Experience

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  Oracle

  Sept 2000 - Feb 2002

  Technical analyst hrms applications

  Supported the newly released Canadian HRMS product by analysing data, troubleshooting and problem solving client issues. Provided quality responses to customer inquiries. Ensured continuous monitoring of customer issues until their resolution. Worked closely with development to diagnose bugs and provide patches to customers.

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  The paysource group

  Feb 2002 - Feb 2004

  Payroll manager

  Responsible for over five separate payrolls across Canada with a combined total of over 3000 employees including GlaxoSmithKline, Sherritt International, Irwin Toy, Graco and Sleeman Breweries. Coordinated year-end reconciliations for over 15 clients and personally completed 6. Created interfaces and reports on a regular basis. Answered all employee and government inquiries on a timely basis. Managed four direct reports.Reason for departure: Company went out of business

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  Tdl group inc.

  Mar 2004 - Jan 2005

  Payroll supervisor (contract)

  Contracted to manage the processing of 10 separate payrolls including benefit administration with over 1100 employees across Canada. Create journal entries and post to Peoplesoft on a pay period basis. Reconcile g/l accounts and prepare WCB remittances as required. Projects include automating journal entries, setting up two new companies and training staff to write reports using Crystal report writer and import data into the payroll system. Assist with questions for corporate and franchise stores. Manage two direct reports. Show less

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  Starwood hotels & resorts

  Jan 2005 - May 2006

  Payroll manager

  Managed all aspects of payroll and benefits for the Sheraton Centre Toronto, Hamilton and Gateway Hotels along with the Canadian Corporate office and Reservations Centre. Includes two unions with three separate agreements. Managed two direct reports

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  Niagara region

  May 2006 - Jun 2009

  Manager, hr employee service centre

  Managed the various day-to-day customer service and transactional support activities of the Human Resources department including the administration of payroll, benefits, pension, leaves and HRIS data ensuring consistent client-centric and value-added service experiences. Was responsible for implementing policy changes, based on performance trends, organizational needs assessments, business drivers, collective agreement changes and company leadership recommendations. Resource planning and work priority setting for a team of 4 HR specialists, 1 team lead and 8 service representatives. Show less

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  Rsa

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

  Manager, hr & payroll shared services

  Managed overall service delivery of procedures, processes and programs provided by HR and Payroll staff including International Secondments, stock benefits, fleet, mortgage subsidies and relocations for 1300 employees. Was responsible for developing and building the engagement of 3 HR Coordinators and 3 Sr. Payroll Analysts.Reason for departure: Restructuring

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  Peopledge hr services inc.

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Payroll service manager

  Sole responsibility for end to end processing of 2 weekly and 2 bi-weekly payrolls for Labatt Breweries. Reason for departure: Company went bankrupt

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  Labatt breweries of canada

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  Payroll project lead

  Contracted to facilitate bringing the payroll back in house in an emergency situation. Managed payroll department of 2 direct reports while processing 2 weekly and 2 bi-weekly payrolls.

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  Tjx canada/winners merchants international l.p.

  Feb 2013 - now

  Accountable for managing payroll of over 40,000 employees. Includes day-to-day operations in a multi-province setting, ensuring statutory compliance with all governing legislation, collective agreements and company policies. Oversees all internal and external payroll reporting and controls. Focuses on continuous improvement of the function while ensuring a high quality outcome and positive payroll services for all associates.

  • Manager of Payroll

    Mar 2013 - now

  • Payroll Manager

    Feb 2013 - Mar 2013