Manager Project Payroll Manager
Resume:
Joan Esparza CPP
Mountain View, CA 94041
Cell 916-***-****
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Summary of Qualifications
Proven leadership and management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High customer satisfaction standards for myself and my staff
Strong analytical, planning and organization skills
31+ years of HR and Payroll experience supporting up to 68,000 U.S. employees and globally
Extensive background in U.S. compensation, labor laws, benefits, payroll, & accounting practices
Proven ability to make sound decisions, analyze problems and develop effective, creative solutions
Managed a staff of up to 19 nonexempt, exempt, & supervisory employees
Excellent time and project management skills
Proven ability to develop strong working relationships cross functionally
Proficient with several HRIS systems: Peoplesoft, ADP Payforce, Ceridian, ADP Workforce Now, Kronos, Etime, Workday, Streamline
International payroll: Canada, Latin America, EMEA, Asia Pacific Regions using ADP
Vice President of Silicon Valley American Payroll Association Board 2016
A10 Networks 7/2015 – 10/16
Global Payroll Manager, US, Canada, Latin America, EMEA, Asia-Pac
Managed payroll operations globally in 23 countries
Audit and approve all countries payroll, ensuring accuracy & compliance to local regulations
Implemented ADP Streamline for Asia-Pac region
Create regional metrics and cost analysis
Improve processes to ensure SOX compliance; continuously improve programs, processes, methodologies and technologies to address evolving business objectives.
Successfully passed several audits: 401k, Workers Comp, SOX
Created documentation for implementation of new policies and programs
Palo Alto Networks 2/2015 – 7/2015
Senior Manager, US, Canada, Latin America
Managed payroll operations for North and South America
Created new position description, salary & grade proposal for Business Analyst, Global Stock Analyst & US Payroll Analyst. Promoted and hired for positions
Implemented ADP ezLabor; project management & SME
Implemented integration between Workday & ADP Workforce Now; project management& SME
NetApp (Contract Assignment through NetPolarity) 11/142/
2015
Payroll Manager, US, Canada, Latin America
Managed payroll operations for North and South America
Lead year end shutdown projects for US & Canadian employees
Transitioned Latin American payroll into the US payroll team
Pride Industries 6/11 – 10/14
Payroll Manager, US
Conducted skills analysis for existing team and proposed positions based on skill level
Created new position description, salary & grade proposal for Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Assistant Payroll Manager. Promoted and hired for positions
Compiled and conducted RFP for HR, payroll and time collection system (HCM)
Conducted new manager training for payroll processes each quarter
Train, develop, and mentor payroll staff. Develop focus on accuracy and timeliness
Developed, documented, and streamlined internal process controls
Built rapport and relationship with HR and Executive Management teams
Reviewed new and renewals of CBA’s and implement system or process changes
Proposed, tested and implemented GL changes with payroll provider
Compiled annual compensation analysis for CFO
Created and managed the executive variable pay program
Managed the employee Lump Sum and Merit programs. Created improved process to systematically route approvals with IT Director
Project Manager & SME for ADP implementation for Etime
Developed project plans and lead cross functional global project teams
Negotiated contract, and SOW for ADP and consultants for ADP implementation project, created SLA and KPI’s
Successfully passed several internal and external audits, with no audit comments
Compiled data using various systems and report to government for quarterly NISH ratios
Trained & mentored payroll and HR partners on UAT methodologies, including test case creation.
Continuously improve processes, methodologies and technologies to address evolving business objectives.
McKesson Corporation 12/06 – 6/2011
Payroll Manager Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures US & Canada
Conducted due diligence for companies that business units are considering acquiring
Reconciled prior years payroll tax returns for federal, state, and unemployment taxes
Developed project plans and establish/train project team to integrate companies into current corporate structure
Compiled and implemented gap analysis between companies and corporate policies and processes
Created company tables at highest to lowest level within Peoplesoft 8.8
Developed and conducted system testing (user acceptance & parallel testing) for PeopleSoft HR and Payroll systems
Designed implementation plans for mergers & acquisitions. Ensured accurate transition of employee data
Meet with employees and partners at new company to explain processes and answer questions
Managed multiple & cross functional projects for legal compliance, process improvement and systems upgrades.
Manager of project management group and admin assistants
Trained & mentored payroll and HR partners on project management methodologies.
Managed cross functional projects for tax upgrades, divestitures, spin offs and creation of LLC’s; project manager and SME.
Ensured that business partners are aware of changes occurring and their legal implications
Project Manager for cross functional year end team including tax, benefits and HRIS.
Managed implementation of Cobra Subsidy & IRS random audits
Developed business continuity plan for all levels of incidents, up to complete disaster recovery
Hewlett Packard 2/7810/99 Agilent Technologies 11/99 to 11/05 Avago Technologies 12/05 to 1/07 (each company was “spun off” from the prior company)
2005-2007 Global Payroll & HR Operations Manager Avago Technologies US, Canada, Europe
2004 – 2005 Supplier Relationship Manager, Americas HR Services Agilent Technologies
1995 -2004 U.S.Payroll & HR Operations Manager, Americas Employee Services Organization Agilent Technologies and Hewlett Packard
Education and Training
President Elect (current Vice President) for Silicon Valley APA Board 2016
Certified Payroll Professional, last renewed in 2016
Member of National American Payroll Association (APA)
Sacramento Valley APA Board member 2014-2015
Silicon Valley APA Board Member 2015- present
ERISA & HIPAA legal training
Ceridian Insights training 2012
Various management and personal development courses through employers including:, Managing Organization Change,
Project Management, Coaching and Managing Performance, Satisfying Our Customers, Effective People Skills, Negotiation
San Jose State University
Graduate of Cupertino High School
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