Leah Smolinski, Cpp Email & Phone Number

- Supervise, coach and work with a team of payroll specialists-Ensure that Employee Service Centre clients receive quality payroll administration and error-free service-Find opportunities to improve payroll processing effectiveness (including electronic/automated processing of repetitive tasks)-Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements, including identification of changes in tax laws (tax rate, remittance and filing frequency, method of payment, etc.)-Help the payroll specialists resolve service delivery issues relating to the HC calendar, system issues, third parties (e.g., government, the courts) or vendor issues-Responsible for meeting and reviewing internal Service Level Agreements-Provide daily direction to payroll specialists and coordinate resource allocation within the team, providing additional coverage as required (e.g. once a year for payroll)-Responsible for daily team performance and coordinate communication and information flows within the team-Approve and may lead training and development activities-Participate in continuous improvement projects as required-Negotiate service contracts with external suppliers-Work with Spokes, Transactions Processing, COEs and HC Operations to scope and implement COE initiatives

Appleton, Wi

• Maintain payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees• Oversee the day-to-day operations related to payroll processing.• Act as a coach to payroll employees.• Contribute to the achievement of the team’s objectives by monitoring the various KPIs in place.• Implement solutions to speed up processing, minimize errors and ensure deadlines are met and document processes.• Perform activities related to payroll processing, according to the various federal and state laws, on multiple payroll platforms, while ensuring process validation.• Analyze problems to identify the source and solve them.• Ensure that remittances meet prescribed deadlines and approve payments.• Prepare various documents and reports required by different stakeholders.• Oversee the end-of-year process.• Prepare W-2s, distribute to employees, and complete government filing.• Responsible for all payroll government reporting and filing with federal, state, and local municipalities for employee withholdings.• Collaborate on the integration of payroll for acquisitions.• Properly apply the work agreements specific to various locations.• Ensure quality customer service for payroll services.

Appleton, Wi

-Contribute to project planning-Deliver project tasks according to plan-Responsible for implementing the defined payroll process in new system with assistance of implementation partner-Responsible for deliverable quality (including training and change management collaboration)-Communicates on a defined frequency activities progress to the Project Manager

-Processing multiple bi-weekly payrolls-Verify electronic time cards for payroll processing-Generating and analyzing reports for internal and external clients-Preparing and processing garnishments, employee deductions, etc.-Comply with requirements for the Affordable Care Act-Process termination packages-Correspond with the Department of Workforce Development for unemployment and wage verifications-Make adjustments to benefits and premiums for enrollments, changes, and terminations-Work closely with human capital generalists to properly administer compensation and benefit changes-Partner with plant managers to review and analyze various key performance indicators

Appleton, Wi

• Perform accounts receivable functions• Compile and review invoices• Run producer payroll as needed• Maintain relationships with customers and producers• Reconcile hauler accounts monthly• Monitor credit balances and payment discrepancies• Fill in for various positions as needed (i.e. Producer Payroll Specialist, Receptionist, former Plant Controller)

Appleton, Wi

• Perform accurate and timely accounting functions to provide premium statements• Reconcile billing statements• Process member and plan changes and re-run bills• Service customers to meet their needs• Explain contract provisions, premium discrepancies, billing procedures and plan benefits• Handle complex calls for research and explanation• Review reports and take action according to established guidelines• Participate in meetings and discussions

Appleton, Wi

• Work with credit analysts to prepare credit write-ups for loan committee• Attend weekly loan committee meetings• Review and track financial statements• Spread financial statements• Analyze credit reports• Compile financial reports• Track changes in loan and deposit balances• Maintain client, prospect, and referral source database

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting, 4.0

High School Diploma, General