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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Us

- Payroll Operations Leadership: Led payroll operations for 600+ employees, driving flawless execution of payroll processing while orchestrating a seamless transition to a new broker and implementing a new benefits administration system. Championed a high-performing team to process over 500 certified payrolls monthly with unwavering accuracy, ensuring full compliance with prevailing wage laws, union agreements, and complex regulatory requirements.- Benefits Program Management: Managed comprehensive benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. Integrated new benefits administration systems and set up EDI feeds to enhance program efficiency and support employee engagement.- Successful Acquisition Integration: Facilitated acquisition of Trinity Green LLC, integrating payroll and benefits systems while aligning job structures, pay scales, and compensation activities to ensure consistency and equity.

San Marcos, California, Us

- Agile Leadership: Spearheaded the swift implementation of a revamped bonus plan and KPI tracking system in collaboration with C-suite executives, demonstrating adaptability and a results-driven approach to compensation strategy.- Compensation Management & Job Analysis Expertise: Oversaw comprehensive compensation management initiatives using platforms like Aon Radford and Pave to benchmark and optimize pay structures. Leveraged these tools for precise market analysis, job evaluation, and compensation strategy development. Successfully launched the Equity for All program through Carta, implementing an inclusive stock option plan that enhanced employee ownership and aligned with the company'sstrategic objectives. Conducted in-depth job analysis and market pricing assessments to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices, managed global recognition programs and developing the company's rewards framework.- Benefits Administration: Support benefits administration for both US and Canadian employees, including the integration of HRIS with benefits platforms. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks across borders and provide comprehensive support to optimize benefits programs.- Compliance Leadership: Initiate and lead an annual SOC2 compliance training program, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to data security and regulatory adherence, and ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards.- Global Expansion Facilitation: Played a pivotal role in M&A efforts, including the integration of an India-based team and the successful onboarding of a newly acquired team in Nova Scotia. Fostered organizational alignment with the global vision, facilitating smooth transitions and integration processes.- HRIS Optimization for Scalability: Led the selection to integrate HRIS solutions, including the global launches of Paylocity and Blue Marble. Enhanced organizational scalability and operational efficiency through optimized HRIS systems.

San Marcos, California, Us

- I provided strategic oversight and operational leadership during a crucial period of leadership vacancy and team member leave, ensuring uninterruptedoperations across North America and EMEA. Noteworthy achievements include orchestrating the People & Culture integration for the BlueNode acquisition inCanada, maintaining strict compliance with policies and regulations, and effectively managing benefits programs globally.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

- Strategic HR Support and Organizational Agility: Instrumental during pivotal leadership transition, reporting directly to CEO and Legal. Managed critical HR functions including benefits renewal, open enrollment, and successfully led two reorganizations.- Unwavering Leadership: Demonstrated exceptional poise and leadership while overseeing Benefits & Payroll responsibilities. Acted as sole HR contact companywide, ensuring seamless operations throughout the transition period.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

- Payroll Precision & Reporting Innovation: Delivered accurate payroll processing through ADP, ensuring compliance. Managed payroll journal entries with QuickBooks, collaborating with Finance for precise accounting. Pioneered innovative payroll reporting tools, optimizing operations.- Comprehensive HR Support & Efficient Onboarding: Provided holistic HR support, fostering a positive work environment. Led seamless onboarding and exit processes, minimizing disruption.- Compensation & Job Analysis: Led annual compensation data preparation and recognition programs. Contributed to Mercer surveys for compensation trends. Designed, administered, and trained on compensation programs. Conducted job analysis, crafted descriptions, performed evaluations, and assessed market pricing.

