JULIE MORGAN
******@*****.*** Scottsdale, AZ ****5 Cell: 818-***-****
Professional Summary
Superior interpersonal, supervisory, follow-up, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. Organized, dedicated, discreet and able to produce with great efficiency in fast-paced, high-pressured environments-Able to see and produce Big Picture. Demonstrates initiative with proven ability to take increasing levels of responsibility. Excels in trouble shooting and conflict resolution. Streamlines workflow - Does not cut corners. IBM/MAC proficient: Microsoft (Windows 10) Word, Excel (thru Pivot tables, Macros, VLookups), Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. JD Edwards Oracle/E1, PeopleSoft, SAP (R/3) SE/ERP & MySAP.com HR/Payroll, Ceridian, Workday, ADP (RUN, Workforce Now, TotalSource), Sass, TASC, Paychex (Preview, Time & Labor), Many HRIS and Proprietary Payroll Software, QuickBooks Pro, Enterprise Solutions, IQMS, John Hancock, Fidelity, Empower & Principal Financial Investment (Plans), Other: AD Hoc Reporting, Cobra+State Cobra, Commercial, Exec., E/O, WC, Dis., UnEm., ACA, EEOC and all H/W Insurance
HR, Benefits & Payroll Tax Administrator 3/2016 – 1/2018
MedPlast, Inc., Tempe, AZ
Responsible for all Benefit and HR functions in multi-state, leading plastics injection molding multi-million, dollar manufacturing company. (Staff includes US Domestic 3,000; 7 dotted line reports and 1 payroll clerk)
Maintain all Company Wide H&W, Retirement and Supplemental benefit insurance plans from vetting and research to Cost and Effectiveness and overall management of State, Federal and Local compliance (IRS, ERISA, ACA, DOL, Consumer etc.), Plan Docs/SPDs, Materials, Open Enrollment, Implementation, TPA/Broker & Conversion
Coordinate trainings and reviews to meet or beat Company needs and State and Federal requirements – Labor Laws, OSHA & EHS Safety compliance to Improve Communication Processes, Supervisory and Managers HR Skillset, Employee Assessment and Review, Ascertaining and Managing Recruitment for better retention, Morale Boosting, Training to Eliminate Work Place Violence and Harassment
Manage all US Corporate policy, practice and tracking of LOA’s (FMLA/CFRA, Disability, ADA, UI), compensation, hiring/firing + reduction in force & rehire, Incentive Programs
Project management includes Operations Management, HR and Payroll migrations, Fed/State Labor Law, Litigation, Corporate Handbook, Annual audits (5500, Year End 1095+ and Recon) for Self-Funded & Commercial Insurances Policies and Benefits (Open Enrollment – Retention – Participation)
Board Member of 401K Planning, Auditing, Due Diligence and Funding as well as Review of same
Responsible for department improvement to meet needs of Corporate Finance (Share Holders/Board Members) and Employees while maintaining cost effective H&W and Retirement programs (Wellness – Core, Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment, Disability and Claims) and improvement of daily practice and routine
Process quarterly/annual withholding taxes (Federal, State, Local), ACA, EEOC, Medicare and managed accounts
HR, Benefits and Payroll Manager 8/2014 – 3/2016
Desert Mountain Medical, Phoenix, AZ
Duties included enforcing Corporate Policy, Recruiting, onboarding, software education and IT management for EZ Labor, ADP and Principal 401K, corporate benefits, Leaves of Absence, FMLA, WC LTD & STD processing, PTO, reviews and personnel file management
Administrator for all HRIS, 401K, Credit Cards, Corporate Accounts and banking
Processed Multi–state, bi-weekly payroll and monthly commission (ADP Run & Workforce) for Executives, Sales Representatives, admin staff and independent contractors for multiple entities
Also included enrollment, time card management, garnishments, analysis, distributions, tax reporting & set-up, processing and compliance
Commission analysis includes calculating, reporting, deductions and billable items using Excel pivot tables, Advanced VLOOKUP’s, macros and custom reports
Processed, reconciled monthly million-dollar commission
Administered and managed short-term incentive plans (cash)
Bookkeeping included AP, AR, loan management, inventory, GJE, GL/ledger, financials, recon, invoicing, expense reports, reimbursements and collections for multi-state companies
Payroll and HR Manager 6/2012 – 1/2014
Screen Engine, Los Angeles, CA
Responsible for all Corporate Benefits Plans and management/vetting of same (via brokers, carriers and TPAs)
Supported COO/General Counsel in development and improvement of corporate policies, procedures and overall company performance
