Shirley Smith
About Shirley Smith
Shirley Smith is an Administrative Coordinator at Chemtrade and a Sr. Accounting/Payroll Administrator at General Chemical in Richmond, CA, with extensive experience in human resources, purchasing, accounting, and shipping.
Current Roles at Chemtrade and GENERAL CHEMICAL
Shirley Smith currently holds dual roles at Chemtrade and GENERAL CHEMICAL in Richmond, CA. At Chemtrade, she works as an Administrative Coordinator, providing comprehensive support across various functions including Human Resources, Purchasing, Accounting, and Shipping. At GENERAL CHEMICAL, she serves as a Sr. Accounting/Payroll Administrator, specifically managing payroll processes for hourly employees and handling responsibilities such as new hire onboarding, annual open enrollment selections, and tracking disability claims.
Education and Qualifications
Shirley Smith has a strong educational background in Business Administration and Management. She earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree from the University of Phoenix, where she studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed a three-year program in Business at San Francisco State University from 1986 to 1989. Her foundational education was acquired at Lowell High School, where she studied a general curriculum from 1982 to 1986.
Previous Experience at Xerox
Before her current roles, Shirley Smith worked at Xerox for seven years from 1997 to 2004. During her time at Xerox, she was involved in billing processes, which helped her gain significant experience in administrative and financial tasks. This role laid a strong foundation for her subsequent responsibilities in Accounting and Payroll Administration.
Long-term Commitment to Richmond Plant
Shirley Smith has been a dedicated employee at the Richmond plant since June 2007. Over the years, she has taken on a variety of responsibilities, including handling payroll administration for hourly employees, coordinating annual physicals, and assisting with random drug testing procedures. Additionally, she manages workers' compensation and disability claims, updates safety training records, and participates in annual ISO audits, demonstrating her extensive involvement in the plant's operations.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
In her current roles, Shirley Smith is responsible for a wide array of critical tasks. She manages the onboarding process for new hires, including creating new hire packages and training employees on the Ultipro system. She coordinates and updates all federal and state law posters, arranges annual physicals, and manages the data in the internal document management system. Furthermore, she acts as the office liaison for copier issues and vendor machine reimbursements, showcasing her multifaceted role within the organization.