Below are the 4 Payroll Managers, 4 HR Managers and 4 Office Managers with Kronos & other systems experience. These as well as other payroll, HR and office leaders and specialists with Kronos & other systems expertise are provided by The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a payroll manager who is experienced in manufacturing and marketing industries, as well as knowledgeable in Kronos iSeries Timekeeping and JD Edwards E1pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Kronos iSeries Timekeeping, JD Edwards E1 and Ceridian Dayforce. Educational background includes Associate’s Degree. This individual is a Certified Payroll Professional.

Major responsibilities of this payroll manager included directing all staff on day to day payroll department processing and traveling to various countries semi-annually for face-to-face meetings and virtually by Skype monthly. Key roles covered maintaining the departmental budget, reviewing capital projects and requesting capital as needed. Working with staff to install and set up Kronos iSeries Timekeeping due to acquisition of the steering business all within three weeks and providing staff “quick” meetings to gauge the process of payroll were positive experiences brought to the business table. This individual worked with staff on VSM (value stream mapping) and removed 16 non-necessary steps in payroll process. The payroll processing time was cut by over 2 hours.

Accomplishments involved selecting and implementing Ceridian Dayforce Payroll/HRIS system for U.S & Canada, as well as working with Ceridian and purchasing partners which lowered the initial costs of system by over $200,000. In addition, implementing Kronos standardized timekeeping and labor distribution throughout the Americas improved missed punches by over 15% and implementing paperless payroll using direct deposit and payroll debit cards saved the company $100,000 in annual department costs. Managing 2 staff in all aspects of payroll and accounts payable in a 900-person facility was completed.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a payroll manager with work background in a general hospital, a medical center and a healthcare system, as well as skilled in Kronos Timekeeping System and Meditech? Technical skills cover Kronos Timekeeping System, Meditech and Access. Educational attainment includes Courses in Computer Science, General Accounting and Courses in Business Management, Social Services.

While working for a healthcare system, main functions of this payroll manager were comprised of providing strategic oversight of the payroll system for all newly purchased facilities by the organization and overseeing the payroll processes for 8 of the 14 medical facilities that make-up the healthcare organization. This individual exceeded performance expectations in the management of core payroll processing functions and evolving technology platforms during the hospitals transformation from a non-profit to a for profit organization. An additional duty covered functioning as a team member and payroll-processing information resource to provide guidance and feedback for a major Meditech-to-Kronos technology platform conversion for 14 hospitals under the healthcare system umbrella.

Decision-making autonomy was held to direct, monitor and support staff activities to process a multimillion dollar bi-weekly payroll for 1500 employees. Concurrent responsibilities were assumed for processing payroll for an additional 1,000 employees at a member hospital to compensate for a staffing shortage, in addition to implementing legally compliant policies related to payroll, wages, benefits, bonuses, severance payments, early retirement payments, leaves/vacation accruals and adjustments for terminated employee paychecks and special payments. Other competencies involved data/information management and accounting.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll manager who worked in the aviation industry, as well as proficient in Kronos Timekeeping, Kronos Workforce Central? Technical competencies involve Kronos Timekeeping, Kronos Workforce Central, ADP, UltiPro, AS/400 and Ceridian.

One of the important contributions of this payroll manager included overseeing payroll and Kronos Timekeeping for multiple company locations across the United States. The latest software used was UltiPro HR/Payroll application; where interfacing with the Kronos WFC system was also handled. Tasks covered working in the AS/400 system, as well as handling accounting, human resources and payroll programs. The Kronos Timekeeping system was also used. Assistance was provided with the implementation of UltiPro HR/Payroll application and Kronos interface. Responsibilities covered reviewing timekeeping and payroll to ensure correct pay per federal and state labor law, in addition to requesting/providing final checks as needed to conform to state laws.

This specialist processed payroll corrections, calculated retro pay, reviewed and approved employee rate changes and reviewed employee information in the UltiPro system to ensure correct pay. Aside from inputting union deductions, other skills involved stopping/adding benefits deductions, administering time off policies and auditing time off accruals. Communicating on a daily basis with all levels of management and employees regarding payroll issues and resolutions was carried out. Working with location management was done to solve issues with Kronos and to review location specific set up of labor reports, pay rules, pay codes and accruals. Payroll function was performed using ADP, Ceridian Systems and Kronos Timekeeping.

What can a payroll manager with work background in food production, financial services and agriculture industries, as well as specialization in Kronos iSeries Central bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Kronos iSeries Central, Infinium, HRIS, AS/400 and Query 2000. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Office Administration.

