Sara M.

Experience

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  Pinnacle Workforce Logistics(Now part of Capstone Logistics)

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2014

  During this tenure, I recommended and implemented cost-effective 3rd party unemployment services for boosting operational efficiency. Implemented and trained end users on ADP Enterprise V5 & Virtual Edge HRIS systems. I ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for Payroll, terminations, and unemployment insurance payments. I have collaborated with Controller and Benefits Manager to reconcile Payroll to the General Ledger. I managed setup, maintenance, and user training of several HR Information Systems. Generated reports using ADP Report Smith & ADP Reporting tools.Some key accomplishments associated with this job role include:• Improved Company unemployment rates by establishing termination policies, procedures, and forms.• Managed complete cycle bi-weekly multi-state Payroll for 3100+ employees across 25 states and 8000 W2's. Show less Here I ensured accuracy and compliance by processing HR data such as new hires, terminations, employee changes, and employment verifications. I have led payroll data efficiently through batch entry uploads, manual checks, wage garnishments, and direct deposits. I have maintained payroll records and generates reports to support financial and compliance needs.Some key accomplishments associated with this job role include:• Successfully processed bi-weekly multi-state Payroll for 3100+ employees and 8000 W2's across 25 states.• Administered benefits, including Medical, Dental, Life, FSA, COBRA, and 401K, for 3100+ employees across 93 locations. Show less

  • Manager - HRIS & Payroll

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2014

  • HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Administrator

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2012
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  Esri

  Sept 2014 - now

  In this current role, I ensure compliance with national and local laws by documenting processes and implementing controls for system changes. I monitor system security and data controls by overseeing role-based permissions and evaluating user access. I facilitate strategic objectives by collaborating with process owners and cross-functional teams. I streamline new hire and change reviews by creating reports/dashboards with Payroll. I develop team of HRIS analysts through training and development programs. I optimize issue analysis, solutions, and new processes for reference and future improvements.• Increased productivity in HRIS implementations and enhancements by prioritizing requests across teams.• Resolved data entry issues based on eligibility by partnering with Benefits.• Identified potential code/logic issues by performing closely with integrations development team.• Achieved integration of 10 countries' entitlements into Dayforce, including vacation, sick leave, jury awards, and accruals systems, and seamlessly integrated them with our in-house timekeeping system.• Enhanced data accuracy and reporting capabilities by creating HR data exports in Dayforce and developing real-time data variance reports in Power BI. Streamlined payroll processes and ensured data accuracy at the time of payroll processing.• Reduced administrative burden and improved employee experience by leading the transition of benefits system from SAP to Dayforce in 2022. • Gathered requirements, analyzed current processes, and made system recommendations to optimize processes and improve employee experience through online benefits enrollment and data validation.• Automated workflows in Successfactors Employee Central for HR employee data entry, resulting in reduced data errors and improved data accuracy. • Developed and implemented country-specific rules for employee data validation, further enhancing data integrity. Show less Here, I ensured efficient Ceridian Dayforce HRIS/Payroll system operation by managing setup and maintenance. I have maintained accurate payroll records and reports to ensure compliance and data integrity. I utilized Ceridian Dayforce reporting to generate insightful reports for management and stakeholders. I have developed operational procedures manuals and provided training to direct reports for streamlined processes.Some key accomplishments associated with this job role include:• Successfully processed entire cycle, semi-monthly multi-state Payroll for 4000+ employees across 40+ states.• Achieved integration of 10 countries' entitlements into Dayforce, including vacation, sick leave, jury awards, and accruals systems, and seamlessly integrated them with our in-house timekeeping system.• Enhanced data accuracy and reporting capabilities by creating HR data exports in Dayforce and developing real-time data variance reports in Power BI. Streamlined payroll processes and ensured data accuracy at the time of payroll processing.• Reduced administrative burden and improved employee experience by leading the transition of benefits system from SAP to Dayforce in 2022. • Gathered requirements, analyzed current processes, and made system recommendations to optimize processes and improve employee experience through online benefits enrollment and data validation.• Improved operational efficiency by implementing customized incident management in ServiceNow for HRIS tickets. Enhanced incident details and prioritization for quicker issue resolution, leading to improved HRIS team efficiency.• Automated workflows in SAP Successfactors Employee Central for HR employee data entry, resulting in reduced data errors and improved data accuracy. • Developed and implemented country-specific rules for employee data validation, further enhancing data integrity. Show less

  • IST Manager - HRIS

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Payroll Manager

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2019