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COMMITMENT | LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITYExtensive domestic and international payroll experience spanning over three decades that has led me to the role of Global Payroll Director in the Tech field. I am passionate about process improvement, leadership and making a difference. Specializing in timely and accurate payroll preparation, maintaining associate records including personal data, tax information, payment elections, benefits, learning & development, performance reviews, accrued time-off, wage and salary information, timekeeping systems, general ledger integrations, and third-party management for diverse organizations. Excellent track record of implementing HCM, payroll, and timekeeping modules. Some of most significant achievement include:• Leader with a proven track record of providing strategic planning, development, enhancement, and communication in the payroll and benefits space that support critical business initiatives •Strategic planner to ensure scalability of growing businesses. Improved processes and brought companies from scratch and/or inefficient to best in class.•Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Effective in motivating staff through updated payroll systems coupled with training, policies, and procedures. Experienced in payroll/tax operations, including training and development, conversion and implementation, report preparation, and records maintenance. •US and International Payroll implementations and Payroll processing experience in approximately 7 countries and counting•Great knowledge and understanding of Equity related activity (RSU, NQ, ISO, RST, Mobility & ESPP) and other activities•Improved processes and brought companies from scratch and/or inefficient to best in class.My curiosity drives me to continually expand my payroll knowledge and cultivate growth within my team. If you’re interested in connecting, please send me a message.My specialties include:Human ResourcesProject ManagementOrganizational EfficiencyPayroll ConversionsPayroll and BenefitsEmployee OnboardingManagement and TrainingFraud PreventionGeneral Ledger and Reconciliation Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Industries: Tech, Architecture & Design, Professional Employment Organizations (PEO – Employee Leasing), Manufacturing

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and 13 others.