Tanisha Morris

Cell 708-***-****

adsle3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

** ***** ** ************ ********** in Payroll and Human Resource Management

Sound judgement, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills

Vast experience in leading and executing new and/or ongoing projects with key stakeholders to drive and execute business objectives

International experience with capital projects, business expenditures and payroll budgets over $1Billion

Effective in building team relationships and creating partnerships across organizational lines

Successful in managing a complex project schedule where there are multiple concurrent tracks of work while ensuring end-to-end process quality and delivery

Effective in strategic planning, training of functional processes as well as coaching and developing staff

Strong Knowledge of International Payroll & overall proficiency of payroll process controls, financial compliance, and regulations

Participate as an active contributing member on implementation teams consisting of functional and technical consultants, solutions architects, project managers, developers, and trainers

Solid experience and subject matter expertise in establishing policy and procedures for payroll team to ensure highly accurate and timely payroll processing

Strong Attention to detail and Project Management (i.e., implementation, testing/script writing, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

Senior Payroll & Contact Center Manager- 2018- to Current

Navistar, Lisle, Illinois

Oversees all payroll and contact center procedures, as well as managing personnel staff of 12

Communicates with HR, Benefits, IT, and executive leadership to evaluate organizational needs while building positive partnership and collaboration of existing & upcoming initiatives

Review and sign off on auditing reports, tax filings and amendments

Research and stay abreast of payroll related tax laws to execute compliance and system implementation

Responsible for ensuring high level of customer service and drive department production to exceed goals

Create an environment focused on generating a great internal and external customer experience

Ensures the generation of the company payroll, including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accrual, overtime and withholding status

Meets all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholding and employer contributions

Involved in developing, modifying, and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect

Accountable for budget and policy recommendations, medium-term planning and for the performance and results of multiple related areas

Evaluates current systems and recommends and develops operating efficiency improvements

Audits payroll transactions to ensure that accounts, payments, dates, and taxes are accurate and up to date and that all procedures are followed

Addresses management and complex employee questions regarding policy, procedures, and payroll related issues

Responsible for sales tax payment and reporting and stock option administration

Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function while exercising supervision regarding costs, methods, and staffing

Monitors team performance to ensure calls volume SLAs are met and screening of calls for accuracy of information and measure of service extended

Payroll Manager- 2017 to 2018

Outcome Health, Chicago, Illinois

Managed full-cycle activities in the Payroll Department processes including semi-monthly payrolls, bonus and commission payments, garnishments, annual W-2s, RIAs, etc.

Played integral role with special projects such as mergers and acquisitions, testing software updates, etc.

Maintained effective working relationship with payroll service providers, perform periodic contract reviews to ensure services and pricing are in line

Managed Payroll Analyst Team and work effectively with Finance Partners, HR, HRIS, Compensation and IT departments

Ensured accurate local, state and Federal tax withholdings for employees, set up or close local or state tax accounts as needed

Reviewed payroll tax notices received by the company and act as necessary; work with payroll service provider to ensure all quarterly and annual tax forms are filed as required

Administered policies and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate transactions; maintain departmental key controls and process narratives for the payroll cycle

Responded to internal and external audit requests and identify areas of risk and act to mitigate risk

Continuously sought efficiencies and automation in the processing of payroll and day-to-day functioning of payroll operations

Reconciled monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll taxes and related tax filing reports including 941s, W2s, etc.

In conjunction with Payroll Tax Service Provider ensured accuracy and timeliness of federal, multi-state and multi-jurisdiction withholding tax payments, deposits, and tax returns

Processed payroll tax adjustments to correct/update employee and employer taxes for accurate reporting on employees’ W2s, prepare W2Cs and related amendments

Executed the monthly and quarterly close process related to payroll tax filings in collaboration with service provider and functional leads

Payroll Manager- 2016 to 2017

Tetra Pak Inc. Vernon Hills, Illinois

Supervised the day-to-day payroll and local benefits operations for countries under area of responsibility

Managed and developed the payroll team

Was responsible for ensuring the payroll team meets operational Key Performance Indicators

Ensured payroll processes are delivered accurately and timely in alignment with statutory requirements and company policies

Managed relationships with external payroll/benefit vendors and insurance brokers ensuring consistent and quality delivery of services

Continuously reviewed payroll, benefits and tax processed in area of responsibility and implements changes as required to ensure efficient and best practice processes

Supported the Reward Manager and collaborated with the Reward and/or Master Data teams in the implementation of global initiatives

Supported and/or responded to employees’ queries received through HR Direct related to payroll and local benefits where necessary

Participated in internal and external audits and closure of audit findings as appropriate

Defined tools and processes

Senior Payroll Specialist- 2014 to 2016

Here, Chicago, Illinois

Managed all aspects of the Canadian payroll, including establishing appropriate checks and balances to ensure payroll compliance and accuracy

Performed detailed testing to ensure that implemented software functions correctly

Reviewed US multi-state payroll for 2000+ employees on a bi-weekly basis for accuracy prior to transmission

Updated payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers

Determined payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and Worker’s Compensation payments

Prepared and uploads GL, Accruals and JE entries

Collaborated with ADP to ensure appropriate Canada taxes (federal and provincial) are reported

Maintained payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures

Critically reviewed and analyzed payroll, benefits and tax procedures then recommended and implemented changes which lead to best-practice operations

Ensured systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with contracts (union and non-union)

Managed regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)

Assisted with the monitoring of the company wage and salary structure and the variable pay systems within the company including bonuses and raises

Senior Payroll Analyst- 2013-2014

Heidrick and Struggles, Chicago, Illinois

Managed and administered payrolls for the Americas region including Canada and Latin America

Resolved complex issues regarding federal and state taxable income to ensure federal and state taxable income and ensure federal and state wage and hour compliance

Lead and managed regional process for annual compensation cycle activities (merit, bonuses, etc.)

