Richard Molony-Steiner, Mba, Cpp Email & Phone Number

Burlingame, California, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

•Managed and processed all domestic and global end-to-end payroll for 1400+ employees, including U.S., Canada, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Poland and UK using Workday, OneSource Virtual, Moore Kingston Smith, and Vistra software systems.•Managed and developed payroll analyst who assisted with payroll processing and compliance. •Partnered with HRIS team on creation, testing and implementation of system payroll reports, data load files, annual benefit setup, semi-annual Workday releases. •Key stakeholder of project team for newly acquired companies onboarding to Relativity HRIS system (Workday), ensuring accurate employee data transition/load files and exceptional employee experience with minimal disruption. •Collaborated with tax and accounting teams to ensure proper balancing, remittance and compliance of all payroll accounts, including research of any system discrepancies. •Established and maintained standard operating procedures (SOP) for payroll processes and HR practices, aligning to SOX compliance and readiness. •Developed and maintained business continuity plan for all payroll functions.•Led year-end payroll and compliance process – to include employee communications and the creation & approval of all state and federal W-2 forms for employees. •Partnered with senior HR leadership on implementation projects of new systems and improvements.•Collaborated with benefits manager and HRIS team on annual 401(k) audit & non-discrimination testing.•Ensured compliance and correct nexus withholding for employees working remote during covid era, including registration and opening of appropriate state and local tax accounts with applicable entities. •Partnered with state agencies to combat fraudulent unemployment claims

Chicago, Il, Us

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

bswift is a subsidiary of CVS Health Corporation•Partnered with company leadership and HR teams, serving as bswift liaison to corporate payroll team. Processed employee departmental changes, promotions and compensation changes within Ultipro HRIS system.•Worked with finance and senior leadership in mapping out organizational hierarchy and cost center structure.•Coordinated Business Continuity and Incident Management Planning with input from business leaders as necessary.•Led bswift employee recognition program and served as business liaison for employee engagement initiatives, managing budget of $225,000 annually.•Core planning committee member for annual client conference•Partnered with vendors and served as liaison to corporate procurement for all office related goods and services.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

•Subject matter expert for various business units, human resources and finance, to support reorganizations (small- and large-scale changes) for implementation into the HR system and hierarchy structure.•Mapped out new organizational structure for large scale reorganizations impacting upwards of 1000 employees based on business and finance requirements.•Partnered with business units and finance to outline reporting relationships and cost center structure, which met organizational hierarchy guidelines and business needs.•Implemented acquired companies into payroll and human resource system through centralized reorganization process.•Analyzed and resolved complex payroll issues from employees, managers, and human resources partners within the Aetna organization.•Closely worked with wage attachment vendors in ensuring accuracy of payroll files as well as direct customer service support to employees who had wage attachment inquiries.•Effectively lead regression testing initiative for payroll system upgrades and enhancements

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

• Member of implementation team to roll out new payroll platform enterprise wide (Peoplesoft to UltiPro). • Ownership of initiatives in testing, training and new procedure creation.• Engaged with HR shared service leaders and staff to create procedures for payroll processing functions within new environment. • Direct support to the bswift organization (an Aetna acquired company) and HR leadership with regards to company transition and new system.• Provide on-site support during UltiPro transition as well as direct platform training with leadership and line-level staff. • Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll, benefit and human resource transactions using PeopleSoft/Oracle and Ultipro software programs. • Close working relationship with senior HR leaders in the implementation of new payroll system to include testing, workflow administration, and implementation. • Ensured all transactions were in compliance with company policies and programs, systems’ specifications, city, county, state and federal government regulations. • Analyzed and resolved complex payroll issues from employees, managers, and Human Resources professionals within the Aetna organization. • Assisted management team with workflow, scheduling of daily activities, and process improvements. • Managed wage attachment system input, processing and employee service for enterprise.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

bswift was acquired by Aetna, a CVS Health Company in 2014•Oversaw bswift payroll processing, using Ultipro HRIS system to establish and maintain employee payroll and benefit records for more than 350 employees on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis in a fast-paced environment.•Computed wages per FLSA regulations, calculating and recording payroll benefit deductions, garnishment processing, requests for off-cycle payroll adjustments, and termination payouts based on state regulations.•Ensured timely calculation and upload of deferred compensation and health savings accounts to applicable vendors on a semi-monthly frequency.•Ensured that all applicable State Tax ID numbers and State Unemployment ID numbers were registered with various entities and all information was accurately uploaded to payroll software for tax team processing.•Prepared and finalized year-end payroll processing and close out, as company transitioned on to Aetna payroll platform.•Upon transition from bswift to Aetna HRIS system, validated and processed equity payout to all bswift employees•Analyzed and resolved complex payroll issues from employees, managers, and Human Resources colleagues within the Aetna organization.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

•Performed enterprise-wide processing tasks using AS400 programs (Timeworks and Infinium) to establish and maintain employee payroll and benefit records for more than 70,000 employees in a fast-paced, high-energy department.•Computed wages per FLSA and union regulations, calculating and recording payroll benefit deductions, garnishment processing, requests for off-cycle payroll adjustments, and termination payouts based on state regulations.•Processed, closed, and balanced bi-weekly payroll at multiple hotel/casino properties, each with more than 7,500 team members and individual FEIN accounts. •Served as a senior analyst and department liaison to all corporate-level employees.•Oversaw payroll processing in multiple states, including California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, New Jersey and Nevada, applying compliance of state compensation laws for those locations.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

•Assisted in the management of the wardrobe/employee uniform department at three large Las Vegas properties, providing uniforms for multiple retail and casino outlets.•Direct supervision and engagement efforts for staff of 25, including multi-shift scheduling, daily entry and verification of payroll per union and company payroll policies.•Management of department time keeping and annual budget.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

•Assisted in the management of the Housekeeping Department at a Las Vegas-based casino/hotel. •Carried out daily payroll entry and verification of time compliance per union and company payroll policies. •Scheduled, trained, and managed more than 300 hotel employees on all aspects of office management as well as employee engagement and conflict resolution. •Used the AS400 database system, Timeworks and Infinium payroll software, and Microsoft Office applications. •Achieved high-volume customer service with an emphasis on hotel cleanliness and overall facilities appeal. •Maintained a close working relationship with the front office team in the areas of room reservations and readiness. •Prepared and presented weekly department budget updates to senior leadership.

• Managed office operations, payroll, and staff for a Las Vegas-based construction company consisting of $10M in annual contracts and 85 employees.• Ensured company FLSA compliance relating to quarterly tax payment, garnishments, and benefit deductions.•Managed accounts payable/receivable processing, preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, and new job file creation.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management Emphasis

Bachelor Of Arts, Social Science Studies