Denise Jones, CPP
Senior Director of Payroll & Compensation at Woodstream Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Payroll Professional
American Payroll AssociationMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
ADP Time and Attendance Specialist
ADPOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamental Payroll Certification
American Payroll AssociationApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist
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Experience
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Woodstream Corporation
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United States
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Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Director of Payroll & Compensation
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Apr 2019 - Present
Responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the organization's compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, incentive pay, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits.Work with senior management to ensure that compensation and benefits programs support the organization's business objectives and meet all legal requirements.Key role in the globalization of Health, Welfare and Retirement BenefitsDesigns short-term and long-term strategies for continuous improvement in payroll operations.Develop compensation and benefits budget for all salaried personnel and manage budget after it is approved. Direct all aspects of payroll operations. Oversee payroll processes and procedures including taxes and finance demands regarding payroll payments.Maintain updated knowledge of local, state, federal, and international regulations governing payrollManage and negotiate annual benefit renewals to provide a top notch benefit package while keeping costs down both domestic and international.Create functional strategies and specific objectives for budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.Conduct internal audits to ensure payroll and benefit practices are accurate and compliant with Federal, State and Local mandates.Prepare and reconcile all payroll related general ledger transactions Manage annual 401K and worker's comp audits, assist with year end corporate audit.Provide wage and compensation data and strategies in support of Contract Negotiations. Provide Payroll and Benefits expertise for divestitures and acquisitionsProvide management support for Human ResourcesEnsure completion of all balance sheet reconciliations Show less
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Payroll & Compensation Director
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
Direct the activities of the payroll staffManage multi-cycle payrolls in order to ensure processing that is accurate, efficient, and that processes meet SOX requirementsNegotiate with benefits providers to maximize health and welfare programs while maintaining costs.Continuous research into corporate benefits programs to provide a highly competitive, robust and affordable benefits package.Ensure accurate payroll and benefits records Conduct internal balancing/auditing procedures to reduce the possibility of company liabilityKey role in the globalization of Health, Welfare and Retirement BenefitsEnsure completion of all balance sheet reconciliationsDevelops effective analytics and metrics to influence program direction Prepare corporate budgets and annual estimates for salaries, payroll taxes and benefits. Provide monthly reconciliations for variances.Maintain updated knowledge of local, state, federal, and international regulations governing payroll; interprets impact of changes and implements to ensure complianceManage and negotiated annual benefit renewals to provide a top notch benefit package while keeping costs down both domestic and international.Continuous research and review concerning best practices for payroll and benefits and implementation of best practices to drive efficiency and accuracyConduct internal audits to ensure payroll and benefit practices are accurate and compliant with Federal, State and Local mandates.Prepare and reconcile all payroll related general ledger transactions Manage annual 401K and worker's comp audits, assist with year end corporate audit.Manage the selection and participation in salary surveys; perform analysis and make recommendations for regional wage and compensation programsProvide wage and compensation data in support of Contract NegotiationsParticipate in Contract Negotiations with Collective Bargaining UnitSupports Human Resources in the absence of the Human Resources Vice President Show less
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Payroll & Compensation Manager
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May 2014 - Apr 2018
Manage all payroll processes and ensure audit processes are performed on a regular basisPrepare annual budget for salaries, bonus and benefits, provide monthly reconciliations for any variancesManage and administer all compensation programs. Prepare and reconcile all payroll related general ledger transactions Manage benefit negotiations with vendors for health and welfare benefits both domestic and internationalWork directly with IT to resolve payroll software issuesManage 401K plans to ensure statutory compliance. Maintain communication with employees concerning any benefit changes or process changes.Ensure legal compliance regarding all employee wage taxes and employer payroll taxesManage annual 401K and worker's comp audits, assist with year end corporate audit.Perform analysis and internal audits of compensation & benefit programs. Provide cost and measurement data and lead review/recommendation process. Manage the selection and participation in salary surveys; perform analysis and make recommendations for regional wage and compensation programsProvide wage and compensation data in support of Contract NegotiationsSupports Human Resources in the absence of the Human Resources DirectorManage payroll teamWork directly with vendors for the payroll system, time & attendance system and HRIS system to problem solve and ensure the highest level of efficiency, accuracy, timeliness and compliance, including upgrades as they become availableLead any new payroll systems implementations or upgrade processes. Show less
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Budget & Forecast Manager
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Mar 2011 - May 2014
Oversee Corporate Level Forecast and Budget ProcessTrain Forecasters Develop process efficienciesFinancial Analysis and Corporate Reporting by Business UnitMonitor and review gross profitAnalysis and Review of variances from revenue/profit expectationsAcquired Shipment history integration into ERP and forecasting tools
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Budget & Forecast Asst Manager
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Sep 2006 - Mar 2012
Facilitate Corporate Level Forecast and Budget ProcessTrain Forecasters Develop process efficienciesFinancial Analysis and Corporate Reporting by Business Unit
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Customer Care & Services Assistant Manager
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Mar 2005 - Sep 2006
Managed Analytical TeamVendor Managed Inventory, Maintaining service levels, fill rates, on time shipments, promos, etc. for Key Accounts, Developed Database to provide live operations and planning information to planning and customer order fulfillment teamsPOS data gathering, management and reportingCorporate Level Forecasting
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Dallco Industries
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York Pa
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Production Analyst
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Mar 1997 - Feb 2005
Production planning and scheduling Raw Material procurement Monitor efficiencies and timeliness of production Production planning and scheduling Raw Material procurement Monitor efficiencies and timeliness of production
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Form Tool Technology
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York. PA
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Office Manager
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Sep 1994 - Mar 1997
Production Scheduling Prepared customer estimates for custom tooling Managed delivery schedules and staff Managed office staff Maintained office supplies, schedules and equipment Production Scheduling Prepared customer estimates for custom tooling Managed delivery schedules and staff Managed office staff Maintained office supplies, schedules and equipment
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Dallco Industries
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York, PA
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Customer Relations Manager
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Aug 1990 - Sep 1994
Liason between Dallco Industries and Major customer base such as Longaberger, Boscovs, JC Penney, Sears etc Recommended production adjustments in accordance with customer needs and manufacturing capabilities Ensured that all materials were available for just in time manufacturing in accordance with customer needs Liason between Dallco Industries and Major customer base such as Longaberger, Boscovs, JC Penney, Sears etc Recommended production adjustments in accordance with customer needs and manufacturing capabilities Ensured that all materials were available for just in time manufacturing in accordance with customer needs
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Education
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1979 - 1983
Penn State University
BS Criminal Science, Criminal Justice with Minor in Psychology -
York Catholic High School
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