Nashville, Tn, Us

- Onboarding Experience: Crafted seamless onboarding program, fostering a welcoming environment for new hires and facilitating their successful integration into the team.- System Administration Proficiency: Expertly administered Paychex Flex, Expense Wire, and Time & Attendance systems, optimizing HR operations for increased efficiency and functionality.- Commission Payroll Management: Managed bi-weekly and monthly commission payroll with precision, ensuring timely and accurate payments, fostering trust and satisfaction within the team.- Benefits Billing Oversight: Proactively validated monthly benefits billing, swiftly resolving discrepancies for seamless operations.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Primarily directing in-house payroll for Tennessee Oncology and Southern Oncology while orchestrating the standup of the payroll shared services for the OneOncology parent organization.- Team Leadership: Led a team of 3 to success in complex implementation and integrations projects.- Systems Implementation Expertise: Collaborated seamlessly with an external consulting firm to optimize Infor system implementation.- Payroll and Finance Management: Managed in-house payroll for the inaugural executive team during the critical early stages of the startup phase. Conducted quarterly and annual tax reconciliations, ensuring precise and punctual reporting filings. - Adaptability and Versatility: Independently established nexus in over 9 state and local tax jurisdictions, within 3 months amidst ongoing day-to-day operations showcasing adaptability and versatility in a fast-paced work environment.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Primarily covering in-house payroll for Tennessee Oncology and Southern Oncology. - Payroll Management Excellence: Successfully managed semi-monthly payroll processing for a robust workforce of over 1700 employees, and 73 partners, across multiple sites and EINs. Proficiently handled the administration of various HCM/HRIS applications, including Sage 300 ERP, Sage HRMS, Insperity T&A, Sage OrgPlus, and Sage HR Actions.- Proven Leadership in Software Implementations: Demonstrated leadership in spearheading six software implementations since 2015, consistently achieving positive outcomes.- Tax and Compliance Expertise: Expertly oversaw the timely remittance of federal and state tax payments, SUI, quarterly report tax filings, 940/941s, and W2s, ensuring compliance at all levels.- Labor Management: Pioneered and executed an innovative position control labor management process in collaboration with the Finance team. This initiative resulted in heightened budget transparency and increased visibility, optimizing operational efficiency.

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

- Operations and Finance Leadership: Led a high-performing team of 7 including AR, AP, Reception, Cash Reconciliation, & Payroll, driving productivity and efficiency across all operational functions. Championed data integrity and financial accuracy by conducting comprehensive reviews of invoicing and inventory within our proprietary finance system. Developed process improvements for new account setup, optimizing customer acquisition and enhancing operational efficiency.- Payroll and HR Expertise: Developed an automated payroll workflow, ensuring precision in calculating bi-weekly payroll and commissions for 150+ local employees. Orchestrated seamless new hire and employee onboarding experiences, fostering a welcoming environment for all new team members.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Swift Issue Resolution & Positive Relations: Provided critical troubleshooting support to field teams, ensuring efficient technical issue resolution and proactive handling of customer service inquiries to foster positive client relationships.- Strategic Data Insights & AR Collections Success: Developed revenue and AR tracking reports to drive data-driven decisions and successfully led an AR collections reduction effort, eliminating accounts over 60 days within one month.- Streamlined Inventory Operations & Skill Enhancement: Oversaw end-to-end inventory processes, ensuring precision and compliance, while also driving skill development initiatives for new personnel in the Midsouth region.- Safety Leadership & Project Excellence: Acted as the primary Safety Coordinator, conducted regulatory compliance sessions, managed diverse projects, and served as a key regional support contact.- Inventory Precision & Efficient Issue Resolution: Led inventory and cycle counts with a focus on accuracy and provided timely resolution of issues across all levels of the organization.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Strategic Operational Leadership: Orchestrated seamless operations for 14 branches in the Mid-South region, merging administrative prowess with financial acumen. Leveraged Great Plains ERP for optimized financial processes, including AR, inventory tracking, route reconciliation, and bank deposits. Introduced innovative KPI and labor tracking methods in Nashville, leading to rapid adoption and promotions. Ensured precision in end-to-end financial management, including flawless payroll and commissions calculations.

- Finance and HR Collaboration: Facilitated seamless collaboration between Finance and HR, enhancing communication and organizational cohesion.- Efficient Payroll Management: Revolutionized payroll processing with KRONOS Timekeeper and Paychex systems, ensuring prompt and accurate payments.- Financial Reporting Leadership: Oversaw financial reporting, preparing daily P&L statements for early morning review, showcasing proficiency in weighted averaging for material costs.- Enhanced Cost Visibility: Improved company awareness of production yields by vendor supply through continuous yield calculations, contributing to increased profitability per product line.- Onboarding Excellence: Developed formal onboarding procedures, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires and demonstrating leadership in HR processes.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial And Organizational Psychology