Emmett L. Swan, Cpp Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Help lead in reviewing complex payroll and tax rules, in coordination with multiple stakeholders. Broadcast compliance changes to large audiences (verbally and in writing). Instrumental in the development and growth of the payroll infrastructure as Gusto continues to scale. Research new payroll and HR-related compliance rules, and track upcoming changes and legislation. Facilitate the documentation requirements and communicate to internal teams promptly; lead meetings and drive for results using matrix management skills. Establish metrics, prioritize new features and system enhancements using risk assessments, cost/benefit analysis, and ROI calculations, monitor and report on progress on metrics and goals. Identify ways to improve systems, processes, documentation, training, and communications Build internal structure establishing relationships with federal, state, and/or municipal tax authorities, other industry members, and vendors. Collaboration with customer care advocates with creating an exceptional client experience using impeccable compliance research.

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Chandler, Arizona, Us

In this position as a senior manager for a SaaS tech firm, I develop policies, provide guidance on product and technology changes, and educate stakeholders on system updates. I am accountable for compliance review while meeting deliverables deadlines. I collaborate with client services, product, and engineering departments to provide direction on changes related to legislative and product requirements.Key Contribution:☛Leverage of contacts and network peers to develop strategic partnerships used to abate over $750K in penalty and interest on the federal level and over $150K on the state level. Navigating Tax Cut and Job Act jurisdictional impacts and COVID-19 internal and external communication and system development.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

Served as manager-payroll compliance, I managed a wide range of operations associated with system upgrades, compliance review, and automatic tracking system creation. I maintained effective interaction with various stakeholders and the development team in order to ensure timely system upgrades. I actively participated in multiple industry seminars, membership associations, and government events. I conducted compliance review across multiple jurisdictions.Key Contributions:☛Created an automatic tracking system centered on a proactive compliance response metric. ☛Increased compliance proactive monitoring from a low of 40% to 84% average.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

In this position, I delivered training to PSE&G's Corporate Payroll Service Center regarding process, policy, and technology. Strategically advised senior management on changes in regulation, compliance, and taxation impacting business operations. Served as the subject matter expert for complex payroll features and the first level of escalations for HR/payroll staff in the Service Center.Key Contributions:☛Instrumental in the successful transition of 5500 employees from Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to PSE&G. Recipient of a 2015 Special Achievement Award. Automated payroll reconciliation process from 2 hrs to 45 mins.

New York, New York, Us

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In this role as payroll manager, I handled payroll operations for over 4,250 employees, liaised with multiple departments, resolved issues, and implemented process improvement initiatives. I coached and trained eight-member team of payroll specialists to ensure alignment with compliance, rules and regulations. Collaborating with HR and Finance departments to ensure information is integrated as expected to the payroll system. Assisting with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and tax reporting. Key Contributions:☛Define, institute, and maintain payroll policies to meet state, federal, and local regulatory requirements; interpret new laws/regulations and update policies as necessary.☛Administer and maintain payroll software timekeeping system; played a key role in developing automated payroll system and employee self-service to streamline processes and reduce manual work.

New York , New York , Us

As part of my main duties, I managed the setup of new hires, terminations, employee changes, pay increases, and deductions. I expertly managed and processed weekly multi-state payrolls for over 2,450 union and non-union employees, tracked union-specific deductions and funding. Administered invoicing reconciliation for carriers, administrators and vendors for health & welfare and retirement plansKey Contributions:☛Automated complex union accruals resulting in efficient tracking and savings of over $15,000 per year from overpayments.☛Partnered with Office Manager and HR to evaluate medical plan offerings and 401(k) administrator selections.

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