Leah Lebel

Experience

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  Shaw's Supermarkets

  Apr 2002 - May 2010

  Human Resource Administrator

  o Oversaw store level recruitment, including interviewing, selecting candidates and making job offers.o Conducted new employee orientations and safety programs, ensuring all necessary forms and documents are completed.o Liaison between associates and benefits/payroll rolling out yearly benefit programs.o Oversaw completion for any workers compensation, including short/long term disability claims.o Processed payroll for hourly employees on a weekly basis.o Maintained all employee personnel files ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations concerning HIPPA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA.o Coordinated and executed employee yearly recognition programs.o Provided business consultation to ensure OFCCP compliant.o Managed employee relations. Show less

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  Frito Lay

  May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Administrative Assistant

  o Supported Northeast region Safety Manager; maintaining expense budget, travel arrangements and equipment ordering.o Process purchase orders, reconciled P-cards, and managed day-to-day transactions for department.o Track all auto liability and workers compensation claims for the entire Northeast Region.o Report on any emerging trends or deficiencies.o Maintain Department of Transportation collision, Roadside Inspection, and OSHA logs.o Region office supply ordering and reconciling, daily main distribution, and coordination of UPS deliveries.o Assist Regional recruiter with hiring events and pre-screening of candidates.o Welcomed all visitors and employees, answer and transferred phone calls.o Completed various projects as assigned by HR and Sales team. Show less

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  Brown University

  Aug 2011 - now

  •Provide leadership and oversight for academic, administrative, financial, and human resources operations within the Department of Education.•Act as the primary liaison between the department and university offices responsible for policy, procedures, and services (e.g., Dean of the Faculty, Office of Sponsored Projects, Payroll, Controller’s Office).•Support the faculty chair by managing day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring the effective functioning of departmental programs, services, and resources.•Collaborate with the faculty chair on strategic and logistical planning, contributing to the academic and administrative implementation of short- and long-term departmental goals and initiatives.•Oversee faculty appointments, promotions, tenure reviews, and onboarding, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.•Coordinate and manage international faculty and visitor visa processes in collaboration with relevant university offices.•Ensure efficient support for faculty, visiting scholars, and undergraduate students, addressing operational needs and academic requirements. Show less •Managed financial, administrative, and human resources operations for the Department of East Asian Studies, ensuring alignment with university policies and procedures.•Served as the primary liaison between the department and university offices, including the Dean of the College, Dean of the Faculty, Registrar, Human Resources, Controller’s Office, Budget Office, ORA, and Facilities.•Provided leadership and strategic support to the department chair for short- and long-term planning initiatives.•Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the department’s programs, resources, and administrative needs.•Oversaw faculty appointments, reappointments, promotions, and onboarding processes, including visa coordination for international staff and visitors.•Facilitated departmental compliance with university-wide policies and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and collaboration. Show less Financial/Human Resources Coordinator – Academic Finance & Administration•Served as the primary point of contact for 20+ academic units, managing financial and HR-related transactions.•Initiated and monitored a high volume of Workday transactions, including employee and supplier reimbursements, requisitions, purchase orders, guest speaker honorariums, and journal entries.•Collaborated with academic units to compile Professional Service Agreements, supplier registration forms, and guest speaker forms, ensuring compliance with university policies.•Provided expertise on account reviews, prepared ad-hoc financial reports, and ensured adherence to university spending and documentation policies.•Worked closely with the Dean of the Faculty’s office, financial analysts, and academic units to support financial planning and operations.•Acted as the primary backup for HR-related transactions and processes within the Service Center, including processing job changes, new hires, and terminations.•Delivered training sessions for Academic Finance & Administration staff and onboarded new financial coordinators and cost center managers.•Prepared budgets for satellite offices and generated quarterly reports for gift accounts.•Provided backup support for financial coordinators in the Service Center and affiliated units to ensure continuity of operations. Show less •Coordinated and processed a high volume of travel receipts and reimbursement requests for faculty, staff, and students.•Provided comprehensive financial support for a department of 150 members, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.•Maintained a reconciliation database to ensure proper accounts were charged and tracked expenses effectively.•Trained department members on university reimbursement procedures to ensure compliance with policies.•Served as lead purchaser, tracking supplies and grant-related usage, and reconciling procurement card (P-card) transactions.•Assisted with final grant award closeouts, budgeting, and preparation of final reports for faculty.•Managed the creation and maintenance of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with department needs.•Ensured compliance with university record-keeping and financial guidelines to support audits and reporting requirements. Show less o Process all personnel related changes (i.e. new hires, terminations, LOA’s, promotions).o Coordinate processing and completion of all annual performance reviews for staff.o Maintain all training records in University training systems (Traincaster).o Process requisitions for vacant positions, set up new employee files, post and file shift preferences, prepare and conduct new employee departmental orientations.o Complete all non-exempt payroll, assist with weekly and student payroll.o Schedule appointments for the Director of Administration and act as a point of contact in her absence.o Assist in answering telephones, greeting customers (students & parents) and respond to customer requests, assist with student meal plan changes, and orientations.o Create and maintain several databases in regards to employee records, position numbers, and employee leave of absences.o Coordinate employee training's and annual employee workshops.o Assist in hiring with the Student Management Office (SMO) and also Johnson & Wales University and Academy for Career Exploration interns. 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  • Academic Department Manager - Education Department

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Academic Department Manager - East Asian Studies

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Financial Coordinator - Academic Finance & Administration

    Feb 2013 - Jul 2017

  • Financial Coordinator - Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Human Resources Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Feb 2013