Chelsea Preiss is seeking a position that utilizes her skills and experience in HR, payroll, and administration. She has over 10 years of experience in HR roles, including coordinating payroll and benefits, recruiting, and maintaining employee records. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has proficiency with various software programs. Her strengths include organization, problem-solving, and being a collaborative team player.

1. C H E L S E A P R E I S S
E-mail: crpreiss@gmail.com
739 S. Krameria St. • Denver, CO 80224 • Phone (206)719-6461
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will utilize my skills and experience as well as
open career development and learning opportunities.
EXPERIENCE
2013-2015 Professional Pediatric Homecare Englewood,
CO
Payroll and HR Coordinator
 Support all HR functions including recruiting, benefits, compliance, on-
boarding and employee engagement
 Act as first-point of contact and support for any and all employee
questions and concerns related to HR, Benefits & Payroll
 Maintain HR files and database by keeping files current and organized.
 Administer the new hire on-boarding process including coordination of
new hire orientation and the creation, distribution and collection of new
hire paperwork
 Coordinate all documentation & communication regarding employee
changes such as new hires, terminations, and employee transfers
 Assist in administrative tasks such as creating PANs and reports
 Manually calculate payroll for a Bi-Weekly and Semi-Monthly pay
schedule
 Maintain accurate payroll records, registers and reports
 Employee benefit administration, including the initiation and
termination of employee coverage and monthly invoice reconciliation
 Excellent ability to collaborate with a diverse range of people and job
functions
 Processing of payroll information such as PTO, banking, garnishments,
employment verifications, workers compensation, deductions,
retroactive pay calculations, tax questions, and other changes
 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with positivity and
willingness to change direction as necessary
 Acute attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve
results within set deadlines

2.  Implement and assist with the conversion from paper to Electronic
Health Records
 Implement HRIS software from no electronic tracking or records
 Assist with the onboarding of 150+ contractors to employees
2012-2013 Children’s Hospital Aurora,
CO
Staff Assistant II
 Order merchandise for department and handle incoming calls
 Assisted any position needed
 Utilized strong teamwork skills
 Broad knowledge of organizational operations
 Trained on 2 separate databases; proficient at technical skills
 Input labs, schedules, charts for patient information
2008-2011 Pediatric Associates Bellevue, WA
Human Resources Assistant
 Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint- took a class
‘Computers in Business’ in college that explored these programs full
capabilities
 Proficient in utilizing Attendance Enterprise software (timeclock) and
Paychex software (payroll)
 Managed and input payroll demands (PTO, Bearevement, Missing
Punches, etc.) for all 8 clinics which aided the upkeep for processing
payroll
 Trained and skilled in processing company’s payroll; created a manual to
assist future H.R. staff when executing payroll
 Recruited for the company (8 clinics including Business/Admin office)
 Developed and managed posting jobs to the website, for external
candidates, and the Intranet for internal candidates
 Created templates for each job description and maintained revisions
 Implemented new hire paperwork (I-9, W-4, EEOC, etc.); performed
background checks and drug screens for all new hires
 Managed all employee adds/terms/changes to medical, dental, vision,
life insurance, and 401K. I stayed current in maintaining employee files
and upheld the laws regulating private information
 Voluntarily attended seminars held by the company’s law firm and
proactively revised and updated the Employee Handbook to give to all
staff and managers
 Completed a quarterly report to calculate hours to check if employee’s
met the minimum requirement to maintain eligibility for benefits; created
the manual on the steps to actualizing the report
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3.  Utilized interpersonal skills and assisted in every aspect covered in H.R.
EDUCATION
2005-2008 Washington State University Pullman, WA
 B.S., Bachelor’s in Sciences with a major in Psychology
 Graduated on Dean’s List
 Researcher with maximum involvement for the Psychology
department recording results of a study monitoring brain
development after a trauma (was published in Psychology Today)
2003-2005 Green River Community College Auburn,
WA
 A.A, Associates in Arts with a major in Psychology
 Graduated with Honors
STRENGTHS
Intellectual:
 Organized
 Time Management
 Quick Learner
 Problem Solver
 Detail Orientated
 Hard-working
 Results-driven
 Self-motivated
 Goal Oriented
 Takes initiative
 Focus/dedication
Interpersonal:
 Professional
 Leadership
 Collaborative
 Independent
 Ethical
 Assertive
 Team Player
 Open to constructive feedback
 Customer-oriented
 Relevant professional experience
REFERENCES
Susie McLenaghan (206) 427-8900 Breanne Atkerson (206) 947-2628
Kay Kinzie (720) 777-6006
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