1. Susan
Connors
Summary of Qualifications:
Experience in Financial, Construction and Human Resources industry, contributing as a manager and an individual performer. Recognized
for developing and preserving strong business alliances with vendors. Innovative and resourceful problem solver. Unique blend of
organizational, analytical, technical and interpersonal skills.
Experience:
8/2010 to 9/2015
Northeast Ship Repair – ( Boston Ship Repair & Philadelphia Ship Repair) - Vessel maintenance, repair, overhaul and conversion
services for domestic, international and government customers
Boston, Ma
Payroll Manager
• Coordinated, direct and control payroll preparation, processing and distribution of weekly union & non-union payrolls
• Coordinated payroll preparation, processing and distribution of all union layoff payrolls
• Primary liaison with accounting department and Union
• Managed payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Ensured payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Compiled data from payroll sources
• Processed special weekly and bonus payrolls
• Prepared relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Processed staff transfers, promotions, terminations and layoffs
• Created & maintained payroll policies and procedures
• Oversaw & maintained current employee data into system
• Ensured all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Supported all internal and external audits related to payroll
• Processed payroll checks for 3 pay companies (Executive Staff, Boston & Philadelphia)
• Managed and resolved issues relating to payroll production
• Administered & processed unions 401K on weekly basis
• Administered & processed unions pension payment files on monthly basis
• Created & maintained Access Database for union attendance tracking & warning reports
• Worked with HR Manager to collect, maintain, process & submit Affirmative Action Plan on quarterly basis
• Worked with HR Manager in annual open enrollment processes
• Resolved system issues in a timely and accurate timeframe
• Preparation of special reports for management using ad-hoc and standard reports
• Assured the proper processing of all fixed and voluntary deductions as well as liens, garnishments, and direct deposit requests
• Acted in response to verification and inquiries for unemployment and other payroll-related data.
• Prepared & administered ADP Time & Attendance end-user training for management in both location
• Worked in conjunction with key senior personnel in collaborating with Union on renewing their contract on a bi-annual basis for
both locations
• Worked with HR Manager in revising Union Contracts and distributing final documents
• Selected as lead Project Manager to conduct new payroll provider search and compile necessary data to support need for new
Integrated Job Cost System
2 Blackstone Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
Mobile: (508) 527-0785
Email: smc19thhole@comcast.net
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-connors-0881807
KEY CREDENTIALS:
HRIS AFIRMATIVE ACTIONS PLANS DATABASE DESIGN PROBLEM SOLVER
ADP PAYROLL PROCESSING UNION PAYROLLS PIVOT TABLES PROJECT MANAGER
ADP TIME & ATTENDANCE UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS REPORTWRITING IMPLEMENTATIONS
ADP BENEFITS TEAM TRAINING RFP’s DATA CONVERSIONS
Application Software: Windows, Excel, Word, PDS, Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Access, Powerpoint, Crystal Reportwriter ,
ComputerEase, ComputerEase Qtools, ADP Pay Expert, ADP EZLabor, ADP Reportwriter, Outlook
2. 7/2010 to 8/2010
Robert Half Employment Agency
Boston, Ma
• Entered into 5-6 week employment contract in July 2010 with Boston Ship Repair to help in the APD payroll system conversion
• Responsibilities:
o Historical data conversion & verifications of accurate data
o System testing
o Converting all reports to new system platform
o Payroll processing & data verifications
o Maintain effective communications between Boston Ship Repair & ADP to secure database integrity of Payroll System
3/04 to 6/09
Closure Company LLC - Architectural Aluminum and Glass Company
Woburn, Ma
MIS Manager
• Vendor selection/evaluation process for Accounting & Job Costing System
• Plan, design, test and implemented ComputerEase 6.0 Construction Accounting Software.
• Performed Data conversions from Peachtree to ComputerEase 6.0
• Performed Data verifications.
• Conducted ComputerEase training for end-users for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management, Job Costing,
General Ledger, Payroll, Project Management
• Conducted ComputerEase database and testing, and installing service paks
• Conducted migration from ComputerEase 6.0 to 7.0
• Conducted daily support of ComputerEase for all end-users
• Performed comprehensive studies and analysis of data processing functions, methods, and procedures and made recommendations
concerning the feasibility of revising existing operations or adapting new applications for data processing solutions.
• Helped install, configure, and support the companies network. Maintained network hardware and software. Helped resolve
problems identified in error logs and update client listings in network. Helped plan, coordinate, and implement network security
measures.
• Liaison between Outsourced IT company and Closure Company
• Diagnosed hardware and software problems, replacing defective components.
• Conducted daily system back-ups
Payroll Manager
• Strong knowledge of ADP EZLabor, ADP Pay eXpert, ADP EZPay, ADP HandPunch and other ADP outsourced services
• Gathering hand punch data and import data into EZLabor for weekly processing
• Entered all field employees weekly time into EZLabor.
• Conducted processing weekly and bonus payrolls
• Preparation of special reports for management using as-hoc and standard reports
• Assured the proper processing of all fixed and voluntary deductions as well as liens, garnishments, and direct deposit requests
• Acted in response to verification and inquiries for unemployment and other payroll-related data.
• Primary liaison with accounting department and Union Benefits Department
• Performed preparation and submission of weekly Union Labor/Benefit reports
Contract Manager
• Ensured contract review, approval and execution in accordance with business guidelines. Prepared and administer routine
correspondence, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittals. Prepared, organized and maintained
contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance. Performed contract closeout activities. Assists in
working with internal personnel on issues and developments relative to assigned contracts
• Requesting and reviewing Certificate of Insurance for all contracts
• Performed all monthly AIA billings as it related to each contract.
• Developed and maintained a Sales Tracker Access Database. The purpose for this database was to help Estimators and Project
Managers and Companies Owner the ability to have an efficient way to manage prospects and a simple way to track sales leads and
opportunities. Also had the ability for sales history, which was an effective method for keep notes and tracking communication. As
well as centrally organizing appointments, tasks, opportunities
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Other years work detailed experience furnished upon request:
Associated Mechanical Services –Woburn, Ma – Systems Consultant
Liberty Financial Companies, Boston Ma – AVP HRIS Project Manager
3. Hewlett Packard Company, Chelmsford, Ma. – Data Migration Consultant
Talbots, Inc, Hingham Ma – Financial Systems Manager
The New England, Boston Ma – Systems Analyst