This document provides a summary of Josefina Benitez's expertise and experience in human resources and payroll administration. She has over 15 years of experience in organizational management, benefits administration, recruiting, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Her technology skills include experience with various HRIS and payroll systems. The document then outlines her work history overseeing HR operations, payroll, and benefits administration for several fashion and manufacturing companies in New York City.

1. Focused Expertise: ▪ Organizational Management
▪ Payroll - Accounting
▪ HRIS - Applicant Tracking Systems
▪ Benefits & Compensation
▪ Labor Laws – Visa Processing
▪ Recruiting & Staffing
▪ Employee Relations & Diversity
▪ 401(k) Administration
▪ EEOC – FMLA – OSHA
▪ Unemployment & Mediations
Technology Skills: ▪ ADP; BI (Business Intelligence), PeopleSoft; SAP; ADP Pay Expert/EZLabor; E-Verify
AutoPay/ADP EasyPay; Recruiter Workbench; SharePoint; KnowledgeSphere; JD Edwards
▪ HRB and Payforce; Ceridian Payroll Source 100 – 500; Bullhorn; ICIMS; Taleo; UltiPro;
OpenHire; Cognos; Oracle/Oracle HR
JOSEFINA A. BENITEZ │ josefina@benitez.com │ 646.593.3300│ New York, NY 10024
Sr. HR Leader recognized for driving a full range of value-added solutions specific to Fortune 100/500 entities.
Leverages 15+ yrs. experience supporting growth-oriented workforces managing benefits, recruiting, retention, legal
compliance, payroll, and talent mobility in high-velocity environments.
Cultivates synergistic partnerships across all organizational levels to address corporate procedures specific to
payroll, ST/LT disability, terminations, vacations, LOA’s and COBRA. Maintains high-performance cultures to increase
production, morale, and individual empowerment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills of all mediums.
Fully bilingual - fluent in English, Spanish, and conversational Italian.
VALENTINO – NEW YORK, NY | 07.2016 - PRESENT
SENIOR PAYROLL, HR & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
▪ Manage full-cycle semi-monthly payroll processing and reconciliations for 300 employees (hourly, non-exempt,
exempt, and commissioned).
▪ Manage metric-driven processes targeting ongoing procedure enhancements; collaborate with HR Director on
strategies to monitor continual department and staff improvements.
▪ Oversee garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, quarterly tax verifications, third party sick pay and worker
compensation reports.
▪ Direct day-to-day HR operations including new hire and benefit orientations, background checks, offer letters and
reference checks, and audits including, IRS, DOL, 5500 filing and 401(k).
▪ Administer health and welfare plans including enrollments and terminations, processes monthly billings from
insurance providers, resolve carrier and payroll discrepancies.
Delivers superior leadership, direction, and oversight of multi-functional HR initiatives for a luxury fashion powerhouse.
SEASONED HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
- Serves as SME and main point of contact for employees and managers on all day-to-day inquiries
and communications. Serves as Cobra Administrator for entire organization.
- Guarantees HR best practices through the development of effective and concurrent policies and
procedures (Employee Handbook); ensures full compliance with Federal and State employment laws and
industry trends.
DONALD J. PLINER – NEW YORK, NY | 10.2015 – 04.216
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (TEMPORARY)
Lead best-in-class HR processes to improve organizational continuity for a luxury footwear and accessories brand.
- Managed high-volume semi-monthly payroll processes for 200+ employees including benefits,
deductions and taxes.
- Responsible for day-to-day benefits administration included Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life and
Disability, and workers comp.
▪ Recruited, interviewed, screened and evaluated applicants for impending staffing needs.
▪ Oversaw new hire onboarding procedures i.e. offer letters, reference /background checks, E‐Verify, drug testing
and benefits enrollment.
▪ Ensured concurrent vendors portal updates. Conducted funding / contribution file transfers; prepared billing
reconciliations and validation of proper payroll deductions/contributions.
Talent Acquisition | Benefits Administration | Human Capital Management
“Positioning HR as a Business Partner for Excellence”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG (DVF STUDIO, LLC) - NEW YORK, NY | 02.2015 – 10.2015
HR GENERALIST & BENEFITS MANAGER
▪ Directed new hire training for Executives and staff to include policy coverage, benefit and plan provisions.
▪ Analyzed and prepared payroll data (UltiPro) including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross
▪ payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions).
▪ Maintained employee personnel files (background checks, federal & state documentation, I-9, W-4).
Strengthened ongoing HR presence and talent intelligence through the administration of payroll and benefits plans for
a global luxury fashion brand.
- Served as Cobra Administrator, processing insurance billing and thorough review for accuracy,
codes, and advances for payment.
- Administered FMLA/STD/LOA claims; documented time records in accordance with workflow
processes and state and federal regulations.
EDUCATION
EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE:
REE D KRA KO FF, LLC. | HU MA N RE S OU RCE & PA YROLL CON SU L TAN T | 06.2014 – 09.2014
MA NA PROD UCTS , INC . | HUM A N RE S OU RCE S AD MI NIS T RAT OR | 03.2009 – 03. 2010
PUB LIC IS GRO UPE , RES O URCES USA | BE NE FIT S AS SOCI ATE | 03.2008 – 03.2009
BUILD ING SE RV ICES 32 B-J BE NE FITS FUNDS | BE NEFIT S AS S OCI ATE | 03.2008 – 03.2009
THE BRIDGE | HR Administrative Assistant | 05.2002 – 05.2003
A.A.S Degree - Public Administration, Concentration in Human Resources - CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
CERTIFIED
TORY BURCH, LLC. - NEW YORK, NY | 09.2014 – 02.2015
HUMAN RESOURCES / PAYROLL CONSULTANT (TEMPORARY)
▪ Processed multi-state payroll for Corporate, Retail, and Outlet stores (wage verifications, deductions, and
withholdings, timesheets and leave.)
▪ Maintained employee data including payroll, attendance, W4’s, benefits.
▪ Administered health and welfare plans including enrollments and terminations.
Served in a dual-capacity Leadership role for a multi-billion-dollar American lifestyle brand; overseeing all HR
processes and procedures with specific focus on productivity and compliance standards.
- Fostered a progressive open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue, team building, and
successful team collaboration.
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ASAHI KASEI AMERICA - NEW YORK, NY | 02.2010 – 06.2014
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
▪ Administered FMLA/STD/LOA claims; tracked /documented time records in accordance to internal workflows.
▪ Managed all recruitment process including job postings, screenings, candidate interviews, hiring selections, and
new-hire orientation.
▪ Processed FMLA, STD, and LOA claims while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
▪ Provided day-to-day administration of 401(k) plans including enrollment, terminations, contributions, loan
administration, and compliance.
▪ Conducted SOX audits including I-9 research and investigations. Prepared and presented statistical reports
covering employee demographic data, turnover, retention trends, and ad-hoc reporting.
Delivered superior HR expertise for a multi-industrial research and development firm specializing in textile production
and manufacturing.
- Managed multi-state and international payrolls on ADP WFN/HRB system.
- Directed lifecycle of employee on-boarding processes. Orchestrated off boarding process (benefits,
exit interviews, termination confirmation, checklist, employee file closeout, and termination analysis reports.