Maintained knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting payroll & HR functions ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting were in compliance with federal and state regulations
Administrator for all benefits (Retirement, H&W, LOAs)
Created and generated reports and spreadsheets as needed for accounting, counsel and management
Supervised payroll clerk (direct report) and processed multi-state, bi-weekly & semi-monthly payroll for 500 staff, crew and contractors with Paychex Preview, Time & Labor and T1, CSV uploads
Migrated from manual time keeping to paperless, digital environment; restructuring workflow from a seven day to a five-hour process; reducing errors and omissions to less than one percent
Recruited staff and provided on-boarding, separations, training and exit interviews; verified employment authorization, status changes and new hire set-up with HRIS (Paychex and TASC), managed confidential data & files with a high degree of accuracy, attention and discretion
HR Manager and Payroll Super. (Multiple Contracts / Consultant) 4/2010 – 6/2012
FOX Networks Group (Lot), Scion Mgmt (Subsid. of Oberan, Inc.) Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ
Supervised payroll manager on labor laws, compensation analysis, processing & bookkeeper GAAP
Liaised with parent company for all HR needs (interviewing, on-boarding, terminations, establishing operations and administrative policy for company handbook)
Trained support staff on travel arrangement, correspondence, phone function/etiquette, scheduling, event planning, expense reporting, filing, house & project mgmt, anticipating needs and desk coverage
Set-up bank accounts and processed wire transfers and monthly bank reconciliations, bi-weekly staff meetings and quarterly reviews
Developed tracking system to improve company’s efficiency, accountability and time management
Processed weekly payroll for FOX Sports national production crews (multi-state, regions) JD Edwards (E1) and TCS software under extremely tight deadlines
Created, tracked and reported weekly/monthly contributions (Excel pivot tables, Look-ups & macros) to IATSE unions, IBEW and MPIPHP (Pension, Health & Welfare, Annuity, 401K & Dues) + payroll deductions and reporting for liens, garnishments (child support rewards, penalties)
Administered LTI plans (multiple option cash/stock/return) and performance metrics
Worked directly with executive producers, crew and upper management
Integral in testing and implementing proprietary software, team member in migrating FNG/broadcast payroll in-house for over 13,000 crew while reporting to Standards and Practices
Director of Operations, Acct., HR & Administration 3/2004 - 3/2010 Handprint Entertainment, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV and Nat’l Tour)
Acted as General Manager (24/7) reporting to multiple partners and silent stakeholders
Reorganized corporate structure, commission, benefits, handbooks and compensation plans
Added incentive plans, live show & production goals, planning & operations mgmt, facilities, development, accounting and marketing strategies.
Negotiated contract terms, leases and vetted commercial, H&W insurance, handbooks, compensation, commission structure & retirement benefits
Liaised with corporate attorneys, partners, CPAs and high-profile clientele
Hired, reviewed & terminated staff; maintained compliance with multi-state and federal laws
Processed corporate/production payroll multi-state (ADP WorkForce Now & Run) + audits, collections, commission, garnishments, WC, UI, Disability claims processing and year-end
Managed corporate & production bookkeepers & HR Generalists to adhere to laws, compliance and budget needs
Reduced expenses, E&O’s by $100,000; collections to current
Restructured office and administrative policy to improve productivity and boost morale
Researched, filed corporate LLCs (Federal / State) and trademarks
Facilitated build-outs, moves, location scouting, with contractors/subs, landlords, IT, compliance & facilities mgmt.
Supervised, managed & trained staff of 50, sub-tenants, production crews
Trained staff on desk, script coverage, deal memos, releases, expense reports, time & file mgmt, professionalism, anticipating and meeting needs, communication and follow-thru
Coordinated special events and administered staff and intern meetings
Promoted in first 30 days of employment
Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bachelor of Science
2018: SPHR and CEBS Training/Education