Sonja L Bernklau

Sonja L Bernklau, SHRM-SCP, has extensive experience in payroll and human resources management. Sonja L is currently employed as the Senior Manager of Benefits & Payroll Operations at Darigold since April 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Senior Manager of Total Rewards at Darigold from September 2021 to March 2022.

From 2016 to 2021, Bernklau served as the Payroll & Human Resources Manager at Lakefield Veterinary Group. Sonja L was responsible for processing payroll and maintaining HRIS and timekeeping systems. Sonja L also worked as a Payroll Manager during this time, handling multi-state payroll processing and managing HR functions.

Before that, Bernklau worked at Dental Services Group from 2013 to 2016. Sonja L held roles as a Payroll & Human Resources Manager, Payroll & Human Resources Administrator, and managed the payroll and HR functions for the Novadent network of laboratories.

From 2012 to 2013, they worked at Wireless Advocates as an Assistant Payroll Manager and Payroll Supervisor. In these roles, they supported payroll processing and supervised payroll specialists.

Bernklau also worked as a Payroll & Human Resources Manager at Bruce Titus Automotive Group from 2010 to 2012. Sonja L'sresponsibilities included payroll administration, HR practices, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Sonja L began their career at Paychex in 1997, where they held various roles including Client Services/Payroll Manager, Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, Paylink Technical Support Specialist, Senior Payroll Specialist, and Payroll Specialist. In these roles, they managed payroll operations, supported clients, and improved efficiencies.

Overall, Bernklau has extensive experience in payroll and HR management, with a focus on payroll processing, HRIS systems, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Sonja L Bernklau, SHRM-SCP, pursued their education from various institutions. In 1997, they began their academic journey at the University of Paychex, where they studied for a period of eight years, completing their education in 2005. After this, in 2011, Sonja attended the University of Washington Tacoma for a year, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided.

In terms of additional certifications, Sonja obtained the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM in January 2020. Sonja L also pursued a certification in Human Resources Management from the University of Washington Tacoma, although the specific details regarding the month and year of completion are not mentioned.