Provide subject matter expertise and Human Resources Leadership through bankruptcies, mergers/acquisitions and reductions in force. Provide leadership on projects in areas of human resources and payroll system implementation, benefits/open enrollment system implementation, conversions and mergers and acquisitions. Function as a HCM Leader and Project Manager/Consultant/Business Partner to senior management, resolving complicated or high profile service issues. Project managed numerous successful Payroll/HR system implementations, and optimizations including Time and Attendance, Payroll, Manager and Employee Self Service, Open Enrollment, On Boarding, Recruitment and Performance Management. Instrumental in determining best practices and business requirements, assisting in process development, process documentation, developing system solutions and preparing system roles, responsibilities and administrative processes for system implementations and conversions. Complete comprehensive analysis projects, involving review of entire payroll and human resources processes and systems. Create recommendations for change based on best practice knowledge, system and Payroll/Human Resources expertise.

Responsible for directing the Payroll and HR Service Teams to ensure a high level of support for 6,000+ associates located in 32 states, as well as managing and planning for the HRIS and technology needs of the department to support a rapidly expanding business. Also responsible for compliance with Federal, State and Local employment and payroll regulations for 500+ locations, including FLSA pay practices, and updating and developing policies to comply with constantly changing regulations. Participate on cross functional teams to share knowledge and expertise to achieve company goals and initiatives, and act as a resource to resolve complex issues related to the HR and Payroll functions. Developing metrics, as well as staff to support the overall goals of the business.

Reporting to the Global Director of Human Resources, responsibilities include leading and managing compensation, benefits and compliance activities. Also responsible for leave management, employee relations, policy development and coaching and counseling managers and employees. Project Management, responsible for upgrading the payroll system and implementing a new HRIS system. Developing Open Enrollment/Wellness strategies.

Responsible for the management and supervision of the payroll department and staff, which currently processes a 950+ employee in-house payroll in a union environment and a 400+ employee salaried payroll. Responsibilities include responding to federal, state and internal audits and information requests, including various calculations, reconciliations and reports and interpreting complex payroll tax regulations. Also responsible for analyzing departmental efficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements, responding to employee and management inquiries and ensuring fair and accurate interpretation of all payroll related policies, as well as ensuring payroll compliance with rapidly changing employment related legislation. Also serve as Human Resources Lead for hourly interview panels.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Administration, responsibilities include investigating, documenting and resolving disputes and personnel issues involving all staff levels, employee and management coaching and staffing/talent management recommendations. Also responsible for the selection and administration of employee wellness programs, benefit packages, compensation, pension and 401k plans as well as recruiting, interviewing and hiring for open positions within the organization. Position also includes updating and enforcing human resources policies, employee training and education coordination, HRIS and payroll system implementation and management, tracking worker's compensation and disability claims, employee evaluations and compensation programs and maintaining all personnel records to ensure compliance with all Federal and State Labor Laws. Also responsible for various reconciliations, calculations and reports relating to human resources functions, budget preparation and business disaster recovery planning. As the Supervisor of Administrative Services, responsibilities include the management and coordination of facilities, clerical, imaging, mail room, file room, and purchasing staff and resources to best meet the needs of our internal and external customers.