Edward A. Vincent
Kingston Springs, TN 30782
Home: 615-***-**** . Cell: 615-***-****
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SUMMARY
A proven performer in a large corporate environment with record of success
in compensation, human resources and payroll is seeking a position to
utilize a broad range of expertise to satisfy these business challenges for
a progressive organization. Effective in fast-pace demanding work
environments requiring ability to manage key projects and participate on
functional teams. Strong competencies in:
. Payroll
. HRIS
. Compensation
. Problem Solving
. HR Processes
. Accomplishing Targeted Goals
. Project Management
. Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Direct General Administration, Nashville, TN 2007 to 2009
Payroll Manager
Managed all aspects of the Payroll, HR Administration, and the HRIS
organization. Oversaw the bi-weekly processing, tax filing for multi-state
organization, garnishments, and accounting compliance supporting 2,000
employees. Managed two administrators.
. Converted to new HR/Payroll system in four month time period. Annual
process cost was reduced by $160,000 per year.
. Implemented paperless pay stubs. Increased direct deposit participation
to 98%. Reduced the delivery cost of pay stubs by $40,000 per year.
. Implemented self-service for the employee population.
Tractor Supply Company, Brentwood, TN 2005 to 2007
Payroll Supervisor
Supervised all aspects of the payroll organization, including the bi-weekly
processing, tax filing for multi-state organization, garnishments, and
accounting compliance supporting 10,500 employees. Liaison with Human
Resources and HRIS. Managed five administrators and one professional
employee.
. Implemented pay card program which eliminated checks and increased direct
deposit participation rate by 20%.
Nashville Board of Education, Nashville, TN 2002 to 2005
Payroll Manager
Managed all aspects of the certified, support, and certified pension
payrolls supporting 11,500 employees for the Board of Education. This
position oversaw the bi-weekly processing, garnishments, tax filing, third
party vendor payments, and accounting process for the Payroll department.
Managed staff of three administrators and one professional employee.
. Established direct deposit via ACH and able to bring participation rate
in direct deposit to 89%.
. Implemented 12 month pay cycle for 9 month employees.
. Project Prime in the functional implementation of Peoplesoft Payroll.
RR Donnelley, Nashville, TN 2001 to 2002
Payroll Supervisor
Supervised the processing and Customer Service groups within the payroll
organization supporting 23,000 employees. Managed six administrators and
two professional employees.
. Outsourced employee verification process to third party vendor. Reduced
verification process by 90%.
. Team member in the functional implementation of Peoplesoft Payroll.
Nortel Networks Corporation, Nashville, TN 1987 to 2001
Human Resources Compensation Prime, 1998 to 2001
Managed HR and Payroll Services support, including the integration of
Company compensation policies into processes and systems. Designed and
implemented compensation policy and procedures for North American
employee's overtime and premium payments.
. Automated salary survey submissions from analytical processes to exceed
datelines resulting in $20,000 of annual cost savings.
. Expedited removal of Compensation Banding Structure to internal Structure
within the HR website, core systems, reporting tools and interfaces.
Finance Supervisor, 1995 to 1997
Managed a team of five members for special projects for domestic employee
payroll and supported payroll system interfaces and team members of HRIS
change management team.
Payroll Supervisor, 1991 to 1995
Supervised processing and accounting groups within payroll organization
that supported 25,000
employees. Managed ten non-exempt employees.
Account Payable Supervisor, 1990 to 1991
Supervised daily functions of nine Account Payable processor in a group
that supported 4 business units at Nortel Networks. Member of team that
implemented Oracle Accounts Payable software.
Payroll Accountant, 1987 to 1990
Reconciled payroll G/L accounts, quarterly tax reports, 401K and year-end
reconciliation of W-2's. Administered employee saving bond program.
Processed the payroll for 1500 employees.
EDUCATION/certification
Central State University, Edmond, OK
B.S., Accounting
Oklahoma University, Norman, OK
B.A., Speech Communications, Radio/TV Broadcasting
FCC General Radiotelephone License, Dallas, TX
CCP Certification Certificate-World at Work, Phoenix, AZ. (Successfully
completed six of nine part Certified Compensation Professional designation
CPP Certification- Estimate 2010
professional affiliations
WorldatWork, Phoenix, AZ
American Payroll Association, New York, NY