Gail Hopkins

Gail Hopkins has over 20 years of experience in the field of human resources, payroll management, and administration. Gail began their career in 1998 as a Human Resources Administrator at North Coast Electric, where they were responsible for payroll processing, employee relations, benefit program administration, and ensuring legal compliance. In 2003, they joined Bank and Office Interiors as a Human Resources Manager, where they oversaw all HR functions, including recruiting, policy formulation, legal compliance, and payroll processing. Gail also administered benefit programs and conducted new hire orientations. In 2008, Gail joined The Krusteaz Company as a Payroll Manager. In this role, they processed a biweekly payroll of $2.5 million for a staff of 800+ employees spread across 23 states. Gail was responsible for managing the payroll process using UKG's suite of products and handling payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, as well as outside sales representatives. Gail has demonstrated a strong understanding of payroll and HR regulations and has consistently ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Gail Hopkins has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from Western Governors University, which they obtained by the year 2020. Prior to that, they attended Central Washington University, where they studied Accounting and Business/Management, but the exact duration of their enrollment is unknown.

In addition to their educational background, Gail has obtained several certifications. In 1999, they earned the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification from the American Payroll Association. In 2003, they received the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). In 2006 and again in 2017, they obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the same institution. Finally, in 2016, they obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).