Connie Kane

I am an administrative services professional with experience in general office operations across both private and non-profit sectors. I possess proven expertise in human resources management, including compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations. My diverse skill set includes analyzing and managing various accounting projects, accounts payable and receivable, billing, payroll monitoring, leave management, and asset inventory control.

I have a comprehensive understanding of the ethical standards necessary for accurate record-keeping in accounting. I am proficient in several accounting software applications, including Paychex, Munis, SFO, Paycom, QuickBooks, and Crystal Reports. Additionally, I am knowledgeable in multiple desktop applications, including MS Office and Office 365, specifically MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Access, and Chancery SMS.

HR and Office Administrator at Sterling Packaging (2024-11 – 2026-08)

• Supervise administrative support staff and ensure workforce quality through effective recruitment.
• Administer compensation programs and conduct market analyses for various job categories.
• Direct new hire orientation and formulate personnel policies for management approval.
• Manage payroll leave by integrating and overseeing employee leave requests within the payroll system to ensure accurate compensation, compliance, and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with EEO/AAP, ADA, and FMLA regulations.
• Mediate and resolve employee disputes and grievances.
• Assess training needs and develop relevant programs.
• Evaluate employee benefit plans and negotiate competitive rates.
• Oversee employee communications and maintain personnel records.
• Coordinate employee activities and implement safety programs in compliance with laws and OSHA requirements.

HR Payroll Analyst at The Carlstar Group (2023-02 – 2024-02)

• Drafted an operational manual outlining consistent steps for implementing the payroll system, transforming current practices into payroll best practices. This included simplifying payroll data entry, processing for multiple locations, account reconciliations, withholding orders, reporting, filing, and tax reconciliation.
• Managed various HR duties, including bi-weekly payroll, benefits administration within the HRIS system, recruitment management, monthly benefits KPIs, and payroll metrics.
• Demonstrated strong independent decision-making skills and a commitment to improving current practices into payroll best practices.

HR Payroll Specialist –Transportation Department at Williamson County School District (2019-08 – 2022-10)

• Monitored data management and classification for the Williamson County Schools transportation department's payroll, compensation levels, and logistical routes for over 300 employees.
• Managed time management policies and oversaw the attendance policy, including computation and auditing of employee hours worked, production stipends, PTO, and resignations.
• Developed and tracked scheduled bonuses for "wheels rolling," rewarding transportation staff based on specific routing schedules for student transportation.

Financial Payroll Records Administrator at Metro Nashville Public Schools (2017-08 – 2019-06)

• Ensured compliance with school, state, and federal funding policies. Tasked with reconciling receipts, reviewing accounting processes, and maintaining records related to financial accounting and control.
• Compiled, verified, and recorded employee time, attendance, and payroll data for permanent employees and substitutes, including calculating time worked, production, and stipends for bi-weekly payroll, processing direct deposit forms, tracking new hires, transfers, resignations, and PTO reasons.
• Maintained productive working relationships with service providers, acting as the point of contact for work orders and managing the receipt and payment of invoices from these providers.

Business Analyst (Temporary Assignment) at Military Systems Group, Inc (2017-04 – 2017-07)

• Monitored the progress of client project budgets, investigated variances, approved expenses, and implemented cost-cutting measures. Ensured that accounts receivable and payable were current for each project's billing cycle, both for customers and vendors.
• Served as a Human Resources Generalist, which included creating new hiring packets and managing pre-employment processes such as Tennessee "New Hire" reporting, employee E-Verification, terminations, transitions, child support tracking, insurance monitoring, timekeeping, and benefits administration. This encompassed workers' compensation and healthcare insurance policies for both part-time and full-time employees.

Business Office Manager at Comprehensive Security, LLC (2016-02 – 2017-03)

• Served as the Office and HR Administrator for a security firm, implementing policies for financial planning, budgeting, licensing, and tax preparation. Managed client audits, accounts payable, and billing processes.
• Functioned as a Human Resources Generalist, creating hiring packets and overseeing the pre-employment process, including employee verification, background checks, and benefits administration for 350 employees.
• Acted as Benefits Administrator, ensuring compliance with insurance regulations and managing employee files in accordance with HIPAA, FMLA, FLSA, and the Affordable Care Act.

School Finance Officer at Wilson County Board of Education (2009-11 – 2015-08)

• Maintained financial records, performed bank reconciliations, and managed accounts receivable and payable along with procurement processes. Collaborated with staff to prepare financial statements and ensured compliance with bid and grant requirements, donations, fundraisers, and ticket sales.
• Coordinated inventory control by assessing vendor needs, creating budgets, and conducting cycle counts. Managed inventory surplus accounting, maintained fixed assets, and oversaw product returns and damages, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies. Conducted quarterly inventory audits.
• Entered and organized data within a database, worked with data reports, and operated technology in a Windows environment. Identified issues, developed action plans, and maintained confidentiality while adapting to changing priorities related to student and school information.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Management – American Intercontinental University

Certificate in Medical Assistant Program – San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants