Lisa M. Suarez, CPP

*** ******** **, *******, ** 76179

817-***-**** ac7zte@r.postjobfree.com

Exceptionally detailed, organized, and highly confidential business professional with a unique ability to successfully learn and manage several projects simultaneously. Fifteen+ years proven competencies as an HR Professional with the ability to empower others and foster cohesive business environments. Consistently leverage organizational capabilities to facilitate well-run and stream lined office operations. Deliver outstanding results, leading to increased levels of responsibilities and recognition. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

Skills and Abilities

Client Relationship Management Microsoft Office Suite

Mergers/Acquisitions HCM Platforms

Applicant Tracking System Outlook

Human Resources Policies/Procedures Payroll/Reconciliation

Customer Service Oriented General Accounting

Invoice Management Strong Communication Skills

Onboarding Effective Time Management

Financial Reporting Project Management

Vendor Management Benefit Administration

Work Experience

Nokia USA and Nokia Inc, 1997 - Current

Payroll and Benefit Manager

Irving, Texas

Lead and direct the daily activities of three payroll and benefit analysts

Prepare and maintain computerized hourly and salaried multi-state payrolls

Manage the administration of HR/Payroll requirements of employee benefit programs, employee stock purchase plans, ADR’s and various global stock plans in accordance with regulatory requirements

Responsible for collecting and preparing home and host shadow payroll for international employees on assignment in the US and aboard.

Process payroll invoices to payroll and benefit vendors.

Reconciliation of payroll accounts to general ledger and cost accounts

Prepare and Reconcile Federal, state, and year end reports

Global compensation, reporting and tax filing requirements for over 1000 foreign expatriates from 30+countries and 150+ domestic expatiates in 20+ countries

Resolve IRS and State audits

Develop new initiatives, goals, year-end procedures, HR policies and guidelines

Lead and/or key contributor of all US annual enrollment activities

Administration of all health and welfare benefits

Administrator for US flexible spending accounts [HCRA, DCRA, and CERA]

Nokia USA and Nokia Inc,

HRIS Analyst

Irving, Texas

Lead for the selection of Nokia USA Inc. Payroll and benefit provider/supplier. Included requirements definition, planning, integration, data migration, test scenarios, testing, training and delivery to employees.

Trained payroll processor on payroll system,

Employment verification, direct deposit maintenance, data management

Manage interfaces, data extractions and uploads to ADP payroll, and benefits

Analyze data errors for system interfaces, and identified solutions to eliminate errors

Responsible for day to day interface and transactions from HR system to payroll interface

Nokia USA and Nokia Inc,

Mergers and Acquisitions

Irving, Texas

Assist with Merger and Acquisition activities that included, planning, integration, data migration, testing, training and delivery for employee on-boarding and process changes

Project Manager for numerous integration and ramp down activities due to acquisitions and divestments, project lead for all M&A and divestment activities

Qualified Retirement Savings and Investment Plan (401K), Supplier management of all retirement related record-keepers and actuaries

Ensure compliance with IRS and DOL regulation and plan design

Coordinate and lead semi-annual Committee meetings

Request and approve plan amendments with ERISA counsel

Education/Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional Current

Member of American Payroll Association Current

Certified Payroll Administration in Canada

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