Established and maintained adequate controls in the processing, review, and distribution of company’s payroll

Identified and implemented continuous process and quality improvement including process organizations initiatives

Oversaw the monthly reconciliation of all payroll accounts and general ledger posting of payroll journal entry

Identified strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to internal processes, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, long term business planning and forecasting

Partnered with Benefits team to ensure accuracy for any vendor transitions, annual open enrollment processes, etc.

Managed all vendor change and/or implementation activities for the region

Ensured accuracy and compliance with all SOX requirements and requests; ensured all documentation was up to date

Provided business process expertise by understanding business direction and concerns and assisted to design new processes to support the deployment

Ensured the timely and accurate general ledger and cost accounting for all people services to all business areas and business unit controllers. Coordinate with finance organization on account coding and cost allocation effectiveness

Coordinated treasury activities and trustee services to fund appropriate people services accounts and disburse / reconcile payments for people services

Was responsible for process documentation and compliance including regular maintenance, working with auditors and finance requests and any required communications.

Payroll Tax Analyst (Contractor), 2013-2013

Exelon (Modis), Chicago, Illinois

Responded to employees, department members, and management to identify issues and achieve timely resolutions to questions or concerns regarding payroll taxes

Researched and respond to tax notices in a timely and concise manner to mitigate interest and penalty expenses

Was responsible for the relationship with outsourced tax provider to ensure timely responses to inquiries or issues that arise during the processing of periodic, quarterly and annual file submissions

Worked with State, Local, & Federal agencies to register and close accounts for withholding, local, and unemployment tax reporting

Was responsible for documentation of all withholding rules & assist with employee communications

Formulated a plan of action for possible implementation of withholding

Assisted with implementation and delivery of internal withholding procedures and process associated with withholding changes

Assisted with year-end activities

Generated payroll queries need for the month & quarter end

Worked on special projects such (PA 32 Act, Taxation on Travel, etc.)

Payroll Specialist, 2011-2013

Pivot Point International, Evanston, Illinois

Managed and performed multi-state payroll for 200 employees

Processed new hires, terminations, status changes, merit increases, tax deductions, direct deposit, bonus, and commission payments

Managed employee accruals and FMLA

Created ad hoc reporting for senior management and academies

Processed 401K deferrals, catch-up contributions, loan schedules, manual loan payments, transmission of employee contributions to 401K carrier, while verifying accuracy of participant information and answers employee benefit questions

Calculated and processed benefit accruals, garnishments, levies, and company loans

Prepared final year end payroll to capture fringe benefits, auto reimbursement, third party sick pay, group term life, and relocation

Reconciled and audited monthly benefit statements and coordinates timely payment with vendors

Prepared annual EEO-1 reporting and compiled 401K Non-Discrimination testing data

Worked with payroll vendor and State agencies to resolve outstanding withholding tax issues

Was responsible for managing benefits for commuter benefits and Health Saving Accounts

Prepared data for open enrollment and maintained all premium changes and updated employee profiles

Payroll Manager, 2007- 2011

R.J. O’Brien & Associates, Chicago, Illinois

Processed monthly UK & US semi-monthly and commission (multistate) payroll for 3 entities

Monitored and reviewed Canadian Payroll processing

Reviewed and input all payroll data into the system (deductions, garnishments, loans, pay increases, etc.)

Managed employee accruals and time keeping records

Administered FMLA and STD process

Created document and procedures for payroll

Led payroll conversions and implementations

Was responsible for payroll tax filings and reporting

Funded and wired payroll accounts

Uploaded general ledger and P & L review

Primary contact for benefit plans for employees and vendors

Was responsible for 401K Administration (enrollments, roll overs, true ups, non-discrimination testing, matches, etc.)

Was responsible for the setup of mergers and acquisitions (banking accounts, FEIN, state accounts, etc.)

Provided ad hoc reporting for annual reviews, discretionary bonuses, and departmental budgets (i.e., senior management)

Was responsible for audits (Worker’s Compensation, KPMG, etc.)

Was responsible for all payroll related needs (year-end reporting, W-2s, adjustment payrolls, system purges, and vendor price negotiations)

Reviewed and approved invoices (FSA, benefit plans, 401K draws, etc.)

Involved in employee termination process (severance, Cobra, company property, etc.)

EDUCATION

MBA, Business Administration

Master’s, Human Resource Management

Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL

B.A., Political Science

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

Software Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Office, UltiPro, Paycom, Kronos, ADP Payroll (PCPW, Streamline, WFN & Pay Expert), ADP Pay-At-Work, EZ Labor Management, Soft Time, Report Smith 3.1, Paylocity, Platform One and Celergo (Payroll Aggregator), Web time, PeopleSoft 9.2, PeopleSoft Time & Labor, PeopleSoft Financials, Ceridian 8.49, Ceridian Tax, Cash Pro, HSBC net, Sun, Vision 5.1, Great Plains, Remini Tax, Remedy, Right Fax, SharePoint, and Lotus notes.

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