Human Resources Manager
Resume:
MICHAEL SOBIESKI
Eastpointe, Michigan 48021
abnkod@r.postjobfree.com
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Payroll professional with a broad background in a wide scope of industries. Demonstrated skills
in multi-state and union payrolls for both large and small companies. Experience with federal,
state, and local regulations regarding withholding taxes, garnishments, support and compliance.
Proficient in Ceridian, Kronos, and ADP systems. An exceptional team player with a high
degree of attention to detail and process improvement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HANDLEMAN COMPANY, Troy, MI 2005-2009
Music distributor for major retail chains.
Payroll Administrator
Performed all payroll functions for U.S. operations.
• Assumed responsibility for all payroll functions during company’s divestiture from
business.
• Processed multi-state payroll for 3000 hourly, salaried, and salaried non-exempt
employees.
• Instrumental in establishing best practices and procedures during company acquisitions
of additional business units resulting in efficient implementation of additional payrolls.
• Established parameters for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance working with Internal Audit
department.
• Maintained monthly, quarterly, and yearly account reconciliations and successful
distribution of accurate W-2’s.
• Devised more streamlined data interface for time collection into Ceridian system.
BEHR AMERICA, INC., Troy, MI 2003-2005
Global manufacturer of heating and cooling systems for the automotive industry.
Corporate Payroll Administrator
Processed payroll for auto parts manufacturing plant.
• Processed weekly payroll for 1,500 union employees.
• Oversaw time and attendance collection.
• Maintained all employee data in conjunction with plant Human Resources department.
• Integral to the dues collection and distribution program for the IUE-CWA union.
• Calculated COLA, SUBpay and bonus plans for hourly and salaried employees.
• Built rapport between corporate management and plant supervisors as well as union
officers and representatives through problem solutions.
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MOSAICA EDUCATION, INC., Lansing MI 2002-2003
Charter school management company.
Payroll Accountant
Processed payroll for 17 charter schools throughout Michigan.
• Established payroll procedures for each school and maintained employee data.
• Provided data and analysis for accounting team general ledger functions.
• Administered benefit deductions for medical, life, and retirement.
• Provided customer support for all schools throughout Michigan.
ARCADIA SERVICES INC., Southfield, MI 2000-2002
National home healthcare service provider.
Payroll Team Leader
Process payroll and billing for branch offices in several states.
• Oversaw five person team in accomplishing goals for payroll and billing.
• Worked closely with state Medicaid agencies.
• Provided coaching and cross-training in the team on in-house system.
• Distributed workload in team and provided for adequate coverage.
ACCOUNTEMPS, Southfield, MI 1999-2000
Temporary placement for payroll.
Payroll Clerk
Performed payroll duties on a temporary basis at Providence Hospital.
• Responsible for data entry of up to 4000 timecards on a weekly basis.
• Created all reports relevant to month and quarter end filings.
• Provided reporting for work verifications for the MESC, Friend of the Court and financial
institutions.
• Distributed paychecks.
DEEKAY ENTERPRISES, INC., Southfield, MI 1994-1997
Major retailer of mail order blinds and wallpaper.
Payroll Clerk
Processed payroll for local corporate office and out of state retail locations as well as some
accounts payable duties.
• Collected and processed weekly timecards.
• Made general ledger and account reconciliation entries.
• Automated A / P functions to spreadsheets.
• Provided support to payroll manager in reporting, data analysis, and check distribution.
EDUCATION
Associate, Arts and Science, Macomb Community College, Warren MI 1993
Graduate, Warren Woods Tower, Warren, MI 1991
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