Lori Arvonio Lastowski, Phr Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Florida, United States

Tampa, Fl, Us

HRPT Consulting provides HRIS/HCM Technology consulting. We help your company improve processes by providing services that analyze current practices, implement your new HRIS/HCM system or enhance and extend use of your current HR system. Our specialty is UKG Pro (UltiPro), but our extensive experience with other systems such as ADP and Kronos, make us a valuable partner for all of your HRIS/HCM and Payroll needs.Services provided will address any aspect of your HCM life cycle. Our services include: • Strategic Planning • Evaluation & Vendor Selection• Implementation Client-Side Consulting/Support• Post Go-Live Support• System Analysis & Optimization• Business Intelligence and Analytics Support• Custom End-User Training• Integration & Technical Assistance

Oldsmar, Fl, Us

• Researched and successfully negotiated contracts with vendors for HRIS and Time & Attendance systems. • Coordinated activities for implementation of HRIS systems UltiPro and Kronos.• Configured UltiPro system for benefit Open Enrollment and Life Events eliminating paper enrollment.• Collaborated with all levels of users from corporate executive staff to facility level line users to identify procedure and policy needs ensuring all requirements were met. • Designed and conducted training classes and webinars for all levels of users from upper management to staff level, increasing system use and improving processes. • Created, monitored and maintained 10+ system interfaces with external vendor systems. • Evaluated the payroll department processes to identify and correct inefficiencies thereby reducing costly payroll errors such as overpayments. • Responsible for data integrity, system enhancements, testing of system changes, report writing, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.• Developed and executed analytical reports in Business Intelligence (BI) for managers and executives.• Ensured HRIS and payroll processes are documented to maintain consistency and continuity by creating Standard Operating Procedures.• Managed a payroll team and oversaw the processing of payroll for over 3,500 employees in 44 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and with 4 union Collective Bargaining Agreements

Sunrise, Fl, Us

SeaWorld Headquarters assignment:• Provided expert management services on project-based assignments related to payroll, human resources and HRIS systems. • Managed the year-end close process including tax reconciliation, payroll balancing, W2 verification and annual tax filing.• Designed and conducted training sessions for Payroll Team related to year-end processes and new practices• Developed strategic process improvements that identified key responsibilities resulting in improved timeliness and accuracy of data exchanges between departments. • Analyzed current processes and procedures for the payroll department and recommended cost effective and efficient process improvements for their payroll of 30,000 employees using ADP Enterprise v5.• Collaborated with the payroll team, managers and field staff to develop strategic process improvements to increase efficiencies. • Developed Standard Operating Procedure and instructional documentation for duties related to the Payroll Department.

Florida, Us

Greystone Healthcare Management - Tampa, FL Nov 2005 - Sep 2013 Director of Payroll• Coordinated activities as a Project Manager for implementation of UKG Pro, ADP Enterprise, Smartlinx time and labor management system.• Reduced costs associated with printing, delivery and storage of paper checks plus paper reports 95% by implementing mandatory direct deposit or pay card compliance to employees.• Decreased overtime costs by $170,000 annually by changing pay period and training staff on using new time and attendance system to proactively adjust schedules. • Reduced costs associated with off cycle checks by $26,000 annually by identifying the root causes then educating staff on methods to reduce errors and providing alternatives to creating checks. • Created new procedures on how to cross check and balance payroll to ensure accuracy of a $140,000,000 gross payroll for 6,000 plus employees. • Evaluated HRIS and Time and Attendance systems and negotiated with vendors reducing costs on contracts. • Coordinated activities as a Project Manager for implementation of ADP Enterprise, Smartlinx time and labor management system and Ultimate Software’s HRIS System UltiPro.• Coordinated and conducted associate training on new system accommodating all levels of knowledge.• Reviewed business processes to identify weaknesses and create innovated solutions to improve processes. • Created Business Intelligence (BI) reports for upper management streamlining and automating data review.• Oversaw and managed payroll department staff processing 30 separate payrolls for 6,000 employees.

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

• Supervised and facilitated cooperation among three separate departments resulting in a 12% increase in client satisfaction service scores. • Counseled and provided productive feedback to associates to promote growth of the individuals and provide direction for career development with a 50% promotion rate within a year. • Managed multiple special needs client accounts concurrently providing satisfactory and timely resolutions.• Reorganized the Data Entry department through extensive evaluations of time, input methods and scheduling to increase efficiency for optimal delivery of service to the client.• Resolved payroll tax discrepancies for clients by analyzing payroll reports, reviewing tax filings of the 941, 940 and state returns, researching IRS guidelines and creating evaluation reports and spreadsheets.