Sally Schmitz

Bennington

Summary

Strategic Human Resources Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience overseeing HR operations, employee relations, payroll, recruitment, compliance, and benefits administration across construction, healthcare, nonprofit, engineering, and service industries. Proven ability to streamline HR processes, implement HRIS systems, improve compliance outcomes, and support executive leadership. Recognized for strengthening workplace culture, driving operational efficiency, and managing HR functions for organizations ranging from 50–500+ employees.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Leadership Roles

Construction, Healthcare, Engineering & Nonprofit Organizations

01.2016 - Current

Progressively advanced through HR leadership roles supporting multi-site and multi-department operations. Managed full-cycle HR functions including recruitment, payroll oversight, compliance, benefits, investigations, and performance management.
Directed HR operations for workforces of up to 500 employees across field and office environments
Led full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, leadership, and administrative teams
Administered payroll using systems including ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Kronos, Gusto, Onpay, Paycor, Bamboo and Foundation
Managed benefits programs including medical, dental, disability, FSA, retirement, and workers’ compensation
Conducted employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict mediation
Implemented onboarding programs, reducing new hire processing time by 40%
Passed external audits with zero compliance findings
Partnered with executive leadership on workforce planning and compensation strategy
Managed FMLA, ADA accommodations, unemployment claims, and regulatory compliance
Coordinated HRIS implementations and system upgrades
Developed employee engagement initiatives and training programs

Accounting & Operations Management Roles

Rasmussen Mechanical & Engineering/Operations Organizations

01.2013 - 01.2016

Managed AP/AR, reconciliations, billing, and financial reporting
Supported executive leadership (President, COO, CFO)
Coordinated payroll processing and technician scheduling
Oversaw procurement, licensing, vendor contracts, and compliance documentation
Improved operational workflow efficiencies across departments

Customer Service & Administrative Operations

Ballantyne Strong

01.2010 - 01.2013

Managed high-volume client communications and logistics coordination
Processed RMAs, purchase orders, collections, and reporting
Coordinated technician dispatch and travel logistics

Education

Business Administration

Metro Community College

Elkhorn, NE

Skills

HRIS: ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, Rippling, Paylocity, UKG, Dayforce, Workday, Paycor, Gusto, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, SAP
Payroll Systems: ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Kronos, Gusto, Onpay, Paycor, Foundation
Reporting & Systems: Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Trainual

Affiliations

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Member, HR Exchange Network

CORE COMPETENCIES

HR Operations & Compliance
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Employee Relations & Investigations
Payroll & Benefits Administration
HRIS Implementation & Optimization
Labor Law & Union Compliance
Performance Management Systems
Policy Development & Risk Management
Workers’ Compensation & FMLA
Organizational Development & Engagement

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