Human Resources Continuous Improvement

Marci Jane Atwell

**** ********** ******, *********, ** 48346 Cell: 248-***-**** Email: ad82n2@r.postjobfree.com This Human Resources professional, with a full background in the automotive, technology, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing markets, is looking for career enrichment. Innovative and articulate with effective communication to all levels of employees, proven track record of hitting upon the needs of the company; continuous improvement, compliance, success, and team driven. EXPERIENCE Director of Payroll

Fast Pace Health • Franklin, TN; Remote • March 2021 – Present Responsibilities:

Oversee bi-weekly payroll of approximately 3,400 multi-state exempt & non-exempt employees

Direct four full-time team members in the full cycle payroll processing and ancillary tasks

Critically analyze current payroll, HRIS, and tax procedures for best-practice operations

Analyze payroll data and produce trends for overtime, weighted overtime, PTO & sick use, stipends, bonus, and stock pay for executive committee review

Develop and maintain SOPs, payroll practices, and policies

Backup contact for Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, FMLA, COBRA, Work Comp, FSA and HSA

Perform all payroll, benefit, and 401(k) processes for senior executives and high-level employees

Maintain tax rates and set up of new states and entities for mergers & acquisitions

Ensure continuing understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws updates

Oversee complex garnishments including child support and court orders

Prepare several after payroll, month end, quarter end, and year end reports pertaining to benefits, headcounts, EEO, turnover, FTE & IT data feeds

Audit all W-2 management reports and resolved all potential federal, state and local tax discrepancies

Responsible for generation of accurate W-2s and W-2Cs

Various other responsibilities such as customizing vendor, carrier, and other data feeds

Primary liaison with senior management and vendors for escalated payroll issues

Train payroll team members on technology, audits, business etiquette, payroll processing, and guide their professional development

Ensure employee taxation is accurate as they cross state lines and work in local jurisdictions

Project lead for implementation of HRIS system modules, system updates and patches Business Systems Analyst

EMCOR Mechanical Services • Downers Grove, IL; Onsite & Remote • September 2019 – Present Responsibilities:

Project Lead for HR and payroll software implementations across 17 separate FEINs with 15,000 FTEs

Control budget for each implementation by tracking hours/dollars used for external consultants, travel, internal labor, development costs, and other ancillary costs as required

Ensure Cherwell ticket system is compliant in tracking software updates, installations, and company configuration changes on a global level, as well as actively working tickets for those I am the designated SME

Methodically test and deploy all software changes relating to data extracts, payroll, benefits, data feeds, federal & state taxes, user security, user set up & termination, SOX reporting compliance, union fringe and prevailing wage payments, and general ledger revenue accounts, to validate system functionality

Determine operational objectives by gathering information, reviewing requirements, and communicating recommendations for process improvement

Administer pay calculations and item sequences for PTO accrual plans and state and federally mandated sick leave laws

Managed two application projects from discovery to deployment for time and attendance and ACA reporting

Develop schema files and flowcharts for external developers and internal users

Ensure accuracy of employee data of legacy software before loaded into new software

Import data using self-created load templates, bulk updates, and manual entry

Manage integration testing and parallel payrolls to ensure accuracy between software and systems

Versed in payroll processing steps for all operating companies if needed for emergency intervention

Conduct analysis between software and customer requirements to avoid deficiencies in deliverables

Perform in-person and remote training sessions on system functionality, processes, and impacts of upgrades

Designated payroll, IRS ACA, 125 plans, EEO, and 401(k) audit SME

Participate and present in HR team meetings, end of month CFO calls, and IT project meetings

Schedule meetings and staffing per my project plan for HR and payroll implementations

Tend to data storage by addressing files from the Central Repository, Data Warehouse, and Cloud files

After hours support for emergency technical and operational issues

Spearhead teambuilding activities and project kickoff & completion festivities Payroll Consultant

Various Clients / Consulting Groups • Onsite & Remote • January 2018 – September 2019 Responsibilities:

e-Commerce client: SuccessFactors multiple module implementation and Concur reorganization

Most clients: Provided functional and overall support to Human Resources leaders

All Clients: Handled Analytics, Ad Hoc and Advanced customized reporting requests

All clients: Prepared process documents for SuccessFactors Employee Central, Workflow, Time & Attendance, Compensation, Benefits, and Recruiting modules, in all phases of deployment

Most clients: Partnered with on premise external implementation team for technical troubleshooting

All clients: Critically analyzed Employee Central for workflow, data extraction, and data audit improvement

Most clients: Integrated ServiceNow (SNOW) into HR & payroll departments to optimize technology platforms for employee questions, communications, and end user training Global HRIS Analyst

Gentherm, Inc. • Northville, MI • May 2017 – January 2018 Responsibilities:

Designated HR Super User for high volume SuccessFactors HRIS, Paycor and Unanet

Instructed 15,000 global employees and HR users on SuccessFactors functionality and provide support

Handled HRIS Ad Hoc reporting requests for HR and other business partners

Performed system tests and executed global data corrections, mass increases, exchange rates, etc.

Created and facilitated in-house HRIS training in corporate office and global satellite locations

Responsible for delivery of headcount, turnover, SOX and IT reports monthly, quarterly and annually.

