Kenya Sanders
@kenyasanders
Results-driven HR and Benefits leader with 10+ years delivering payroll, benefits, and compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic, results-oriented Human Resources and Benefits professional with over a decade of experience delivering comprehensive HR support across benefits administration, payroll, compliance, employee relations, and organizational development. I have administered medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and ERISA programs while leveraging HRIS platforms like Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP, and UKG to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.
I have a proven track record partnering with employees, leadership, and vendors to optimize employee experience, resolve complex issues, and align HR strategies with business objectives. I have led onboarding/offboarding, payroll processing, investigations, performance management, benefits enrollment, compliance reporting, and multi-state HR operations supporting both corporate and field sites.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Manager
The Ginn Group
Oct 2018 - Jun 2025 (6 years 8 months)
Managed multi-state HR, benefits, and payroll operations, ensuring compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and FMLA while improving HRIS data accuracy and supporting open enrollment and onboarding processes.
Customer Service Supervisor
MA Industries
Sep 2012 - May 2018 (5 years 8 months)
Supervised customer service teams, conducted hiring and performance reviews, led employee engagement initiatives, and supported ISO and safety audit processes to maintain quality and compliance.
Operation Supply Analyst
Home Depot Corporate Office
May 2012 - Sep 2012 (4 months)
Coordinated supply chain and merchandising support across 50 states, conducted high-volume candidate screening for retail staffing, and documented candidate and staffing data to meet labor forecasts.
Human Resource Employment Specialist
PetSmart Distribution Center
Jul 2009 - Mar 2012 (2 years 8 months)
Administered recruitment, onboarding, benefits enrollment and compliance for distribution operations, managing staffing for 230+ external associates and handling FMLA, ADA, and LTD processes.
Customer Service Representative
Panasonic Automotive of North America
Apr 2005 - Mar 2009 (3 years 11 months)
Served as liaison between customers and internal teams to resolve shipments and inventory issues, maintained financial and audit documentation, and trained new employees on SOPs to support operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUShorter University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Completed a Bachelor in Business Management focused on core business principles and management practices, conferred in December 2009.
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