Director Of Payroll

• Nov 2021 - Present

Human Resources Business Partner

• Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

Human Resources Director

• 2016 - Jan 2020

Designed and implemented a new HR On-Boarding Program.Charged with all recruitment, interviews, and selection of all new employees in collaboration with managers.Conduct New Hire Orientation, Exit Interviews, and Leave of Absences.Mediation and conflict resolution for employee issues using current policies and disciplinary actions.Conduct all workplace investigations, consulting legal counsel when necessary.Coach managers on process of employee evaluations, setting goals, conducting objective performance reviews, and coaching employees for improvement.Advise managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes.Developed company’s employee handbook outlining payroll, background checks, benefits, company policies, breaks, vacation, and performance expectations.Designed and implemented employee benefit programs resulting in reduction of company medical insurance premiums by 20% through negotiations.Launched an innovative Wellness Program that improved employee morale and boosted performance.Responsible for EEO reporting, ACA reporting, and unemployment hearings.Maintain compliance while navigating H1B visa and TN visa process for employee work authorization.Subject matter expert on local, state, and federal laws and policies.

Human Resources Manager

• 2015 - 2016

Served HR needs for five company segments with a total of 1,500 employees.Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommended needed changes. Managed all onboarding processes and procedures for new hires.Introduced and conducted local, new hire orientation in Plano and Carrollton offices.Handled employee terminations, grievance, and other difficult situations in a sensitive, fair, and respectful manner, working closely with legal council, supervisors, and management.Conducted all employee investigations.Developed employee recognition program with a 96% satisfaction rate.

HR Generalist

• 2014 - 2015

Review and approve all job offers to ensure they are within budget, compensation structure, and are internally equitable.Partner with Finance in managing company position numbers for all jobs to ensure staffing budgets are within forecast.Actively participate on teams involving projects and implementation of new applicant tracking system and staffing budget system.Work closely with employees and managers to resolve any employee relations issues. Administer and maintain on-boarding HRIS system. Conduct new manager training for on-boarding HRIS system. Work with senior management to develop company-wide HR Service Center. Respond to all employee inquires submitted to HR mailbox. Developed and maintain employee relocation policy. Audit all employee status payroll changes in ADP. Partner with attorney and foreign national employees as central point of contact for all immigration services. Maintain enterprise wide immigration policy. Conduct immigration training for HR and Management. Update and maintain company immigration policy. Respond to all unemployment claims in a timely manner within 24 hours. Audit HR processes and systems for completion, accuracy, and adherence to company policy and applicable laws.

HR Coordinator

• 2011 - 2014

Administered and maintained on-boarding HRIS system. Conducted new manager training for on-boarding HRIS system. Verified and entered employee status payroll changes through PeopleSoft and ADP. Partnered with attorney and foreign national employees as central point of contact for all immigration services. Conducted immigration training for HR and Management. Developed and maintained company immigration policy. Audited HR processes and systems for completion, accuracy, and adherence to company policy and applicable laws. Ensured all labor law postings remain in compliance with company policy, state and federal laws.

HR Audit Senior Specialist

• 2008 - 2011

Developed audit programs, conducted field work, and effectively communicated audit deliverable to management and corporate senior management.Audited travel and Pcard expenses for all officers and senior management.Performed special investigations upon request or as indicated by audit findings.Maintain communication with management to ensure audit exceptions are addressed.Discussed audit plan and objectives with upper management.Testing of SOX procedures and controls.Conducted contract audits on corporate level to ensure compliance with contract terms, payments, applicable company policies.Led discussions with management to determine potential audit projects.Assisted in developing fraud training class.Participated on the Audit United Way Committee and the Recognition Committee.Organized successful department wide donation drive for our troops overseas.

Associate Auditor

• 2007 - 2008

Conducted operational and financial audits on corporate and hospital levels.Responsible for making recommendations to corporate and hospital executives.Executed audits of hospital contracts to determine compliance with contract terms, payments, and applicable laws.Testing of SOX procedures and controls.Discussed audit plan and objectives with upper management (CFO, CEO, Physicians).Performed reconciliation of physician relocations benefits and identified cost savings opportunities in terms of overpayments made to physicians (approximate savings to company of $500,000).Initiated and assisted in implementing a computer assisted auditing technique for audit programs and managing audit deliverables including trend analysis. Developed and implemented training program for physician agreements.

Staff I Auditor

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

Reconciled two $100 million inventories a day.Error free for 2006 inventory season.Helped develop audits, determined findings, and developed recommendations for business process owners.Worked with outside auditors, Ernst & Young, to complete mid-year testing.Assisted with developing training modules for new hires to the department.Selected by Wal-Mart University to train over 600 associates in store level job procedures in California and Oregon.Developed guide for human resources and invoicing audits.Awarded the Genesis Award for Best New Auditor for 2006.Awarded Outstanding Customer Service Award for 2006.

Staff II Auditor

• 2007 - 2007

Trained new auditors on all aspects of the business.Responsible for verbal and written evaluation of new trainees.Worked with outside auditors, Ernst & Young, in testing officer expenses, accounts payable and unrecorded liabilities.Selected to work with the finance department resolving issues in operations, merchandising, and logistics.

Personnel Manager

• Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

Responsible for payroll and benefits administration for 500 associates.Ensured compliance with all employment laws and personnel policies.Maintained accurate employment records for all associates.Responsible for timely completion and comprehension of training for all associates.Assisted management with the timely completion of all associate evaluations.Charged with recruitment and hiring of all new associates, job placement, and new hire orientation.Lead manager charged with auditing all local offices.Associate of the Month twice in 2004 and Associate of the Quarter in 2005.

Accounts Receivable Manager

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

Performed accounts receivable for a $120 million store.Researched all charges from vendors and filed claims.Maintained flawless communication between the store and vendors.Managed the expense budget for the store.Maintained detailed files of all transactions for accounts receivable.Trained new accounts receivable associates.Lead manager charged with auditing all local offices.