Meredith Lewis Covert
About Meredith Lewis Covert
Meredith Lewis Covert serves as a Risk & Compliance Manager at Kforce Inc, where she oversees various internal reports and manages compliance processes. With 16 years of experience in this role, she is responsible for pre-employment verifications, vendor management activities, and client billing.
Work at Kforce
Meredith Lewis Covert has been employed at Kforce Inc since 2008, serving as a Risk & Compliance Manager. In this role, she is responsible for managing various internal reports, including Purchase Order Tracking, Expense Reporting, and Paid Time Off Tracking. Her position involves overseeing compliance processes and ensuring that all operations align with company policies and regulations. She operates from the Tampa, Florida office, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies for over 16 years.
Risk & Compliance Management Responsibilities
As a Risk & Compliance Manager, Meredith oversees the initiation of E-Verify processes and manages follow-ups on tentative non-confirmations. She coordinates comprehensive pre-employment verifications, which include conducting background checks and drug screenings. Her role encompasses Vendor Management System activities, where she performs time card extraction and reconciliation, ensuring accurate tracking of employee hours and vendor compliance.
Independent Contractor Management
Meredith is responsible for handling the complete documentation and system setup for Independent Contractors. This includes ensuring that all necessary paperwork is completed and compliant with company standards. Her attention to detail in this area supports the smooth onboarding process for contractors and aligns with Kforce's operational requirements.
Financial Processes and Systems
In her role, Meredith processes client billing and consultant bonuses using PeopleSoft. This involves managing financial transactions and ensuring that billing is accurate and timely. Her expertise in financial processes contributes to the overall efficiency of Kforce's operations and supports the financial health of the organization.