John Christian
Lakeland,FL
Summary
With a proven track record at Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated, I excelled in payroll management and fostering strong employee relations. My expertise in integrating payroll systems during a major merger at Foundever highlights my ability to manage complex projects and ensure tax compliance, demonstrating both hard and soft skills crucial for high-stakes environments.
Personable and detail-focused professional equipped with extensive payroll systems knowledge and advanced financial management skills. Adept at compliance with regulatory standards and proficient in use of payroll software. Ready to drive operational efficiencies and enhance payroll accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Payroll Integration
Foundever
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Contributed to the successful merger of two organizations by managing payroll integration efforts, ensuring a seamless transition for all employees.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization for seamless integration on cross-functional projects, ensuring clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations.
- Operated collaboratively alongside IT teams when troubleshooting or updating software systems, ensuring seamless integration of payroll applications.
Director of Payroll
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated
03.2012 - 12.2021
- Created comprehensive training materials for staff members, enabling them to effectively navigate the new payrolling system and increase their proficiency.
- Resolved complex payroll inquiries from staff members in a professional manner while maintaining high levels of customer service quality standards.
- Reduced manual workload for employees through successful implementation of automated timekeeping systems that integrated seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
Payroll Manager
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated
06.2005 - 03.2012
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Approved Kronos (UKG) time record audit reports for 18,000 hourly employees to verify accuracy and compliance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Pierce College
Lakewood, WA 98498Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
St. Leo University
Tampa, FloridaSkills
- Timekeeping systems
- Employee relations
- Audit preparation
- Payroll management
- Internal controls
- Tax compliance
Affiliations
- American Payroll Association (APA)
Timeline
Director of Payroll Integration
Foundever
01.2022 - 10.2024
Director of Payroll
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated
03.2012 - 12.2021
Payroll Manager
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated
06.2005 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Pierce College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
St. Leo University
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