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Montclair, Nj, Us

New York, New York, Us

Notable accomplishments:Led RFP process to identify replacement HRIS vendorLed Implementation of Workday to replace all HR functions including payroll, benefits, performance, talent, learning, compensation, recruiting ect.

New York, New York, Us

• Provide strategic leadership to executive team on all companywide HR technology and total reward initiatives to support key business objectives and enhance the employee experience.• Present quarterly analytic reports to function heads on key business outcomes.• Lead payroll/HR technology team, which includes two direct reports. • Manage payroll administration for over 1,300 employees, across more than 80 locations and 11 states (NY, IL, GA, SC, NC, FL, NJ, TX, PA, WI, LA). • Manage report creation and automation to internal and external SFTP connections across all departments, while partnering with the technology team.• Manage technical support for all HR technology and lead system configuration, updates, maintenance for all HRIS modules.• Manage the GL reconciliation process for all HR related items.• Oversee all payroll, HRIS, and benefits relationships for external vendors. Notable accomplishments:o Led the implementation of a new payroll subsidiary to support remote employees during the pandemic.o Implemented a system to assist with the tracking of COVID-19 testing, vaccine, and questionnaire requirements for over 1,000 employees during the height of the pandemic.o Automated and streamlined the onboarding process to eliminate paper forms and reduce time needed to support new employees.o Managed the creation of an electronic performance evaluation process across the bank, including mid-year and year-end forms to align with yearly increases.o Revamped payroll process timeline and procedures to reduce overpayments and cut down on corrections needed. o Created automated file feeds to various vendors to reduce manual tasks. Initiated automated process to distribute all regularly scheduled reports across the company.

New York, New York, Us

Lead payroll, HRIS and HR operations strategy. Serve as the payroll manager for over 1200 employees and over 70 locations. Created workflow for COVID-19 vaccine reporting and weekly testing to comply with Company policy. Automated and streamlined the onboarding and new hire process. Outlined and refined the payroll process that reduced mistakes and processing time. Ownership of HRIS and payroll system. Manage a team of HRIS and payroll professionals. Manage payroll GL reconciliation. Provided analytics surrounding the HR life cycle. Create and manage automated file feeds from HRIS system to vendors. Lead and manage all audit processes and requests. Streamline and automated the HR reporting function. Served as a temporary benefits manager while the role was empty.

New York, New York, Us

Serve as point of contact for all HRIS systems. Evaluate all system upgrades and any system or module enhancements and provide any updated documentation to employees. Leading implementation of ATS (Greenhouse). Assisting in implementation of compensation system (HRSoft) and human capital management system (Darwin) Serve as the main contact for employee questions and issues relating to HRIS system including Payroll, Time and Attendance, Job demographics, and taxes. Maintain and audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards. Assist with implementation of new HR system. Evaluate payroll & HR Operations processes for improvements and efficiencies. Process all payroll items including: bi-weekly payroll, new hires, terminations, tax status, overtime, 401k and employee adjustments. Collaborate with our Finance team for GL account reconciliation. Implemented and make internal survey system. Serve as the main contact for all ad hoc assignments as requested by HR, Finance and Audit. Perform reporting for monthly, quarterly and year-end processes, FDICIA and regulatory requirements.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Maintain and update ADP and SilkRoad products. Schedule and Run timely reports for the department, Senior Executives, and other areas of the bank using ADP reporting. Administrator of SilkRoad products (Recruiting, Onboarding, and Performance). Created and implementing SilkRoad Performance System. Lead weekly system project meetings. Created and maintained integration feeds to and from ADP/SilkRoad products. Documented, Updated and Tested processes and procedures for using systems and applications. Organize the onboarding process and make any changes to the process. Backup for eTime maintenance and ADP payroll. Created training videos for managers to help with the onboarding process in RedCarpet. Management of Internships and summer positions in tandem with Recruiter. Reviewed resumes, set up interviews, and contacted potential employees to help them through the pre-employment process. Worked with Aurico to submit cases for pre-employment. Maintain stock purchases, vests, and changes.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Worked in human resources in benefits, payroll, and recruiting. Working with HRIS system inputting employee information and running reports. Working with the HR director on a smooth transition through a merger. Helping implement new onboarding and recruitment systems. Implemented a wellness program and served on the wellness committee.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Worked in human resources in benefits, payroll, and recruiting. Working with HRIS system inputting employee information and running reports. Working with the HR director on a smooth transition through a merger. Helping implement new onboarding and recruitment systems. Implemented a wellness program and served on the wellness committee.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Organized documents and helped transition from a paper format to an electronic format. Took the lead on a project to order gifts for the company. Helped launch the wellness program.

Worked with patients on daily exercises. Helped motivate patients to continue their physical therapy.

Kinesiology, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science