Project Manager Human Resources

James Castellano, SPHR

* ******* **** ****** ******, NY 11581

516-***-**** **************@*******.***

Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll Executive, Office Manager

Compensation/ Benefits / Payroll / HR Project Manager

Professional Summary:

15-year record of directing global Human Resources operations.

Talent for implementing first-time payroll, compensation, and HR compliance policies.

Proven ability to develop and implement workforce strategies, including talent attraction and retention programs.

Thrive in fast-paced, multifaceted arena with challenges and demand for continual growth.

Areas of Expertise:

Compensation & Benefits

Workforce Management

Recruiting & Retention

Organizational Development

Change Management

Union and Non-Union

Regulatory Compliance

Executive Partner

Experience & Accomplishments

Human Resources/Payroll/Office Director 2010 – Present

Leader Auto Group, LLC, New Rochelle, NY

Direct day-to-day Human Resources, Accounting and Office Management functions in a major automotive group. Oversee all billing, accounts payable, banking, accounts receivable, inventory and supply management in addition to ensuring labor law compliance.

Selected Accomplishments:

Provide management training to create more meaningful and productive performance management, corrective actions, and discipline/discharge procedures.

Implement a comprehensive talent management process to link the selection, performance management and development of candidates to appropriate competencies and success measurement

Create updated and current employee manual including outdated policies to ensure compliance and adding new policies to improve morale

Human Resources/Senior Auditor/Accounting Director 2006 – 2007

Momentum Resource Solutions, Edison, NJ

Analyzed the business needs and goals of key clients in order to design and implement an HR organization, including advising on health and benefits best practices and management for 2,500 employees. Audited and reconciled employee records and provided tactical HR support to three major hospitals.

Selected Accomplishments:

Created extensive payroll policies to process manual checks, direct deposits, garnishments and other payroll requirements.

Provided supervision, training, direction and mentorship to six employees while also serving as a key resource for the consulting management team.

Human Resources Project Manager 2006 – Present

J. Castell Consulting, New York, NY

Principal and founder of a human resources, payroll, compensation management consulting firm providing client-focused assistance with profit and loss, business development, sales & marketing, account relations and administration.

Selected Accomplishments:

Serve as lead Project Manager to install ADP Payroll and HR, PeopleSoft, Reportsmith, ABRA and other payroll software on time and with minimal functional disruptions for clients.

Director of Human Resources and Payroll Operations 2001 – 2006

Canon USA, New Hyde Park, NY

Spearheaded launch of comprehensive payroll system for global medical and media enterprise and oversaw successful payroll management subsequently, including 941,940, W02 and multi-state tax filings as well as Canadian processing. Hired, trained and directed payroll and administrative support and managed a 28-person shared services call center, housing HR knowledge for the 10,000 employee organization.

Selected Accomplishments:

Executed HR and payroll system upgrades and implemented strategic reporting initiatives.

Awarded “ADP Advocate of the Year” and the “American Payroll Association Award” for implementations and service.

Created comprehensive and compliant payroll administration policies and procedures for all compensation related processes.

Additional Experience

Payroll Analyst/Global Accountant IBM Corporation, Johnson City, NY: Directed payroll and accounting functions in a global payroll and tax reporting and facilitated weekly payroll.

HR Project Manager/Payroll, Benefits, Compensation Centerline Capital Group, New York, NY: Provided strategic and tactical HR guidance through a pivotal transitional phase and managed a staff of 5 employees to ensure continuous service for benefits, HR and payroll administration.

DC Police Officer/Detective – 1989/1998 PG/DC Fire Department

Educational and Affiliations

Master of Business Administration Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional

Senior Professional in Human Resources

Certified Compensation Professional Certified Benefits Professional

Affiliations

American Payroll Association, CPP and the New York Advisory Committee

Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), SPHR

US Marines - Sergeant, Purple Heart Recipient, White House Social Aide to President Reagan

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