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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

04-2008/10-2009 (contract)  Bilingual HR GL Analyst  - Confidential  -  Toronto

Role Overview: Responsible for ensuring legislative and audit compliances are met and are kept current with regards to HR processes. Identifies root cause of setup/ processing discrepancies and strive to minimize errors in order to ensure compliance with internal control procedures. Provides data and be point person in HR audits in accordance with Control Policies of internal, union and governmental agencies and performs periodic audits.

Responsibilities:

▫               Served as a primary escalation contact for HR investigation and resolution

▫               Assisted in providing ad hoc reports as requested by HR community and management

▫               Supported Corporate senior Payroll Analyst in identifying gaps in processes & training needs

▫               Ensured compliance with collective agreements & conditions of employment documents

▫               Reviewed various reports from different sources to ensure and maintain data accuracy 

▫               Reviewed, audited and validated the processing of off cycles and EFTs payments

▫               Collaborated with HR service provider to establish testing and applications upgrades

▫               Served on finance committees to represent HR operations requirements and processes

▫               Investigated and responded to inquiries from CRA, MRQ, EHT and Service Canada

▫               Evaluated, documented and reported on processes within payroll and benefits domains

▫               Provided training to end users for the effective use of the HRIS/Report Smith systems

 Accomplishments:

▫               Managed internal relationships between Payroll & Finance groups to resolve GL issues

▫               Developed business partnerships with Quebec Union Reps and served as a resource in HR area

▫               Completed over 60 GL's reconciliation in a monthly basis pertaining to Payroll & Benefits

▫               Saved the company translation fees by Interpreting Collective Agreements for set up purposes  

06-2005/04-2008 Bilingual Payroll & Benefits Analyst - Confidential -     Toronto

Role Overview: Responsible for working with HR team leads to provide input in the development of processes with specific focus on payroll, Group Benefits and HRIS interface. This role is responsible for evaluating, recommending, developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures. Develop internal controls to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of all payroll /Benefits/Compensation related processes.

Responsibilities:

▫               Partnered with head office HR on WSIB/WCB claims management and Leaves of Absence

▫               Reconciled Company GL's group Benefits and reviewed monthly invoices for accuracy

▫               Overseen preparation, documentation and distribution of payroll taxes and benefits payments   

▫               Participated in projects that are related to compensation, Job Evaluation & Job Descriptions

▫               Administered security for HRIS including assigning permissions and issuing passwords

▫               Worked with controllers in the monthly reconciliation of Payroll & Benefits GL accounts

▫               Resolved discrepancies related to Payroll, Group Benefits and corporate sales tax 

▫               Coordinated with controllers the SAS70 SOX audit samples and document requirements

▫               Coordinated French/English translation and updated corporate policies online in local intranet

Accomplishments:

▫               Re-designed key HR Forms in both official languages

▫               Created  "Quick HR Reference Guide" manual for  managers

▫               Assisted ER in the "Back to Work" policy for LTD candidates

▫               Reviewed previous tax audits that resulted in a refund exceeding 60K

▫               Edited the internal monthly HR Canadian Newsletter

02-2000/05-2005 - Bilingual Payroll Tax Consultant - Confidential -  Toronto

Role Overview: Responsible for remittances & analysis of federal and provincial payroll tax deductions discrepancies. Interprets laws associated with source deductions to clients and associates. Researches and investigates payroll tax penalties incidents through case studies to determine root causes in order to establish prevention methods and liability.

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EDUCATION

▫               2007 - Certificate in Communication for Professionals           University of Toronto/ Toronto

▫               2005 - Certificate in Human Resources Management            George Brown College / Toronto

▫               2004 - Certificate in 11i Oracle Account Payables                   Oracle University / Mississauga

▫               2001 - Certificate in Business Management                           George Brown College / Toronto

▫               1996 - BA International Tourism                                             South Bank University / London (UK)

▫               1993 - Business Accounting Certificate                                  Unity College / London (UK)

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KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Principles and practices of Human Resources including Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, bilingual talent acquisition, system/application updates and testing, accounting guidelines, principles & procedures, employee relations, statistics and data technique analysis; Sarbanes-Oxley audits; Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Legislation.

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Oracle HR, HRMS/HRIS, PeopleSoft, Access, Cyborg Solutions, various ADP HR applications, Kronos, BPCS accounting, HR System Implementation & Conversion, Report Smith, PayTech, AutoPay

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LANGUAGES

Oral & written fluency in English, French and Spanish