Working with areas such as front to back management of weekly payroll processing for 2000+ employees including state and federal reporting, as well as managing all aspects of HRIS upgrades and systems training for employees were some of the responsibilities of this payroll manager. The travel program was administered for all corporate employees. The payroll cycle time was reduced by 30% by automating timekeeping systems. The centralized corporate travel program was implemented, reducing annual costs by 20%. Functions involved introducing pay card program reducing “live” checks by 99% and automating child support payment system eliminating 200 checks per week. Kronos activities were implemented, giving management visibility to labor cost by item per production line.

The job covered developing and implementing plan year processing for benefits, as well as serving as trainer for compensation and benefits. The Affordable Care Act was implemented. This individual worked as Kronos administrator. Other functions covered managing IT resources centered around an AS/400 system and managing daily job scheduling, system back-up, invoicing, EDI and data entry personnel. Duties covered sales orders and invoicing, administering the IT risk management plan and managing the payroll processing center for the entire enterprise. Core competencies included resource planning, supplier management, employee development, analysis and special project management.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this HR manager with experience working in retail and agricultural cooperative industries? Software skills involve Kronos.

Contributed to the organization’s success by representing the distribution center at personnel related hearings and investigations. While working in a retail company as an HR manager, acted as back-up HR manager, safety manager, HR administrative assistant and GM administrative assistant, as well as interim HR manager for 9 months. Some of the tasks were preparing reports and/or queries as needed, maintaining associates’ personal time off, as well as processing and proofing Kronos. Part of the job was to enter and maintain associates in HR database (Lawson and Brass Ring), as well as maintain a high level of confidentiality. Additional responsibilities were recruiting and hiring qualified hourly associates to ensure DC is adequately staffed at all times, presenting New Associate Orientation Program, as well as conducting Two Week New Hire Follow-up meetings. Moreover, handled pre-employment drug testing/background, conducted associate exit interviews as well as identified and communicated recurring problems or issues.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by providing employee relations support on all shifts and participating on various businesses and/or company committees. Additionally, coordinated associate relations meetings (i.e., birthday meetings, picnics, associate appreciation meals, service recognition).

Is impacting your organization with a payroll and HR manager with work experience in events services, BPO and professional services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Economics and Finance (Political Business), Business Administration and Financial Accounting. Technical skills involve Kronos, UltiPro, ADP systems, Crystal Reports, SIIT, AMOS, AS/400, Rockwell and Avaya.

While employed in an events services company as a payroll and HR manager, designed reports and maintained updated internal databases (UltiPro/Kronos), as well as prepared, analyzed, processed and balanced daily hours/overtime projections for the pay periods. Other duties were reviewing and processing PTO, holiday, sick time, double overtime and balance with daily reports, approving payroll for the location, as well as being responsible for the management of the Payroll department (bi-weekly payroll and assisting with logistical distribution of paychecks). Also, communicated answers and resolved payroll/benefit questions/issues for the employees.

Part of the job as an HR manager was to prepare and conduct payroll training to the Operation managers and supervisors. In addition, prepared and presented FY Budgets, as well as reforecast projections, and Business Plan for several sites including interaction with internal and external customers to maintain fluid data communication. Furthermore, generated high level presentations as required by management, as well as created and prepared coaching session process to improve quality with the payroll and operation team.

What contributions could an HR manager who worked in airline/aviation, financial services and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration. Professional certifications involve PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-CP (Certified Professional), ADA Certification and Employee Relations Certification. Computer knowledge consists of Kronos, Peachtree Accounting, ADP, SAP, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, UltiPro, Lawson and Taleo.

Challenges like managing multiple HR systems to support key organizational processes (including ADP, Success Factors, ESS, Kronos, etc.) were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While employed as an HR manager in an airline/aviation company, collaborated with IT to evaluate software vendor offerings to improve/enhance Human Resources efficiency and enhance value of HR as trusted business partner. Also, was responsible for HR reporting and workforce analytics strategy by ensuring the systems are managed to provide highly reliable data. In addition, in charge of HRIS reporting for Hourly and Salaried Merit Planning, Affirmative Action Planning, EEO1 reporting, Headcount reporting, Annual Benefits Enrollment and General Benefits Administration.

Shared expertise by developing training programs, facilitating implementation of appropriate change management initiatives, and reviewing current development programs to ensure adherence to company goals. Furthermore, provided leadership and consulting support to executive directors and management on matters of reinforcing culture, setting goals, developing policy, and implementing strategic objectives.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a HR manager with experience working in plastic, auto parts and logistics industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Masters of Science in Vocational Technical and Adult Education. Software skills involve Kronos, ADP, Prospera, Kenexa, Lotus Notes, Cyborg, Abra Suite and Cornerstone/TMS Recruitment system.

Serving in a plastic industry as an HR manager, responsible for employee selection and placement, training, wage, salary and benefits administration, payroll, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, employee and labor relations, as well as employee services. This specialist provided direction and support to the plant personnel and management, as well as created and implemented reporting measures. Also, maintained compliance with Federal and State regulations. Part of the job was to provide managers with tools to increase productivity, as well as provide HR support to multiple sites in PPL.

