Aaron Zelka
Summary
Highly skilled Payroll Officer, Trainer, and Onboarding Professional, with a Finance degree and extensive expertise. Maximize departmental efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing errors. Developed training plans and supplementary materials to help new hires excel. Work under strict deadlines, both independently and in collaboration with team members. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies. Proven track record of success in facilitating onboarding process and implementing strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Onboarding Specialist
Centers Health Care
01.2023 - Current
- Set up software to assist new hires in completing and submitting required paperwork, setting up benefits accounts, and initiating direct deposits.
- Worked closely with over 50 nursing home HR's, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
- Participate in meetings with Director of Payroll, Payroll Manager, and Head of Payroll Programming regarding company wide payroll software advancements
- Reviewed onboarding processes regularly, identifying and correcting deficiencies.
Payroll Trainer
Centers Health Care
08.2021 - Current
- Trained and mentored new payroll staff to apply best practices and follow department procedures.
- Developed effective training manual based on department needs and objectives, assisting a smooth transition for new hires.
Senior Payroll Representative
Centers Health Care
05.2019 - Current
- Manage payroll for up to 9 nursing homes at once, saving the company an excess of $375,000 to date.
- Accurately review and process Weekly and Bi-Weekly payroll for 2,400+ Union & Non-Union employees via SBV timecard software.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Daily communication with HR, Facility Administration, Accounting, and Finance departments to ensure positive collaboration efforts in providing efficient company-wide payroll operations.
- Manage employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Respond to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
Director of Purchasing
Diversified Agriculture
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Purchaser for all company sales, buying excess of 60 million dollars annually
- Successfully managed RFQ & RFP process to win bids
- Built reports for management used for mitigating risk and properly forecasting
- Negotiated pricing with vendors
- Purchased products from International and Domestic manufacturers
National Accounts Purchaser
NPC Global
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Successfully managed RFQ & RFP process to win bids with Fortune 500 clients
- Expanded manufacturing coverage from 3 to 13 locations around the USA, CAN, & MEX
- Imported Products from Vietnam, South Korea, and China
Mid Level Buyer/Procurement Manager
NPC Global
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Purchaser for 30% of company sales, buying excess of 10 million dollars annually
- Increased company revenue of product line by 14% more than previous year
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
Seasonal Budget Associate
National Audubon Society
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Created the Fall and Spring forecast financial reports for 22 departments throughout the organization
- Collaborated with Heads of the IT and Accounting Departments regarding software and financial updates
- Organized financials by updating revenues and expenses on ABM Software
- Conducted variance analysis to assess organizational growth
Analyst
Bloomberg LP
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Researched and wrote reports for investors
- Built relationships with CEO's, CFO's, Mayors, and Presidents of Universities
- Led meetings and collaborated with Senior Analysts to implement new financial processes
- Performed ad-hoc research and analysis and reporting
- Increased annual sales by 10%, as a result of product improvements
- Organized large data sets
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Touro University
New York, NY06.2014
Skills
- Administering Payroll
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- New Hire Onboarding
- Training and Mentoring
- Empeon Check Software
- SBV Timecard Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Onboarding Specialist
Centers Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Payroll Trainer
Centers Health Care
08.2021 - Current
Senior Payroll Representative
Centers Health Care
05.2019 - Current
Director of Purchasing
Diversified Agriculture
10.2018 - 01.2019
National Accounts Purchaser
NPC Global
01.2018 - 10.2018
Mid Level Buyer/Procurement Manager
NPC Global
06.2017 - 12.2017
Seasonal Budget Associate
National Audubon Society
01.2017 - 06.2017
Analyst
Bloomberg LP
10.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Touro University
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