Brian K. S.

Experience

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Jul 2002 - May 2010

  Area Operations Manager

  I was the Operations Manager of a 70 Million dollar location in Upstate, New York. As an Operations Manager, I was responsible for employees and the overall operation of store locations. Many Lowe’s hardware stores assign managers to certain departments. Major management duties include screening, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees. Managers must also oversee and coordinate existing entry-level employees. Additional job duties include providing exceptional assistance and service to Lowe’s customers. Successful managers exude strong leadership, organizational, and motivational skills at all times. Show less

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  Ralph Lauren

  Aug 2010 - May 2014

  Human Resources Business Partner

  • Provide confidential support / counseling to all employees as needed. Advise managers on all matters of employee counseling for progressive discipline and development guidance • Review and approve all warnings and/or terminations, violation of company regulations/ policies or severe/ continuing performance not consistent with company expectations. Update employee files as necessary • Provide advice and guidance with regard to legal issues. Ensure compliance with State and Federal laws. Ensure proper legal approval/sign-off as required • Identify training needs with Management and partner with Senior Director of Training to conduct and facilitate any management training workshops/ seminars • Succession planning: help Managers identify high potential and potential employees among direct reports. Assist Managers to define expectations, measure performance, resolve weaknesses, and grow the talents of direct reports • Responsible for training and communication of annual performance appraisals process for employees in collaboration with Senior Director of HR. Review all appraisals with managers ensuring accuracy and consistency and facilitate Management Performance Appraisal Process • Ensure salaries are competitive in the market place-partnering with Compensation • Have a complete understanding of all benefits offered to employees and serve as a liaison to the Benefits Department. Show less

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  Bealls, Inc.

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2017

  Logistics Operations Manager

  As the Operations Manager, I worked to coach and develop teams to create an environment that consistently improves the customer experience through planning, directing and coordinating the operations of the store. Accurately manage all regular and bonus payrolls on a timely basis, ensure that all earnings are appropriately paid to employees, and confirm that taxes, garnishments and benefits deductions are withheld and in compliance.Understand statutory tax withholding requirements and partner with ADP Tax Filing Service to ensure correct payroll calculation of all tax jurisdictions (federal, multi-state, and local), where necessary and applicable. Also review agency tracers and verify that all federal, state and local deposits and filings are accurate and reported on a timely basis to taxing agencies, via vendor tax filing service.Partner with other members of HR department and compensation to ensure all electronic payroll data interfaces and/or reports are aligned and updated with other systems. (e.g. HRIS, timekeeping, benefit vendors, etc.).Audits Payroll Previews before transmission for accuracy.Coordinates third party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Interprets pay policies, (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly.Lead and review the activities of the Payroll Coordinator in processing all payrolls.Also supports the planning and set-up of new payrolls. Show less

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  Iconic Group, Inc

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  Human Resources Payroll Manager

  Accurately manage all regular and bonus payrolls on a timely basis, ensure that all earnings are appropriately paid to employees, and confirm that taxes, garnishments and benefits deductions are withheld and in compliance.Understand statutory tax withholding requirements and partner with ADP Tax Filing Service to ensure correct payroll calculation of all tax jurisdictions (federal, multi-state, and local), where necessary and applicable. Also review agency tracers and verify that all federal, state and local deposits and filings are accurate and reported on a timely basis to taxing agencies, via vendor tax filing service.Partner with other members of HR department and compensation to ensure all electronic payroll data interfaces and/or reports are aligned and updated with other systems. (e.g. HRIS, timekeeping, benefit vendors, etc.).Audits Payroll Previews before transmission for accuracy.Coordinates third party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Interprets pay policies, (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly.Lead and review the activities of the Payroll Coordinator in processing all payrolls.Also supports the planning and set-up of new payroll.Review EFT setup to make sure all deposits set up for EFT payment, where applicable.Monitor and communicate "Applied for statuses for any agency registration issuesCommunicate penalty and interest report to clientsCoordinate and/or provide needed training for new associates or processesRespond to client communications and escalate when neededSupport implementation of new clients Support and oversee delivery operations, including Tax Filing suppliers.Ability to problem solve and using tax knowledge and experience Show less

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  Pilot Flying J

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  General Manager

  Managed customer service teams to ensure quality customer satisfaction and increase customer loyalty.Oversaw day-to-day business operations.Spearheaded multiple projects from concept through completion while successfully managing budgets and timelines on each project.Monitored suppliers to efficiently provide needed goods and services within budgetary limits.Built and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors.Sarbanes Oxley financial auditing.Recruited team members for maintaining adequate staffing levels according to projected sales.Identified areas of improvement within existing systems and developed action plans for implementation. Show less

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  HE&M Saw

  Mar 2022 - now

  Accounts Payable Manager

  Developed and analyzed information to assess current and future financial status of firms.Processed 1099 forms as required by federal tax regulations.Managed daily operations of the Accounts Payable department including supervising staff members.Executed necessary financial procedures by registering client records and finalizing tax reports.Prepared operational and risk reports for management analysis.Established procedures for custody and control of assets, records, loan collateral and securities to ensure safekeeping.Identified potential areas for improvement in existing processes related to accounts payable activities.Reconciled vendor accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring that all payments were properly applied against outstanding balances.Established and maintained relationships with individual and business customers and provided assistance with problems these customers may encounter.Responsible for overall client delivery and satisfaction in Tax Filing.Compile, report and analyze metricsManage Tax Filing suppliers, as appropriate, to support accurate and timely delivery.Approve checklists work checklist queueCoordinate testing for updated interfacesVariance analysis control point when issue needs escalation or analysis Show less