Payroll Manager

SU TAI HSU

Bothell, WA *****

425-***-**** *********@*****.***

PAYROLL MANAGER

Energetic, reliable, customer-focused and adaptable Payroll Manager adept at keeping payroll operations compliant with regulations. Proficient in management, process and procedure improvements for the accurate and efficient processing of payroll. Excellent analyzing problems and determining viable solutions and report writing abilities. Expertise in management of the entire payroll cycle for unionized and salaried employees, as well as executives and expatriated employees. Dedicated to working at a high level of professionalism with the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management. CORE COMPETENCIES

● Payroll Tax experse ● Multi-state Payrolls ● Multi-union Payrolls

● System Implementation ● Team Leadship ● Complex Problem Solving

● Multi-state Tax Compliance ● FLSA and State Labor Laws ● General Ledger Reconciliations

● Excellent Organizational Skills ● SharePoint ● Customer Service

● Oracle ● SAP ● JDE

● Kronos ● WorkDay ● Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Successfully produced 16,000+ W-2s for over 7000+ employees

Set-up and managed garnishment, child support, and tax levies for over 350+ agencies

Improved and enhanced worker efficiency by over 90% and accuracy to reach near 100%

100% satisfaction with external auditors and tax filings

Remitted timely tax filing and wage reporting for over 15 years- no penalty and/or interest ever charged

Successfully implemented a payroll system of JDE and Oracle

Excellent research, problem-resolving and analysis skills with extensive experience in JDE/Oracle EXPERIENCE

SNC-LAVALIN CONSTRUCTOR INC., Payroll Manager Bothell, WA. August 2001 – February 2019 Payroll Process:

Managed all in-house payroll processes for seven companies in multiples states, weekly (union payroll) and bi-weekly payroll (non-union payroll).

Prepared payroll tax journal entries and reconciled payroll-related general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy for payroll liability postings.

Worked closely with the accounting and finance team during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

Prepared year-end W-2 setup and process, and federal/state/local reconciliations.

Supervised and mentored payroll team, including providing training, auditing work, performance management, performance reviews and coaching to ensure payroll staff remained current with federal/state/local labor laws, payroll tax regulations changes, and company policy updates.

Ensured that proper internal controls over the tax compliance process were in place and routinely tested.

Reviewed and calculated the hypo tax liabilities of expatriate employees in many countries. Su Tai Hsu *********@*****.*** Page 2

Processed special payments approved by corporate HR in Montreal Canada-stock options, restricted stock units, AIP and bonuses.

Managed the global compensation collection process for all expatriates to ensure correct tax and social security reporting.

Supported and worked closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and government regulations.

Oversaw all master data set-up and updates to ensure they were handled properly, including rate changes, new hires, status changes, and terminations.

Led HR Benefit enrollment setup, garnishment processes and provided technical support.

Managed all weekly union pays, weekly-certified payroll reports, monthly union reports, and benefit updates to ensure they completed timely and accurately.

Balanced and analyzed payroll reports for accuracy, appropriate deductions, and tax calculations.

Interpreted employment policies and government regulations in connection with payroll activities and made recommendations on modifications to senior management.

Maintained SOX compliance as well as internal/external audit controls.

Identified training issues and problem-prone processes to ensure optimal efficiency and error-free payroll processing.

Analyzed and verified payroll reports and documents for accuracy and made necessary adjustments.

Provided the annual 401K auditing report and workers compensation annual report.

Led compliance for garnishments and child support orders.

Delegated and scheduled three payroll staff duties and monthly training.

Managed technology implementation and integration.

Evaluated and improved payroll processes/procedures. Payroll Tax:

Managed daily operations of the payroll tax reporting, compliance, and filings.

Ensured compliance with all taxing authorities and company policies.

Completed all wage reporting and tax remitting on next business day, semi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis for a multi-state payroll, complying with state/local and Federal regulations.

Maintained all tax setup in Oracle/JDE systems, including coordination of new deduction, withholding, and establishing appropriate withholding for new work locations.

Coordinated testing of tax setup, updates, patches, bundles, upgrades when tax changes occurred.

Maintained state unemployment rates in Oracle/JDE.

Remained up to date on multi-state tax (42 states) filings and setup for new states/Locals.

Maintained current knowledge of all payroll tax regulations, including federal, state, and local regulations.

Troubleshot payroll taxes-related issues and errors, researched and responded to all tax inquiries.

Ensured accurate and timely preparation, balancing, processing, and funding of payroll tax payments.

Ensured completeness and accuracy of all payroll tax returns and filings.

Notified Oracle support team of any regulatory updates and proposed and implemented required changes.

Assisted Global Payroll to start a payroll and tax reporting setup. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Labor Relations, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Payroll Professional since, 2006

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