Below are the 4 Payroll Specialists, 4 Benefits Specialists & 4 HR Specialists with SAP HR & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides HR, payroll, benefits, compensation, accounting, bookkeeping & office staff professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a payroll specialist with experience working in industrial services, legal services and retail industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of AA degree in Business Administration and Bachelor of Accounting. Has years of payroll experience in fast paced payroll environments. Software knowledge consists of SAP HR and Ceridian.

Acting as a payroll specialist in an industrial services company, trained all new associates and maintain/update all process documents, as well as maintained all employee changes (direct deposits, garnishments, elective benefits etc.). Part of the job was to process time management exports, multi-state payroll weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bonus runs, as well as to process weekly imports and exports for 401k deferral contributions/loans and manually process early 401k loan payoffs. Additionally, processed status change report twice weekly exporting data to benefits data administration company. Moreover, processed monthly compensation reports for the controllers and director of shared services, as well as processed monthly payroll accruals, reversals and corresponding journal entries.

While working for a legal firm, processed multi-state payroll weekly & monthly (imports/exports). Similarly, processed off-cycle manual checks upon request, as well as processed wage & tax adjustments. While working as an SAP payroll power-user in a retail company, identified and analyzed processing and system issues. Moreover, tested the system for process enhancements due to various issues and system updates. Furthermore, trained others within the department on new system enhancements, as well as assisted in testing new payroll processes for implementation.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll/HRIS consultant or specialist with work experience in a primary teaching hospital? Software skills involve SAP HR, Ceridian, ADP Workforce Now, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Workday, UltiPro, JD Edwards, QuickBooks and Timberline.

Contributed to the organization’s success by processing payroll for a population of 1,500 to 35,000 employees in a multi-state, multi jurisdiction, union, salary (non-exempt), and salary (expat, executive staff), which were processed on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly schedule. While consulting for various companies including a teaching hospital as a payroll/HRIS consultant, part of the job was to manage the implementation of ADP Workforce now, MYTIME (Kronos), eTIME, Peoplesoft and SAP. Moreover, performed payroll related functions, including but not limited to processing new hires, terminations, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit entries.

Other duties included performing updates to the Time & Attendance system such as processing work rules, holiday schedules, accruals, and other items as needed. Supported organizational goals and objectives by managing payroll tax related issues throughout the year and at calendar year-end (i.e. life insurance, options, ESPP, relocation, executive compensation).

Is impacting your organization with a payroll specialist who worked in metal, professional services and logistics industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Computer Programming studies, Accounting studies and a Master’s degree. Software skills include SAP HR, ADP Workforce Now, E-Time, MS Excel and AS/400. This specialist has years of extensive payroll processing experience within multi-national corporations and has proficiency in multi-state payroll, payroll taxes/regulations, payroll taxes account reconciliation, and garnishments.

While employed in a metal company, this payroll specialist was solely responsible for timely processing of multi-state, weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees with high level of accuracy. This specialist intensively utilized eTIME, ADP Time & Attendance, ADP PayExpert, and ADP Workforce Now to process payments, trace benefit time, make payroll adjustments, handle direct deposits, garnishments, 401K, loan, and other payroll deductions. Also, accurately applied funding for payroll accounts, 401K contribution, and matching accounts. Moreover, was responsible for accurate and timely processing expense reimbursement using SAP.

Part of the job as a payroll specialist in a professional services company was to be responsible for processing multi-state semi-monthly payroll for 300+ employees. Some of the tasks were performing various payroll functions using ADP PC Payroll for Windows (v. 5.10): rate/status changes, direct deposits, new hires, terminations, W-4 adjustments, garnishments, and other payroll deductions. Additionally, processed journal entries, recorded 401K contributions for matching calculation, posted employer expense on insurance premiums, administered iPay statements, and responded to payroll information inquiries. Furthermore, proficiently utilized ReportSmith and MS Excel programs to generate detailed payroll expense reports for management.

What contributions could a payroll specialist with experience working in engineering, professional services and advertising industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AS degree in Accounting and BS degree in Finance. Knowledgeable of various programs: SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Ceridian and ADP Programs (Workforce Now and Enterprise EV5). Strengths cover 20 years payroll experience, particularly, managing payroll department and supervising staff. Also, a member of the American Payroll Association.

Challenges like utilizing ADP PayForce to process new hires, terminations, LOAs, garnishments, and other such matters were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis.. Other tasks were processing tax applications and resolving payroll & tax issues. Acting as a payroll specialist in an engineering company, supported year-end payroll close and W-2 processing. While working as a payroll specialist in a pharmaceutical company, responsible for 7 weekly/biweekly, multi-state, union/non-union payrolls for 2700 employees. Other duties were utilizing Ceridian HPW to process new hires, terminations, LOAs, and garnishments, as well as importing time files, benefit and other deduction information into the payroll. Moreover, implemented new policies and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.

