NICHOLE COPELAND
Placerville
Summary
Self-motivated HR professional with many years of experience in Human Resources and Payroll, dedicated to creating a positive experience for all by fostering positive employee relationships through strong interpersonal abilities. A team player with excellent communication and documentation skills. Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective in managing time and priorities in fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-drive environments. Fast learner who adapts quickly to new systems and processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES / AP CLERK
Concentric, LLC
Rancho Cordova
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted new hire orientations and provided onboarding support for successful transitions
- Assisted in policy and procedure evaluations post-acquisition, educating employees of policies, procedures and timekeeping; sending updates and guidance as needed
- Managed employee assets, company and customer ID badges, and fleet vehicle assignments
- Streamlined the processing of backlogged company vehicle title transfers and registration renewals, eliminating the need for third-party vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company
- Manage and track time off requests, working with managers to obtain approvals / denials and putting them on the schedule
- Payroll processing, to include: Review/validate employee timecards in accordance with state laws
- Data entry of timecards into accounting system, posting to the applicable G/L account, Job Costing and regional classification
- Post Payroll reports in QuickBooks against timecards, to record expenses and profitability in jobs
- Handled full-cycle accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and month-end reconciliations
- Served as the point of contact for the post-acquisition transition to Concur, training and providing guidance as needed on new processes and utilizing the program
- Data Entry of Credit Card Receipts, charging against appropriate G/L account and/or Job Cost account (20+ credit card accounts)
- Created and maintained tracking system for Preliminary Notices and obtaining Lien Release Waivers upon project completions
HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLL CLERK / ACCOUNTING CLERK
RETECH
Rancho Cordova
06.2016 - 03.2023
- Managed job postings on various career boards and assisted in resume screening
- Assisted in preparing and sending Offer Letters to candidates as needed
- Managed the full onboarding process, including background checks, drug screenings, new hire paperwork, and orientations, ensuring smooth and compliant employee transitions
- Created and maintained accurate and compliant personnel files
- Tracked and managed paid time off, providing timely updates on balances and responding to employee inquiries
- Processed pay increases, ensuring accurate and timely payroll adjustments
- Assisted with terminations, including final wage calculations, asset recovery, and conducting exit interviews to support offboarding processes
- Administered employee benefits, including annual renewals, distribution of benefits packages, managing enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA submissions
- Writing and enforcement of Employee Handbook and Safety Manuals for multiple states
- Responsible for sending monthly safety training to all employees, tracking completion, and following up on completion of safety tasks
- Prepared documentation and data for the annual Workers’ Compensation audits
- Managed employee assets, including company and customer ID badges, company-issued equipment and fleet vehicle assignments
- Full-cycle Payroll processing, to include: Review/validation of employee timecards
- Data entry of timecards into QuickBooks, posting to the applicable G/L account, Job Costing and regional classification
- Processing of payroll through 3rd party agency (ADP and PrimePay)
- Run payroll reports and post in QuickBooks against timecards, to record profitability in jobs
- Review/Validate/Process weekly expense reimbursement reports and payments
- Full accounts payable processing including data entry of bills, weekly check runs and EFT/online payments
- Data entry of credit card receipts, charging against appropriate G/L account and/or Job Cost account (20+ credit card accounts)
- Month-end reconciliations of credit card accounts
- Tracking of Preliminary Notices and obtaining various Lien Release Waivers
- Concentric acquired RETECH in March 2023
STUDENT MENTOR & GROUP FACILITATOR
John Still K-8 Student Support Center
Sacramento
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered one-on-one counseling to at-risk students, addressing behavioral issues and implementing strategies and connecting students to resources that support goal attainment and academic success
- Conducted client assessments, developed and implemented evidence-based interventions and individualized case plans to address client needs
- Led student support groups, guiding group discussions and activities, and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for open communication and personal growth
- Maintained accurate case files and data for students on my caseload, ensuring compliance and confidentiality
- Supported the operation of the community closet, providing food, clothing, and school supplies to families in need
STUDENT MENTOR
Barbara Comstock Elementary School
Sacramento
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered individual counseling to at-risk students, addressing behavioral issues and implementing strategies for academic success
- Led student support groups, guiding group activities in a safe, inclusive environment
- Performed various tasks assigned from supervisor
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CAHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sheldon High School
Sacramento, CASkills
- HR & Payroll administration
- Clerical and administrative tasks
- Data entry
- Policy evaluation and compliance
- Attention to detail, with a quality mindset
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Oral and written communication
- Typing speed 45 wpm
- Arithmetic skills
Training
- Mandated Reporter Training, Child Abuse, FCUSD, 10/03/24
- TB test, FCUSD, 03/17/25
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES / AP CLERK
Concentric, LLC
03.2023 - 01.2025
HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLL CLERK / ACCOUNTING CLERK
RETECH
06.2016 - 03.2023
STUDENT MENTOR & GROUP FACILITATOR
John Still K-8 Student Support Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
STUDENT MENTOR
Barbara Comstock Elementary School
01.2014 - 12.2014
BACHELOR DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK
California State University Sacramento
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sheldon High School
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