Experience

CGFNS International, Inc.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief People Officer

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Simply Beautiful Smiles, Inc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

  Promoted to Director of Human Resources. Appointed by the CEO and Board of Directors during the restructuring of the organization to head the Human Resources Department.

• Corporate Human Resources (HR) Manager » HR Operations | Benefits Management

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2022

  Hand-selected by CHRO to conduct full scope of HR generalist affairs, benefits administration and payroll for 500+ employees across 30 dental practices in PA and NJ. As company experiences rapid, acquisition-fueled growth, process new hires and terminations, administer workers’ comp, FMLA, and COBRA, and benefits .



Axalta Coating Systems

• Australia
• Chemicals
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior HR Operations Specialist » Human Resources | Project Management

  • 2019 - 2019

  Orchestrated initiative for this global coatings provider to launch Kronos automated time and attendance solution, partnering with vendor on customization, ensuring proper data capture, overseeing design and configuration for the sites, and facilitating testing.

• Payroll Supervisor » Field HR Management | Payroll Admiimstration

  • 2018 - 2019

  Advanced to this role during high-growth period, to instrumentally contribute to North America HR team, directing US, Canadian, and expatriate payroll for 5,000+ employees in manufacturing, R&D, and the field. Processed new hires, verified compensation, and administered salary increases. Audited payroll, monitored company tax withholdings, individual tax withholdings, and administered 401(k) benefits. ► Directed 3-month migration of US and Canada payroll function from Ultipro to… Show more Advanced to this role during high-growth period, to instrumentally contribute to North America HR team, directing US, Canadian, and expatriate payroll for 5,000+ employees in manufacturing, R&D, and the field. Processed new hires, verified compensation, and administered salary increases. Audited payroll, monitored company tax withholdings, individual tax withholdings, and administered 401(k) benefits. ► Directed 3-month migration of US and Canada payroll function from Ultipro to in-house, which involved visiting vendor’s corporate HQ for on-site training, accessing requisite elements of pay data, and learning all payroll processes. ► Solely managed payroll during course of every corporate transition, the largest of which impacted 500+ employees. Distinguished among few who won performance bonus, for demonstrating high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Payroll & HR Generalist » HR Operations | Payroll Administration

  • 2017 - 2018

  Administered payroll and conducted full scope of HR generalist affairs supporting Finance, IT, and Procurement. Facilitated hiring, employee development, and performance management. Addressed employee issues, issued personnel improvement plans, and conducted terminations.

• Payroll Specialist » Payroll Admiistration | Compensation & Benefits | HRIS

  • 2014 - 2017

  Integrally contributed to payroll administration process, by analyzing pay data to ensure accuracy, as well as addressing day-to-day issues spanning compensation, taxes, benefits, and HRIS. Additionally, participated in year-end activities to ensure accuracy of W-2s.



Sunoco Lubricants

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Specialist » Payroll Administration | Benefits

  • 2008 - 2014

  Promoted to oversee full scope of payroll analysis and processing, involving verifying accuracy of pay data reports, ensuring timeliness of payroll transactions, researching and resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with HR on all payroll affairs. Administered pre-tax transit program, garnishments, W-4s, tax balance adjustments, bonuses, reporting, G/L detail distribution, pay histories, check distribution, deduction releases, and savings bonds. Served as back-up processor for direct… Show more Promoted to oversee full scope of payroll analysis and processing, involving verifying accuracy of pay data reports, ensuring timeliness of payroll transactions, researching and resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with HR on all payroll affairs. Administered pre-tax transit program, garnishments, W-4s, tax balance adjustments, bonuses, reporting, G/L detail distribution, pay histories, check distribution, deduction releases, and savings bonds. Served as back-up processor for direct deposits, as well as coordinator for payroll record retention. Utilized payroll processing software applications, mainframe, and PeopleSoft.