Supported implementation of SuccessFactors Recruiting, Compensation, and Learning Management in production, development and test systems

Log HRIS issues in ServiceNow, track and follow up end users. Engage SAP for escalated issues

Support technical troubleshooting for HRIS modules within beginner to intermediate training level

Critical analysis of HRIS, compensation and benefits processes and provide support as required

Audits for Employee Central, Compensation, Position Management and Performance Management

Foster partnership with HR, Finance, IT, and Payroll to ensure compliance with state and federal laws

Assist employees on company policies and procedures for compensation, payroll and benefits Senior HR Generalist, Global HRIS, Compensation & Benefits American Axle & Manufacturing • Plymouth, MI • January 2017 – May 2017 Responsibilities:

Managed the day-to-day operations regarding HRIS, compensation, and benefits

Designated HR Super User for UltiPro HRIS, ADP, Fidelity 401(k) & LTIP, Equifax and BalanceTrak

Collaborated with internal stakeholders to provide the proper HR system functionality and support

Handled HRIS reporting and submission of 2016 EEO-1, ACA, Headcount, and 2016 Non-Discrimination

Primary contact for 15,000 employees for benefit administration, vendor management, plan changes, Service Level Agreements and compliance

Administered compensation programs related to hourly & salary increases, bonus and LTIP

Managed creation and implementation of data integration files to Third Party Administrators

Supported technical troubleshooting on all systems and develop training documentation

Critically analyzed and implemented process improvement for all HRIS, compensation and benefits processes

Performed system testing for data flaws, connectivity to vendor systems and automatic bilateral system feeds

Counseled employees on company policies and procedures and act as a liaison to management Human Resources Analyst

Dover Corporation • Downers Grove, IL • April 2013 – December 2016 Responsibilities:

Developed and supported HR processes throughout the corporate office and global operations

Designated HR Super User for SuccessFactors HRIS, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Wage Works, HSA Bank,

Provided documentation and training to approximately 25,000 domestic and international employees

Entered and approved HRIS transactions and completed system audits to ensure data integrity

Executed year-end maintenance and data loads for annual enrollment, compensation, global mobility, etc.

HRIS contact to create, test and deliver standard reports and Ad Hoc requests

Performed system testing for data flaws, connectivity to vendor systems and bilateral system transfers

Worked closely with vendors to establish new connections, reports and training

Ensured payroll earning and deduction codes are set up properly based on taxation rules

Processed full life cycle of garnishments / court orders for all salary / hourly employees

Entered and confirmed benefit plans are correct based on rates and eligibility within SuccessFactors

Audited payroll to ensure employee gross earnings accuracy based on HRIS entries

Managed annual enrollment activities for data loads, technical issues, and data transfers

Engaged with IT on several projects and act as a test subject to support company initiative

Assisted with EEOC, IL Edge Credit filings, 401(k) and benefit plan tests

Prepared quarterly user access lists for SOX audits for all internally and externally accessed HR vendors

Reconciled insurance invoices and handled the Total Rewards payments against P&L statements

Supported and performed organizational HIPPA compliance and training

Facilitated HRIS, payroll, and benefit components of new hire orientation

Implemented and managed electronic personnel, benefits and I-9 files

Participated in HR Continuous Improvement project group

Administered 125 plan benefit programs, COBRA, FMLA, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, HSA, FSA

Global Mobility SME related to In-Pat/Ex-Pat benefits enrollment and cost analysis

First point of contact for benefits, payroll and other HR related questions

Maintained benefit supplier relationships and handled weekly/monthly calls to address concerns

Project member for conversion from Ceridian to ADP; setup payroll, benefits & timekeeping modules

Project leader for system conversions to Merrill Lynch, AON, Wells Fargo, Wage Works & Voya Payroll Manager (August 2010– April 2013)

Payroll Specialist (September 2006 – August 2010)

ATI Physical Therapy • Bolingbrook, IL

Responsibilities:

Oversaw semi-monthly payroll of approximately 1500 multi-state exempt & non-exempt employees

Managed Ceridian full cycle payroll processing as well as respective team members

Critically analyzed current payroll, HRIS, and tax procedures for best-practice operations

Participated in implementation of Ceridian’s HRIS, payroll, and time & attendance modules

Analyzed payroll data and trend for overtime, weighted overtime, PTO & sick use, stipends, bonus, stock pay for executive committee review

Backup contact for Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, FMLA, COBRA, Work Comp, FSA and HSA

Performed all payroll, benefit, and 401(k) processes for senior executives

Maintained tax rates and set up of new states and entities for mergers & acquisitions

Responsible for understanding and processing complex garnishments including child support and court orders

Prepared several after payroll, month end, quarter end, and year end reports pertaining to benefits, headcounts, EEO, turnover, FTE & IT data feeds

Audited all W-2 management reports and resolved all potential federal, state and local tax discrepancies

Various other responsibilities such as customizing vendor, carrier, and other data feeds

Primary liaison with senior management and vendors for escalated payroll issues Software Microsoft Office Suite ADP HRIS & Payroll UltiPro HRIS SAP/Success Factors PeopleSoft Oracle

Ceridian HRIS & Payroll Paychex Kronos

COINS – Open Architecture AS400 Workday

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