Shared expertise by utilizing SAP for payroll transactions for 2500 employees. Serving as a payroll specialist in a professional services company, was responsible for payroll of some offices. Other duties were processing payroll transactions such as new hires, separations, transfers, and salary continuations. While employed as a payroll specialist in a real estate company, utilized ADP Enterprise (EV5) to process new hires, terminations, benefits, garnishments and tax info. Furthermore, processed tax applications for the set up new tax jurisdictions for 60 multi-state companies.

How can a benefits specialist with experience working in packaging, food and electronic manufacturing industries help your organization? Computer skills involve SAP HR, Kronos, PayForce, MS Dynamics Great Plains, ADP, JD Edwards and UltiPro. Membership includes American Payroll Association.

Working with challenging issues such as auditing of on-boarding new hires that were entered into Ultimate Software (UltiPro) were part of this specialist’s work experience. While employed as a benefits specialist in a packaging & containers company, maintained employee data files for 3 plant locations and 2 offices regarding rate changes, direct deposits, or terminations. Also, worked on multi-state jurisdiction setup state and state unemployment for taxing department of Ultimate Software. Additionally, enrolled/terminated benefits with carriers of medical; dental; vision FSA and HSA imports to update payroll deductions in the UltiPro system.

With a “can do approach” in the area of preparing off cycle checks for some employees upon termination; and processing of healthcare life and supplemental AD&D insurance payments have been career objectives. Moreover, performed enrollment into the United Healthcare Benefit software. Furthermore, worked closely with HR director with 401K deferrals and IRA individual retirement accounts end dating while gathering data.

Would hiring a benefits specialist with work experience in professional services, IT services and systems engineering industries help meet the needs of your organization? Professional certification is composed of Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). Educational background covers Biological Sciences major, as well as HR Generalist Course. Technical skills consist of SAP HR, ADP, UltiPro and Deltek.

Acting as a benefits specialist in a professional services company, managed outsourced benefits administrator and benefits carriers (including COBRA, FSA, Commuter and HSA); as well as utilized as a resource and partner to make sure service levels and value were maximized. Part of the job was to oversee preparation and maintenance of 5500s, SPDs, SBCs, SMMs, SARs and other legally required notices. This professional executed year end processes for health, welfare benefits and 401k within HRIS. Additionally, was responsible for the administration of the 401k plan to include processing of deferral, loan and demographic files along with non-discrimination testing. Moreover, led successful transition from ADP to UltiPro and created all SOPs for benefit and leave operations for the new HRIS.

While working as a benefits specialist in another company, collaborated with HR business partners to support employee benefits needs. Also, participated in researching opportunities to enhance benefit package value and control expenses; as well as supported RFP processes for new vendor selections. Similarly, project managed the implementation of changes to enhance benefit package attractiveness and cost efficiency. Furthermore, administered benefits deduction payroll processing and verification through three HRIS.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this benefits specialist who worked in tobacco, retail and shipping industries? Technical experience consists of SAP HR, Kronos, ADP, Paychex, Ceridian, Paylocity and MS Dynamics Great Plains. This senior payroll administrator has extensive knowledge of accounting & payroll processing, along with the ability to maintain highly confidential information.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for three semi-monthly payrolls with a population of 360+ as well 30+ employees on a global monthly payroll. Serving in a tobacco company as a benefits specialist, led the implementation from ADP Workforce Now to Paylocity. Other duties were entering all new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, transfers, team changes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and personal changes. Moreover, enrolled employees into all benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, pension), as well as processed payments to the benefit insurance carriers.

In another job, supported organizational goals by entering pay rate changes, transfers, team status changes, and personal changes, as well as reviewing applications and performing new hire process, and assisting with orientations. While working in a foods market as a benefits specialist, reported all workers comp and general liability claims, as well as prepared cases for unemployment. Similarly, enrolled employees’ benefits, medical, dental, and pensions. Furthermore, supported and guided store leadership and team leaders with any store related issue.

Is impacting your organization with a benefits specialist with experience working in aerospace, waste disposal, and fitness industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Human Resources Management. Technical skills include SAP HR, Accero Cyborg, ADP Enterprise, Express Options and Kronos. Advantages include strong background in human resources, benefits administration, compliance and governance.

While employed in an aerospace company as a benefits specialist, provided subject matter expert consultation to customers regarding aerospace-sponsored domestic health, welfare, retirement, and savings benefit plans/programs. This professional monitored and analyzed legislative or regulatory changes and identified alternative approaches for compliance, developing recommendations, as appropriate. Also, administered the company to return to work deviation process (process involving former employees’ return to the company following retirement/termination). Moreover, assisted with government tax authority determination letter and voluntary correction program filings for benefit plans/programs. Additionally, drafted and coordinated the distribution of Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs)/Summaries of Material Modifications (SMMs) and plan notices for benefit plans/programs.

Part of the job as a benefits specialist in a waste disposal company, managed domestic health and welfare, 401(k), and stock plan benefit plans/programs and managed the annual enrollment process for 4,500+ domestic corporate and field staff. Similarly, analyzed and reconciled monthly billings for providers and ensured that premiums were paid on time. In addition, assisted with filing the 401(k) discrimination testing and government Form 5500 filings, as well as completed benefit surveys related to benefit plans/programs. Furthermore, created benefit materials for distribution and posting on the company intranet.