• HR Project Specialist » HR Operations | Project Management

  • 2007 - 2008

  Advanced to this role to provide leadership in corporate-wide launch of S.T.A.R.T. automated time and attendance system. Pre-launch, formulated test scripts and conducted user and regression testing. Fully directed training, structuring training materials and conducting management and user training. Liaised between HR group, S.T.A.R.T. team, and the field, shepherding all communications.

• Field Human Resources Representative » Workforce Planning | Recruitment

  • 2000 - 2007

  Retained during period of sweeping organizational change as sole recruitment professional to provide HR support for 100+ convenience stores. Deployed HR programs to the field. Cultivated relationships with hiring managers to communicate regarding current and projected hiring needs. Led candidate searches leveraging traditional and digital methodologies, and evaluated applicants’ eligibility and qualifications. Conducted competitor wage surveys, to ensure Sunoco continued to attract high-quality… Show more Retained during period of sweeping organizational change as sole recruitment professional to provide HR support for 100+ convenience stores. Deployed HR programs to the field. Cultivated relationships with hiring managers to communicate regarding current and projected hiring needs. Led candidate searches leveraging traditional and digital methodologies, and evaluated applicants’ eligibility and qualifications. Conducted competitor wage surveys, to ensure Sunoco continued to attract high-quality candidates. Provided HR support during store openings, acquisitions, and closings. ► Identified new candidate sources, innovated recruitment materials, and instituted progressive recruitment procedures to attract high-quality management candidates and generate applicant flow for other retail positions. ► Directed on-the-job training to enhance management’s leadership competencies in customer satisfaction, turnover reduction, progressive discipline, recruiting and retention, employee relations, and sexual harassment. ► Provided training leadership, spearheading team overhauling new hire orientation program, structuring training orientation guide for new field HR representatives, and creating tip sheet on best recruiting and retention practices. ► Conducted site visits to high-turnover stores, to evaluate HR and operational practices, identify root cause of issues, and recommend strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention.



Step By Step, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Service Director » HR Management | HR Operations | Recruitment

  • 1995 - 2000

  Provided administrative leadership over all community residential programs, which encompassed granting program admission, directing staff, ensuring 24/7 on-call availability, and upholding licensing requirements. Liaised between case manager, family, and workshop. As program specialist, provided technical assistance. Supported service director in annual budget administration and cost control. Performed broad base of HR functions. ► Steered staff recruitment and selection initiatives, and… Show more Provided administrative leadership over all community residential programs, which encompassed granting program admission, directing staff, ensuring 24/7 on-call availability, and upholding licensing requirements. Liaised between case manager, family, and workshop. As program specialist, provided technical assistance. Supported service director in annual budget administration and cost control. Performed broad base of HR functions. ► Steered staff recruitment and selection initiatives, and guided comprehensive new hire onboarding and orientation programs. ► Directed training and development for residential lead workers and residential program workers, identifying training needs, scheduling programs, ensuring medication administration training, and monitoring effectiveness. ► Provided leadership over and directed work for residential lead workers; managed performance. ► Issued decisions regarding employee discipline and termination. ► Represented agency at unemployment hearings. Show less Provided administrative leadership over all community residential programs, which encompassed granting program admission, directing staff, ensuring 24/7 on-call availability, and upholding licensing requirements. Liaised between case manager, family, and workshop. As program specialist, provided technical assistance. Supported service director in annual budget administration and cost control. Performed broad base of HR functions. ► Steered staff recruitment and selection initiatives, and… Show more Provided administrative leadership over all community residential programs, which encompassed granting program admission, directing staff, ensuring 24/7 on-call availability, and upholding licensing requirements. Liaised between case manager, family, and workshop. As program specialist, provided technical assistance. Supported service director in annual budget administration and cost control. Performed broad base of HR functions. ► Steered staff recruitment and selection initiatives, and guided comprehensive new hire onboarding and orientation programs. ► Directed training and development for residential lead workers and residential program workers, identifying training needs, scheduling programs, ensuring medication administration training, and monitoring effectiveness. ► Provided leadership over and directed work for residential lead workers; managed performance. ► Issued decisions regarding employee discipline and termination. ► Represented agency at unemployment hearings. Show less