As an HR manager, served as a Leader of Standard Work training and development. Other duties were writing and revising JDs, policies and administration, as well as performance management, measurement, analysis and improvement. Moreover, worked on benefits administration, 401k, 401k loans, garnishments, insurance, COBRA, as well as health and welfare. Furthermore, did team building, strategic planning, organizational development, staffing and training, employee relations, management development, and performance management.

Would hiring an office manager who worked in building materials and consulting industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Economics and Master’s in Business Administration. Technical skills involve Paychex, Paylocity, Kronos, ADP Workforce Now Payroll and QuickBooks. Core competencies involve New Hire Training & Orientation, Interviewing, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Employee Timekeeping & Tracking, as well as Training & Development.

While working for a building materials company as an office manager, prepared employee contracts and entered new employees in Kronos for timekeeping and Paychex for payroll. Other duties were ensuring employment eligibility (I-9) compliance, background checks and drug tests, as well as monitoring time worked via Chronotek (time & attendance) and auditing employees who are working over budgeted hours. Additional contributions were increasing sales continuously finding new customers and attracting back inactive customers aside from providing good service and updating prices to increase profit margins and decreasing accounts receivables to 5%.

Acting as an HR manager, controlled benefits administration & worker’s compensation, managed employee 201 files, prepared weekly payroll through ADP Workforce, as well as maintained an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all activities. Some of the tasks were developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, management, clients, and community, managing the UIA/MIWAM online portal, as well as administering Healthcare benefits. Also, processed workers comp claims and work verifications, processed all status change, terminations, and weekly employee paperwork, as well as resolved employee concerns.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an HR coordinator with experience working in distribution and software industries? Technical skills involve Kronos, Oracle HR, Oracle Financials, QuickBooks, MarkView Imaging, SAP and more.

Serving as an office manager, worked on A/P and A/R validation and entry into Oracle Financials and Mark One Imaging systems. Some of the tasks were doing accounts payable for Laboratory Campus (Kronos), conducting interviews, preparing offer letters, as well as providing new employee orientation and training. Moreover, was responsible for employee relations, investigations, coaching, counseling, disciplinary action and terminations. This individual coordinated leave of absence for disability and was liaison between insurance carrier and payroll. This professional managed Code of Conduct and Business Ethics with oversight of all required pre-employment examinations to applicants, such as drug screening, background checks and reference checks (Applicant 360 software). Maintained employee’s information in company’s SAP HRIS database, Workday, as well as managed processing of various documentations, which included compensation, FMLA, as well as short and long term disability paperwork.

As an HR coordinator in a distribution/supplies company, did accounts payable for Laboratory and the MIS group as well as provided administrative support for 3 directors and 6 managers. Furthermore, coordinated and handled travel arrangements (domestic & international) for executive team.

Would a detail-oriented office manager with experience working in logistics, commercial services and retail industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Marketing and Management. Also, has 20 years of Management and Human Resource experience. Technical skills involve Kronos.

Some job functions included financing, invoicing, human resources, accounts payable, as well as training new employees. While working as an office manager in the logistics industry, acted as Kronos super user and quality manager-QSHE-ISO Certified. Additional responsibilities were working with Purchase Orders and Payroll.

The position entailed acting as bookkeeper for construction and building maintenance/finance dept., as well as human resource director. Serving as a branch administrative manager in a retail company, worked on Financing, Budget Reports, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Payroll. Additional responsibilities as an office manager/human resources specialist encompassed Financing, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Purchasing.

How can an office manager with work experience in nonprofit, automotive and banking industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Special skills include Kronos, ADP system and Room Master Reservation System.

Working with challenging issues such as being responsible for budget constraint and expense control, account payables, part-time payroll, full-time Kronos entry and full time/part-time employee record keeping have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Additional daily duties included correspondence (written and email), public relations, scheduling, cash deposits, employee coverage, reservations, park wide supply orders utilizing state purchasing procedures and policies. Interim accounting technician duties involved preparing weekly revenue report, audit procedures for all departments, applying and maintaining internal controls within the organization, invoicing for accounts receivables, setup accounts and data entry including correction.

With a “can do approach” in the areas of accounting, general ledger entries, receipts, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation of accounts, account corrections and daily balance monitoring. While working in an automotive company as an HR manager, responsible for completing all payrolls, deductions, tax deposits and overseeing employee hours worked, tracking vacation, sick days and limited overtime. Additional responsibilities included ordering supplies using cost management techniques, title clerk, all general office duties, filing, copying, faxing, multi-line phone and paging system, messages, cashiering, and any unassigned task.