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Boston, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Identify system, process, and policy deficiencies leading to inaccuracies in year-end data for:o W2so Payroll related taxeso Compliance with Federal and State regulations
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing o Lead team of 3 payroll professionalso Multi company/multi stateo Weekly/Bi-weekly/union/non-union payrolls, ~1000 employeeso Identify and remediate bottlenecks
• Integrate payroll function into H.R. work siloo Educate HR on complexities of payrollo Increase visibility of function within division and company at-largeo Clearly define roles and responsibilities within team and.
• Effect knowledge transfer from Interim Payroll Director (consultant)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Set up payroll processes, policies, and systems for a biopharmaceutical manufacturing start-up with aggressive growth goals
• Managed biweekly, multi-state payroll which grew from 30 employees to 400 employees in six months.
• Participated directly in the implementation of payroll, time and attendance, human capital management, and 401k systems in order to support the acquisition of an 24x7 business with 270 employees by March 1, 2021.
• Evaluated, onboarded, and managed the relationships with all third-party payroll vendors including:o ADP for payroll and tax serviceso PaySpecs for internal payroll processing
• Provided subject matter expertise to our acquisition consultants, Deloitte.
• Identified and resolved year end discrepancies related to the issuance of W-2’s:o Incorrect SSN’so Incorrect tax withholdings

Cambridge, MA

• Senior Payroll Manager (January 2017-Present)Payroll Manager (June 2014-January 2017)Payroll Administrator (June 2012-June 2014)
• Managed biweekly, multi-state payroll for 700 employees using ADP Workforce Now, Oracle HCM and SAP.
• Hired, managed and coached payroll team.
• Received exceptional customer service ratings as validated by internal customer service survey.
• Developed and maintained relationships with Equity, HR, Legal and others to ensure accurate and timely flow of data.
• Collaborated with cross functional stakeholders to transition payroll from a semi-monthly to a bi- weekly payroll to be compliant with applicable state laws.

Braintree, MA

• Processed biweekly, multi-state payroll for 170 employees, using ADP Pay Expert and ezLabor Time Manager
• Produced various production and ad-hoc reports via ADP Reporting.
• Reviewed and analyzed changes to state and federal laws pertaining to payroll and reported necessary or suggested changes to management.
• Made recommendations as regards to a complete employee benefit change and facilitated the implementation of the change with Senior Management
• Implemented and managed ADP’s ezLabor Manager timekeeping system.
• Managed worker’s compensation claims and OSHA log.

Plymouth, MA

• Processed biweekly, multi-state payroll for 220 employees, using ADP PC Payroll for Windows, Expense Online and Eclipse Time clock software systems.
• Prepared all reports and applications required by federal and state agencies, such as IRS, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies.
• Reviewed and analyzed changes to state and federal laws pertaining to payroll, reported necessary or suggested changes to management.
• Processed new-hire paperwork ensuring complete and timely documentation and compliance.

Plymouth, MA

• Coached and counseled managers and associates on employee relation matters.
• Achieved recruitment targets by creating and maintaining a pool of qualified candidates for multiple job titles by utilizing a variety of tools, including Monster.com, print media and job fairs.
• Administered performance review process to ensure appropriate and accurate annual review of all employees.
• Managed employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, IRA, life insurance, COBRA and worker’s compensation. Reviewed, audited and approved vendor bills. Conducted annual review to maintain a cost effective and.
• Administered all disciplinary, grievance and unemployment processes.

Middleboro, MA

• Partnered with vendors in benefit plan design and administered programs including: health, dental, 401k, ESOP, COBRA, and Leave of Absence.
• Initiated and managed the recruiting process, new hire orientation, and corporate policy and procedure education.
• Maintained the integrity of HR reporting, organizational charts, and systems.

Rockland, MA

• Assistant Human Resources Manager (Sept 2005-February 2006) Human Resources Manager (January 2004-August 2005)Accounting Assistant /Payroll & Benefits Coordinator (August 2001-January 2004)
• Successfully transitioned from full-time manager to part-time assistant manager, on my recommendation, with no adverse impact to the business. Identified, recruited and trained my recommended replacement as Human.
• Established Human Resources Department by recruiting and hiring two additional HR professionals to respond to the escalating human resources needs of the organization as it transitioned from a small to mid-sized.
• Fostered a culture of camaraderie, loyalty, and fun through recognition events such as themed quarterly meetings and grand opening events.
• Built human resources infrastructure, including policies and procedures, performance evaluations, training and record-keeping tools.
• Managed employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, IRA, life insurance, COBRA and worker’s compensation. Reviewed, audited and approved vendor bills. Conducted annual review to maintain a cost effective and.