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Oversaw smooth payroll management and transition during company acquisition.Developed, implemented, modified, and ensured proper application of policies and procedures.Verified I-9 documentation; managed FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), ADA (Americans with Disability Act), & LOA (leave of absence) tasks and issues.Processed employee verifications and garnishments; maintained confidential personnel files.Coordinated workers compensation, health / wellness, pension / 401K, and flexible benefit plans. Analyzed payroll reports for accuracy; utilized ADP Pay Expert and EZ Labor.AccomplishmentsDeveloped and implemented process to help eligible employees maximize 401k contributions in regular and bonus pay.Corrected filings for New York employees; corrected deductions and filings for Ohio employees (Ohio has city taxes with reciprocal agreements depending on the "worked in" or "lived in" site of deduction).Established pay and tax deductions for Michigan and City of Detroit staff.Balanced & corrected flexible benefit contributions according to information provided by the administrator.

Processed all payroll, human resources, and benefit paperwork for 75 clients and 1300 employees; functioned as first point of contact regarding human resources problems and policies.Trained and assisted clients in the development of proper personnel, FLSA, and payroll polices, completion of employee I-9 paperwork, and management of J-1 and H-1 visas.Reviewed and corrected erroneous submissions; resolved client payroll and personnel issues. Ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.Tracked employee vacation, personal, sick, and other leave time; verified attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and posted information in designated records. Compiled employee time, production, and payroll data to compute wages and deductions; processed and issued employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. Coordinated workers compensation, health / wellness, pension / 401K, and flexible benefit plans. AccomplishmentDeveloped positive and productive relationships with clients while correcting and revamping policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal statutes.

Managed and administered division payroll for 4 departments and 300+ employees; performed human resources duties; oversaw division remodeling projects.Administered FMLA, CFRA, disability, and workers compensation.Provided assistance with development and administration of budgets; audited and ensured budgets adhered to university standards.Trained, developed, and supervised front office personnel.Resolved employee relations issues; performed preventative coaching and made recommendations for disciplinary action as needed.Represented the Senior Business Officer in his absence. AccomplishmentsRectified possible California Labor Law compliance issue by recommending and instituting a change in procedure regarding payment to faculty for services rendered.Wrote policies for the employment of physicians in post-graduate education, including a 30-page narrative, that were accepted by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.Selected to participate on committee to develop online staff timekeeping system after success in developing and implementing faculty database.Ensured successful laboratory operations for tenure-track professor's final research project during upheaval of building remodel.

Mba, Business Administration / Management

Ba, History