Abigail Pekoe, Cpp Email & Phone Number

· Lead client engagement payroll strategic advisory, implementation and reporting initiatives· Develop and implement procedures and processes in accordance with regulatory standards· Partner with HRIS, benefits and finance team defining project scope objectives and deliverables· Manage payroll system and technology implementations, processing, reconciliations and taxes· Oversee concurrent projects obtaining business users payroll processing document requirements· Spearhead change management transformation deploying innovative technologies and systems· Identify and address process gaps optimizing payroll, labor management and HR business functions· Facilitate training sessions instructing team members on payroll processes and compliance protocol· Collaborate with internal teams managing internal and external audits and remediation activities· Utilize SQL program aggregating, analyzing and documenting 18K+ employees payroll infomation· Analyze and present actionable data and recommendations to stakeholders driving decision-making· Exceed performance objectives optimizing efficiencies, reducing costs, and increasing revenue

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

· Led healthcare provider payroll processing, training, reporting and compliance initiatives· Developed and implemented procedures and processes in accordance with regulatory standards· Supervised. and developed team members providing knowledge, resources, and support· Advised employees on payroll transactions, adjustments, reissues, W2s, withholdings and taxes· Performed employee wage verifications, process documentation, and file maintenance activities· Evaluated and deployed innovative systems, technologies and software optimizing efficiencies· Utilized ADP reporting system creating payroll reports providing timely and accurate information· Implemented system new codes and calculations and tested mandatory/voluntary system upgrades· Facilitated end user training instructing team members on Kronos-based time tracking ystem· Managed 6K+ employees company merger handling payroll records, processing and benefits· Exceed performance objectives delivering impactful results and attaining leadership promotion

· Performed hospitality provider payroll processing, training, reporting and compliance initiatives· Maintained 401K, plan changes, deductions, taxes garnishments and liens employee records· Performed 1K+ employees bi-weekly payroll checks scheduling, calculations and processing· Collaborated with accounting and compliance completing 2014 unclaimed fund submissions· Created Excel spreadsheet model updating payroll information across multiple data sources· Maintained associates confidential personnel files including new-hire/rehire paperwork· Completed I-9 documentation audits ensuring federal and state law regulatory compliance· Utilized payroll software system documenting, tracking and managing employee records· Exceeded performance objectives optimizing efficiencies and delivering accurate information