LARISSA M. WILLIAMS ________________ 1035 South Wellsford Drive, Pearland, TX 77584 (979) 571-2514 lw1381d4c@westpost.

net HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST Professional in Human Resources offering 10-year HR experience distinguished by commended performance and proven results. Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including HR administrative mana gement, employee recruitment and retention, staff development and activities, be nefits and compensation, HR policies development and procedures, conflict resolu tions and mediation, and legal compliance. Demonstrated successful negotiations with vendors/insurance brokers during annu al benefit renewals and surpassed internal and external annual audits. _______________________________________________________________ Areas of Experience: FMLA/USERRA/COBRA Organizational Development Employee Relations Staff Recruitment & Retention Benefits Administration HR Policies Training & Development Payroll Administration HR Procedures Performance Management Strategic Management HR Orientation Professional Experience Practice Advisory Group - Houston, TX Comprehensive practice management services to the medical and dental communities Human Resources/Payroll Administrator 2010 - 2010 Administer biweekly and monthly payrolls for 27 physician offices in 10 states w ith a total of 210 employees. Distribute and audit payroll reports making correc tions as necessary. Benefits administration includes health, dental, flex, 401k, supplemental insurance, life, disability, vision, and COBRA. Document preparat ion for clients consists of employee handbooks, personnel action forms, separati on forms, new hire forms/applications, and evaluation forms. Resolve personnel i ssues, complaints, disagreements, sexual harassment claims, and employee grievan ces. Responsible for background screenings and reference checks. Setup and maint ain personnel and employment files ensuring confidentiality. Conduct exit interv iews and termination paperwork. Respond to doctors, practice managers, and emplo yees requests on a daily basis. Handle workers compensation and unemployment cla im processing including appeals process. Prepare renewals and open enrollment fo r all benefit plans. Respond in a timely manner to wage garnishments and support orders. Ensure all legal and employment posters are visible at doctor/dental pr actices. Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union - Houston, TX High-quality financial products and services assisting members of a credit union

HR Assistant, 2010 - 2010 Provide administrative support to Director of Human Resources and conduct leader ship sessions with the Management Team. Assist with development of human resour ce policies and procedures. Handle bi-weekly, semi-monthly payroll with bonuses and commission for 115 employees. Conduct new hire orientations, prepare new hir e enrollment, pre-employments and termination kits. Handle verification of emplo yees and former employees with agencies and third-party companies. Assist with r ecruiting projects including posting open positions via online, recruiting agenc ies and internally within a timely manner and collecting resumes. Processed 401 (k) and maintain benefit records (i.e 40l(k), life insurance, health, Plans 125 and 132, etc.). Assist staff with payroll forms, annual disclosures, and various benefit registrations. Administer time and attendance system. Maintain and upda te job descriptions, personnel records, and training records. Assist with traini ng supervisors in human resource related issues. Track and arrange service anniv ersary celebrations with quarterly staff meetings. Financial Federal Credit Inc. a" Houston, TX Commercial finance company specializing in financing and leasing equipment of co nstruction, transportation, and refuse HR Generalist, 2007 a" 2010 Documentation Manager, 1994 - 1996 Directly work with President and senior level management by strategically implem enting policies and procedures, HR development, and staff training programs. Pr ocess payroll accurately for 220+ employees in multi-states, and administer medi cal, Life Insurance & LTD, FSA, 401K, FMLA, COBRA notifications, HIPPA, and work ers compensation. Reconcile benefits billing invoices and generate reports effic iently. Assist in employee relations, new hire orientation, and benefit plan enr ollment. Conduct annual open enrollment and work with insurance brokers. Assist with the compliance of internal and external audits. Personnel file management a nd maintenance of attendance/time sheets by FLSA guidelines and standards. Respo nd to unemployment claims in a timely manner. Verification of employment request s on current and past employees. Serve as liaison for future company merger/acq uisition transition. US Fiduciary, Inc. - Houston, TX Financial Services Firm managing accounts, mutual funds and ETF model portfolios , and advisor managed portfolios HR Assistant, 2007 Summer Worked with HR Manager in recruiting process by screening applicants, scheduling interviews, posting available positions and composing applicant correspondence. Assist in new hire process and explaining company policies and procedures. Main tained all employee records with adequate filing system to ensure timely filing and retrieval of employee information. Develop HR Assistant procedures, policies and practices. Conduct quarterly employee sick/vacation time audits. Maintain o nline employee information and garage cards. Provide assistance on special assig nments/projects. Coordinate employee events, arrange staff conferences, and assi st with intern training programs. FCA CORP a" Houston, TX Wealth management and financial planning and investments HR Assistant / Real Estate Administrative Assistant 2005 - 2007

Assisted Human Resource Manager and supported the Vice President of Real Estate for mortgage REITs. Scheduled interviews and screened applicants. Prepare applic ation packets, post job listings and conduct new hire orientation. Process appli cant paperwork and request employment references of applicants past/employers. R eview, verify, and distribute payroll. Calculate salary increases, retro pay, st raight and/or overtime. Prepare monthly HR Report. Enter personnel changes in pa yroll computer system and perform payroll backup for safe record keeping. Manage personnel, benefits, medical & I-9 files. Assist employees with routine personn el related questions. Maintain attendance sheets for all departments. Post curre nt federal and state labor law posters as needed. Coordinate employee event and activities. Maintain minute books for all entities and prepared board meeting p ackages for board members. Record and tabulated proxies for annual meetings of s hareholders. Ensured all REIT loan files had current insurance certificates and relevant documents. Prepared payments (principal and interest) for billing. Furn ished auditors with appropriate information to conduct their audits. Prepared fi nancial statements, handled reconciliations, A/P processing, and prepared annual and quarterly reports. Opened and sorted mail. BDL News, Inc. - Houston, TX Retail Store Office Manager 1998 - 2002 Responsibilities included formulating a business plan to create a lucrative busi ness which included setting up the loan process; attained city permits and build ing codes; handle scheduling of part-time and full-time employees and related pe rsonnel issues; supervised employees and prepared payroll; supervise product inv entory; verify quantity and quality of products received; established relationsh ips with vendors; kept records of book control; maintained accounts payable and Page 3 of 3 accounts receivable; created advertisements; coordinated special events, provid ed excellent customer service; established clientele. _______________________________________________________________ EDUCATION _______________________________________________________________ ITT Technical Institute Houston, TX -A.A.S. Computer Network Systems Technology Houston Community College ______________________________________________________ _________ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT _______________________________________________________________ a The Society Human Resource Management Learning System, Scheduled SPHR Exam in December 2010 a Rice University Senior HR Development Continuing Studies a American Payroll Association's PayTrain Payroll Training Program _______________________________________________________________ AFFILIATIONS _______________________________________________________________ - American Payroll Association - HR Houston - American Payroll Association- Houston Chapter - Society of Human Resource Man

agement - Houston Compensation Association