Shannon Avila
Grand Island
Summary
Dynamic Payroll & Benefits Manager with a proven track record at Eakes Office Solutions, excelling in payroll management and employee relations. Enhanced operational efficiency through policy development and streamlined onboarding processes. Skilled in benefits administration and compliance, ensuring high employee satisfaction and smooth open enrollment transitions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Eakes Office Solutions
Grand Island, NE
09.2024 - Current
- Processed payroll for employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Managed employee benefits administration, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Assisted in developing payroll policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with HR to streamline onboarding processes related to payroll setup.
- Managed all aspects of annual open enrollment, effectively communicating changes to employees and ensuring a smooth transition.
Benefits Coordinator
Eakes Office Solutions
Grand Island, NE
04.2012 - 09.2024
- Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and organizational policies.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new employees, enhancing benefit enrollment efficiency and user experience.
- Provided guidance on benefits-related inquiries, resolving issues to maintain high employee satisfaction levels.
- Processed payroll for 250+ employees using Paycom, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Bookkeeper
Bosselman Family of Companies
Grand Island, NE
10.2005 - 01.2012
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accuracy of Pump & Pantries, Travel Centers and Food Courts.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Implemented new accounting software (Kronos), improving efficiency in data entry and reporting tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest High
Grand Island, NESkills
- Employee relations
- Payroll management
- Benefits administration
- Accounting principles
- 401K experience
- Employee benefits administration
- Medical insurance
- Open enrollment coordination
- Benefit auditing
- HR information systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Eakes Office Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Benefits Coordinator
Eakes Office Solutions
04.2012 - 09.2024
Bookkeeper
Bosselman Family of Companies
10.2005 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Northwest High