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Irvine, California, US

• Handle international employee accounts while collaborating with international third party service providers.
• Conduct root cause analysis in collaboration with third-party services to resolve replication issues with system communication.
• Reconcile balance sheets for posting. Utilize SAP for posting uploads and for processing AP requisitions.
• Manage accounts for employees and communicate with third party services for Canada and EMEA
• Research and read up on current international legislation, making proper changes when needed.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for Canada and monthly payroll for Europe while balancing multiple deadlines.

Dallas, Texas, US

• Managed payroll and benefits for the entire corporation with over 99% accuracy while being the point of contact for any day to day questions or issues.
• Managed the implementation of Paylocity to UKG Kronos. This year long project required knowledge of the payroll process and its weaknesses and solutions, auditing the transfer of information, learning the new system.
• Coordinated the implementation of two separate entities in the payroll system.
• Twice handled the transition of over 50 acquired employees from their payroll system to Paylocity.
• Mentored the HR Generalist on administration of benefits and payroll processing.

Oak Brook, IL, US

• Work as liaison for the Accounting and Human Resources departments by processing weekly payroll and monitoring employees’ information on the company’s HRMS for over 500 multi-state employees.
• Underwent implementation with Kronos and trained managers and employees on how to utilize it.
• Managed open enrollment for 2018 benefits, answering questions including but not limited to the different benefit plans and company policies regarding open enrollment.
• Operated carrier websites to update employee records including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA, and uploaded payroll on the company’s bank website.
• Utilized Microsoft Great Plains to update pay rates, benefits, direct deposits, personnel changes, and personal information.

Aurora, IL, US

• Utilized PeopleSoft for all HRMS needs including handling records of employee job data, personal data, and payroll documentation in both national and international locations.
• Solely facilitated the winter internship program consisting of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding nine interns for various departments
• Coordinated holiday events including reserving and arranging a venue for the winter corporate holiday party for over 100 employees
• Handled the onboarding of new hires including presented new hire paperwork, assisted in completion, and retained record of confidential company and personnel files
• Collaborated with payroll by ensuring all updates needed for the payroll period were accounted for and verified that all hours for employees were submitted, in compliance, and approved by their manager

Orlando, FL, US

• Aided the Human Resource Director in employee relations by investigating court case decisions
• Analyzed employee manuals to determine if they are up to date with the current law and made proper revisions to sections required
• Researched new policies and acts passed and relayed the information to clients

Brookfield, IL, US

• Provided customers with their product efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Performed in many positions and transitioned quickly from one to another

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management - Human Resource Management

High School Diploma