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Rianna Kinard

Mount Rainier

Summary

Certified Payroll Professional and versatile Human Resources Executive with extensive experience managing complex payroll operations, benefits administration, and HR functions at the director level. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance, streamline processes, and build top-tier employee programs. Skilled in employee relations, training, recruiting, and policy development, with a strong track record of leadership, problem-solving, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Director / Payroll Oversight

Howard University Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • - Managed bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments for staff.
  • - Collaborated with Finance and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • - Maintained HRIS systems for payroll and benefits data integrity.
  • - Ensured full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws affecting payroll.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
  • Provided immediate updates to entire employee pool when policies and procedures were altered.
  • Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.

Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Manager

First Baptist Church of Glenarden
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely distribution of wages.
  • Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA, and retirement plans.
  • Maintain payroll records, manage payroll tax reporting, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits enrollment, and policy interpretation.
  • Develop and implement payroll and benefits procedures to improve efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support HR strategic objectives.
  • Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
  • Evaluated different providers offering range of services, coverages and plan options to pick optimal choice.
  • Oversaw open enrollment processes
  • Educated new hires about different benefit plans.
  • Administered 6 salary surveys to identify consistency with market standards.
  • Created rewards and recognition programs for acknowledging employees' achievements.
  • Fulfilled reporting requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.

Human Resources Generalist / Payroll Specialist

JDL HVAC Services, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2020
  • - Processed weekly payroll via QuickBooks for all technicians and staff.
  • - Managed time sheets, PTO processing, and payroll reporting.
  • - Ensured compliance with tax regulations and maintained accurate records.
  • - Handled onboarding, policy enforcement, and employee benefits enrollment.
  • Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
  • Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.

Education

Master's Degree - Human Resource Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
05-2023

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

University of Maryland Global Campus
05-2021

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Payroll Compliance
  • Benefits Administration
  • ADP
  • QuickBooks
  • PeopleSoft
  • Workday
  • HRIS
  • Auditing
  • Reporting
  • Garnishments
  • Tax Filings
  • Process Improvement
  • Employee Relations
  • Recruitment strategies
  • HR policy development
  • Employment record verification
  • Labor relations
  • Training development
  • Company organization
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Retention strategies
  • Talent acquisition

Certification

  • Certified Payroll Professional
  • Certified Compensation Professional
  • Certified Benefits Professional
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Timeline

Human Resources Director / Payroll Oversight

Howard University Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2025

Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Manager

First Baptist Church of Glenarden
04.2020 - 08.2022

Human Resources Generalist / Payroll Specialist

JDL HVAC Services, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2020

Master's Degree - Human Resource Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

University of Maryland Global Campus

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