Focused, competent and adept manager and supervisor with years of proven expertise in payroll management and shared services operations. Demonstrates an extensive history in spearheading process improvements that drive efficiency levels, Skilled in developing and administering payroll processes to drive compliance with applicable regulations. Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to work work individuals and groups at all levels. Strengths include Cost Reduction, Change Management, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Payroll, Team Building, Training, Application Implementations, Global Integration, Process Reengineering and Operational Optimization. Seeking a role that will allow for use of payroll management skills, with a focus on NA Payroll Management; targeting positions that will allow for ongoing career advancement and growth.

• Honored with the North American Process Excellence Award for playing a pivotal role in driving process cycle optimization, thus reducing payroll processing costs by 25% (Corning)
• Led the establishment of Shared Service payroll teams in Hungary and China and achieved 99.95% accuracy in 2010 and 2011, respectively (Corning)
• Fueled strategies that grew Shared Services regional payroll operations from 55% to 94% across staff members served and global HRIM support services (Corning)
• Transitioned payroll operations to an outsource provider and, in doing so, reduced multiple payroll cycles to one (World Kitchen)
• Also converted all benefit packages, 401k plans and payroll systems to an outsource provider during tenure with Southern Tier Hospice
• Proposed and implemented a viable profit sharing plan that boosted participation from 18% to 87% (RKB)
• Gained experience in domestic/international sales promotion, including participation in trade shows (Ward)
• Managed purchasing, production scheduling for prototypes, as well as all details pertaining to customer service (Ward)

Corning Incorporated Corning, XXXXXX

Global Project Services/Enterprise Application Support Sr. Consultant Supervisor (2014-Present)

Global HRIM Integration Manager (2013-2014)

Global Payroll Product Line Manager (2011-2012)

Global Portfolio Project Manager (2009-2010)

Global Portfolio Change Management (2008-2009)

Payroll Manager NA (2001-2008)

Drive operations for globally-reaching payroll services within regional shared service environments. Determine priorities, build teams and establish metrics. Continually aim to improve quality and remove non-value-added activities. Identify future service offerings and enhancements for current services that serve to bolster team performance, drive the delivery of high-caliber customer care, guarantee quality control, as well as ensure alignment with regulatory compliance objectives. Create positive cross-functional relationships to ensure maintenance of an environment that allows Regional Payroll and HRIM teams to perform to the best of their respective abilities and drive corporate success. Train, mentor and guide regional payroll teams; focus on accountability for all elements of payroll processing and HRIM support service.

World Kitchen Elmira, XXXXXX

Payroll Manager (1998-2001)

Oversaw all daily payroll processing functions in a hands-on manner ad used example-based leadership to set overall team tone. Set into motion and assessed payroll policies to ensure timely and accurate payroll processes. Reconciled balance sheet accounts specific to payroll operations. Implemented a standard time and attendance system across all business locations to drive congruency and consistency. Prepared and recorded taxable fringe benefits and ensured proper tax withholding and reporting processes. Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced employee and supervisor efficacy levels.

Southern Tier Hospice Elmira, XXXXXX

Director of Finance (1997-1998)

Set the tone for financial organization across the department; promoted a culture of motivation and success. Made certain that all appropriate financial information was available to all stakeholders throughout all financial decision-making processes. Led the development and delivery of operational and capital budgets across the compaxxxxxx. Played an essential, invaluable role in contract negotiation and review processes.

RKB Enterprises, Incorporated Elmira, XXXXXX

Accounts Payable (1996-1997)

Payroll Manager (1994-1997)

Planned and coordinated all Accounts Payable and payroll duties with attention to both detail and timeliness. Designed and upheld operating procedures focused on efficiency and optimizing staff performance. Seamlessly transitioned payroll operations to an outsource provider, thus cutting the cost of overhead by 40%. Made forward-moving modifications to the Accounts Payable program to help eliminate processing errors and recover outstanding balances that were due to RKB.

Elmira Specialties Elmira, XXXXXX

Treasurer (1991-1993)

Founded a concept for and managed all entrepreneurship particulars including facility layout, location, staffing and funding. Handled fiscal management responsibility across the organization including development of the annual budget. Set the tone for and led discussions with staff and audit committee members to formulate methods for slashing costs and increasing revenue. Planned for and implemented systems to amplify operating proficiencies.

Treasurer/Vice President, Ward Diesel Filter Systems, Inc., Elmira, XXXXXX, 1988-1991

Executive Vice President, Ward 79 Limited, Elmira, XXXXXX, 1989-1990

Treasurer, Ward 79 Limited Elmira, XXXXXX, 1988-1989

Assistant Controller/Treasurer, Ward 79 Limited, Elmira, XXXXXX, 1986-1988

Accounting Manager, Ward 79 Limited, Elmira, XXXXXX, 1984-1986

Bachelor s Degree, Business Administration/Human Resources, University of Phoenix

Associate s Degree, Accounting, Elmira College

Six Sigma Green Belt | Change Management Certification

Also open to obtaining American Payroll Association (APA) Certification-CPP - Certified Payroll Professional