What contributions could a human resources (HR) specialist with experience working in retail, automotive and telecommunications industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-HR Management. Professional certifications involve Certified Internet Recruiter. Software skills include SAP HR, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday and ADP. This accomplished professional has experience working with all organizational levels creating, promoting and executing talent & organizational development.

Challenges like carrying out full cycle recruiting including setting search strategy, actively sourcing candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, presenting qualified candidates to hiring teams, negotiating offers, and facilitating the hiring/on-boarding processes were successfully completed on a regular basis. As an HR specialist in a furniture retail company, developed and implemented recruiting processes, practices and workflows, as well as managed ATS and CRM (Avature/Kronos). Part of the job was to ensure recruiting processes/practices comply with relevant legislation, policy and best practice, all forms of discrimination and equal opportunities in a multi-state environment. Additionally, utilized recruiting metrics and forecasts to plan and adjust requisition workloads, ensuring team could respond to changes in business recruitment volumes in a timely manner. With HR and leadership, developed interview guidelines and candidate success profiles.

Shared expertise by providing professional recruiting assistance through candidate sourcing, interviewing, screening and recruiting job applicants to fill professional and technical job openings. Acting as a human resources specialist in an automotive company, discussed long-range professional and technical personnel needs with management to prepare and implement recruitment program. Furthermore, implemented best practices to increase the quality of hires while reducing cycle time.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a human resources (HR) specialist with work experience in professional services, construction and wholesale industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) and Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management). Professional certifications include OSHA 10 Certification. Technical skills involve SAP HR, SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos and Avionte. Accomplishments involve a 10-year low in employee turnover rates; HRIS problem-solving due to company-wide acquisitions; and reduction in human resource operational costs.

Serving in a staffing & recruiting company as an HR specialist, developed recruiting, retention, and coaching programs by conducting research on similar job markets and comparing strategies, which led to a 10-year low in employee turnover. Also, completed mandatory training sessions to remain compliant with local, state, and federal HR laws for various HRIS, ATS, and timekeeping software suites, including: Avionte, SAP SuccessFactors, and Kronos. Moreover, used labor management/workforce management metrics to train, develop, and coach employees who were working in a distribution environment, including: pickers and packers, powered industrial truck operators (forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers), loaders, and receivers.

This HR specialist also processed and expedited worker’s comp and UI claims, payroll submissions, and benefits forms via email, fax, and phone, working also as a company representative when fighting UI claims during hearings. In addition, conducted investigations regarding conflict resolution and other employee relations issues. This included interviewing and comparing data between multiple groups of people and using deductive reasoning to form reasonable conclusions.

Would a detail-oriented human resources (HR)specialist who worked in education, manufacturing and food industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Proficient in SAP HR, SAP/LIS, AS/400 and Taleo.

Some accomplishments included serving as the interim human resources manager during a two-month transition period by managing the HR department through handling all grievances, disciplinary actions, succession planning, performance management, communications, and all other needs for the department. While working in a food manufacturing company as an HR specialist, served as the HR coordinator supporting two facilities by processing timely SAP/Sharp transactions for employees with career events, reporting relationship changes, separations, or pay changes. Additionally, coordinated hiring activities for new hourly associates by conducting phone screens, on-site interviews, preparing job offers, and coordinating background screenings. Moreover, scheduled and conducted the orientation process for all hourly associates to ensure proper training on all policies to support a successful on-boarding process. Furthermore, planned all engagement events to foster positive morale among employees (holiday dinners, cultural days, safety awards).

The job also involved attending labor management meetings with union officials, plant manager and HR manager to discuss any issues or open grievances. The specialist coordinated the hourly vacation scheduling process through managing the vacation system to comply with the bargaining agreement rules, while also notifying employees and supervision of the process. Assistance was given in supervision with contract interpretation based on the union Collective Bargaining Agreement to ensure proper compliance with the contract.

How can a human resources (HR) specialist with extensive experience working in engineering industry help your organization? Education & training certifications involve Business Foundations Courses and Safety Risk Assessment Manager Course. Has extensive experience in international and domestic human resources. Advantages include strong background in administration, HR, supervision, governmental processes, and customer service. Technical expertise consists of SAP HR and EMTS.

Working with challenging issues such as receiving and processing travel requests for over 2600 personnel for employees were part of this specialist’s work experience. While employed as an HR specialist in an engineering company, communicated requests to the travel vendors and to the point of contacts at the sites; maintain travel files. Some of the tasks were preparing vendor invoices for processing and preparing employee entitlements for payment, as well as using SAP, EMTS, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) on daily basis. Additionally, used knowledge of medical leaves, emergency leaves and demobilization process.

In another position, with a “can do approach” in the area of using SAP, EMTS, and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) on daily basis have been career objectives. Acting as a senior HR generalist, received and processed travel requests for over 1600 personnel; validate information against SAP and roster. Serving as a travel coordinator-human resources, used SAP, EMTS, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) on daily basis.