plan, and leaves of absence (FMLA, COBRA and Workers Co mpensation). Conducted employee and management training seminars in the areas of interviewin g, hiring, termination, employee investigations, and sexual harassment. Designed and wrote the Employee Policy Handbook, and Employee Environmental, He alth, and Safety Manual. Developed procedures and policies to comply with feder al, state, and local laws and regulations. Conducted safety training with emplo yees to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. Responsible for the development and implementation of Alcohol and Drug Policy. Supported business/human resource initiatives and projects. Partnered with man agement team to improve effectiveness in organization structure, work design, te amwork and culture. Provided leadership to foster an environment which diversit y was celebrated, leveraged and valued. Implemented and administered Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Pr ogram. Supported company promotions targeting increased sales as well as use suppliers and vendors for incentives and supplemental training materials. Organized, pla nned and hosted awards banquets, special events, and employee appreciation parti es. HALLMARK CARDS, INC.* Kansas City, Missouri 1980 to 1997 Executive Secretary / Trade Show Coordinator / Project Facilitator EDUCATION / TRAINING Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Office Administration * Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO