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Detroit, Mi, Us

Novi, Michigan, Us

• Led the seamless execution of biweekly and monthly payroll processes for employees in the US and Korea, utilizing UKG and Deel systems.• Collaborated with the Finance Department to deliver comprehensive payroll reports, addressing diverse inquiries and ensuring alignment with financial objectives.• Took charge of registering the company for state and local taxes in locations with employees, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.• Efficiently set up and terminated garnishments within the UKG system, contributing to accurate and compliant payroll processes.• Played a crucial role in assembling and executing Severance packages for employees affected by a Reduction in Force (RIF), ensuring a smooth transition.• Managed, audited, and maintained all benefit plans on a quarterly basis, ensuring optimal utilization and compliance.• Oversaw the enrollment and termination processes for employees in COBRA benefits, demonstrating expertise in benefits management.• Orchestrated events promoting health and wellness, fostering a positive corporate culture.• Assisted employees with inquiries related to payroll, benefits, open enrollment, employment verifications, and HRIS system through various channels, including email, chat, and the help desk ticketing system.• Managed and maintained the HRIS system, conducting training sessions for new and existing employees on its functionalities.• Led onboarding processes and orientation sessions for new hires, contributing to a smooth integration into the organization.•Actively participated in the launch of the ERP system on Microsoft D365 with Stoneridge and Flex spring.• Reviewed, analyzed, and updated all employee I9 forms to ensure compliance with Federal standards.• Implemented modules such as Benefits Administration, Learning Management, Performance Appraisal, and EDI feeds to enhance organizational efficiency.• Created Standard Operating Procedures to streamline processes and ensure consistency.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Processed payments for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), Blue Care Network (BCN), Woodward Straits Insurance Company (WSIC) ranging from $0.10 to $92,000,000.00.• Served as the Blue Cross representative between customers and vendors for payment inquiries. • Reviewed and processed Expense Reports for employees and executives, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Managed the reviewing, logging, and saving of Payment Requests that came in through DocuSign.• Assisted with different inquiries received through the departmental inbox, demonstrating effective problem-solving skills.•Helped internal customers with billing processing.• Performed check voiding and reissuing for BCN, contributing to accurate financial processes.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Responsible for reconciling payroll accounts monthly ranging from $500 to $120,000.• Assist in annual W-2 reconciliation process for 8,000+ employees.• Corroborating and keying journal entries into PeopleSoft Financials that range from $0.10 to $92,000,000.• Responsible for ensuring accuracy in our PeopleSoft Financials through testing the system.• Validate that garnishments are set up correctly and are collecting payment every paycheck as well as making sure that they are released properly.• Maintain and update the open claims we have with our collection agency.• Evaluate and verify bi-weekly payroll wire-transfers ranging from $500 to 92,000,000.• Manage the UAW/NBU Scholarship program that grants up to $600,000 a year to employees and their children.• Support Payroll Representatives with different job tasks as needed.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Arrange, organize, create, and update personal files• Open, arrange, and distribute mail• Perform tests on new electronic applications such as Fitness and Weight Reimbursement and PeopleSoft Payroll for North America. • Process UAW/NBU Scholarship Applications • Mentor and assist with Project Search Students • Support Payroll Representatives with different job tasks• Review and analyze that all employee I9’s are completed to Federal standards • Input employee verification into Accurate Background system• Review findings weekly with HRIS and HR Directors to discuss action plan for reverification• Orchestrated office renovation• Provide the Legal Department the proper information to fulfill Subpoena Requests