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Hamilton, On, Ca

Hamilton, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Total Rewards Operations Manager at DECIEM, I specialize in the strategic design, implementation, and management of holistic benefits programs that prioritize employee well-being and drive organizational success. With global benefits program oversight, I ensure alignment with our strategic objectives. My leadership extends to process enhancement and standards improvement, fostering operational efficiency through coordination with global teams.I've successfully managed end-to-end payroll processes on a global scale and ensure year-end processes are both accurate and compliant with regulations. My focus on customer service and employee satisfaction is a cornerstone of my approach, aiming to enhance well-being and overall job satisfaction.My expertise extends to offering insights into best practices for both routine and complex payroll transactions, while strictly adhering to relevant legislation and internal policies. I guide global operations administration to facilitate seamless information flow, providing vital support to human resources, payroll, and finance teams.I'm committed to driving process improvements, modifications, updates, and technology enhancements to optimize the delivery of payroll and benefits services, all while prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of our valued employees.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I managed payroll administration for a UK and Continental European workforce, overseeing monthly payroll for 250+ UK and 30+ Continental European employees. My role included end-to-end payroll processes, year-end activities, and resolution of discrepancies.I excelled in ensuring smooth employee onboarding, departures, and changes, along with updating payroll records. Handling inquiries on payroll procedures, benefits, and more, I offered guidance on best practices and maintained strict compliance with regulations and policies.In benefits management, I administered services like employee enrollment and database maintenance, demonstrating expertise in benefits, compliance, and vendor management. This included reconciling and auditing monthly invoices, resolving discrepancies, and implementing plan changes. I also effectively communicated with employees on benefits matters.

Canada

In my role, I conducted compensation analysis, including market data assessment, job evaluation system management, and the development of standardized job descriptions. I collaborated with HR leadership on merit increase guidelines, offered guidance on compensation policies, and ensured regulatory compliance.Additionally, I managed and maintained compensation data in HRIS, generating customized reports. I actively contributed to Total Rewards programs and HR initiatives.In benefits administration, I facilitated employee enrollment and database maintenance, overseeing monthly invoices and remittances. I played a crucial role in plan changes and collaborated with payroll departments to maintain accurate benefit records, all while communicating with employees on benefits-related inquiries and updates.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Payroll & Benefits Administrator/ Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR Corp)Responsible for the administration and execution of the company’s payroll process, including weekly US (100+) and bi-weekly for 60+ multi-province Canadian locations for over 5,000 hourly and salaried restaurant employees. Responsibilities include:• Work as a payroll liaison, by building relationships with employees and answering payroll inquiries• Expert user of ADP Payroll Suite • Assist managers and hourly employees in the use of the ADP payroll suite• Work closely with the payroll colleagues to ensure that the month end and quarter end processes are accurate and timely• Calculate WSIB remittances for restaurant payrolls• Entering payroll adjustments for all restaurants• Ensure proper deduction of employee wage garnishments• Timely management of new hire/terminated employee information into payroll system• Maintain and update employee/payroll documents• Formulate spreadsheets, maintain confidential human resource records and compiled reports from different the databases including vacation tracking and other ad hoc reports• Manage special projects, including data migration between benefit provider and ADP WorkforceNow and subsequent career connections.• Year end processing• Responsible for managing and processing all aspects of weekly payroll and benefits for over approximately 100 hourly and salary employees in the US. • Responsible for the management and maintenance of the company’s benefits for hourly and salaried restaurant employees (5,000+). Responsibilities include; enrollment of new hires and current employees, management of benefit records, billing and reconciliation of benefits payments, benefits liaison for company employees

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Oakville, Ontario

Working with Oakvillgreen in the conservation and preservation of the biodiversity in Oakville, Ontario. Involved in a number of different tasks including; coordination of tree planting and invasive plant removal events, developing, task leadership, promotion and volunteer recruitment, leasing with different stakeholders.

Uk & Canada

Epsom, Uk

Environmental consulting role within the Human Health - Land Quality practice at Atkins Global

London, United Kingdom

Engaged as a graduate student to develop a methodology for the assessment of land contamination within project based Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The outcome of this engagement served as the dissertation project to complete Master’s degree in environmental science.

London, United Kingdom

Involved in a full range of activities including client liaison, site and risk assessments, health and safety at work, task leadership, development, promotion and volunteer recruitment, education and social activities

Payroll Compliance Practicioner, Payroll

Master’S Degree, Environmental Analysis And Assessment