Andrew Smith
Union
Summary
Experienced strategic payroll leader with a strong background in private equity, M&A payroll integrations, multi-state and union payroll, HRIS implementations, compliance, and automation. Skilled in optimizing payroll operations, improving accuracy, and driving efficiency in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Adept at collaborating across teams, adapting to evolving business needs, and leveraging data analysis to ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Payroll
Pritchard Industries
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee payroll for 14,000 employees across 32 states, ensuring 100% compliance
- Led post-acquisition payroll integrations, streamlining pay structures and tax setups
- Developed centralized payroll operations, reducing administrative overhead
- Optimized payroll workflows, reporting, and automation, improving efficiency and scalability
- Administer union payroll processing, ensuring compliance with CBAs
- Enhanced payroll funding and GL mapping, reducing reconciliation time by 30%
- Created executive payroll dashboards, improving financial planning accuracy by 40%
- Maintained 100% audit success for four consecutive years
Senior Payroll Manager
Pritchard Industries
New York, NY
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed 12,000-employee payroll, including 5,000 union employees
- Spearheaded payroll automation, reducing processing time by 30 hours per month
- Led M&A payroll due diligence and post-acquisition integration
- Ensured tax compliance, accurate labor cost forecasting, and payroll standardization
Payroll Manager
Blink Fitness, Inc.
New York, NY
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed multi-state payroll for 2,500 employees on a bi-weekly cycle
- Supervised payroll team, ensuring compliance and process efficiency
- Conducted payroll audits, reconciliations, and tax compliance reviews
- Implemented automation to improve accuracy and reduce manual processes
Payroll Coordinator | Payroll Specialist | Payroll & HRIS Analyst
Various Payroll Roles
New York, NY
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Processed multi-state payroll for 8,200+ employees using ADP, UKG, and Workday
- Managed garnishments, tax setups, deductions, and compliance
- Led payroll reconciliations, audits, and year-end reporting
- Improved payroll efficiency through process automation and system enhancements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ01.2013
Skills
- Payroll M&A Integrations
- Multi-State & Union Payroll
- HRIS & ERP System Implementation (UKG)
- Payroll Compliance & Tax Regulations
- Process Automation & Optimization
- Payroll Funding & GL Mapping
- Financial Reporting & Labor Cost Forecasting
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strategic Planning & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Crisis Management & Risk Mitigation
- Team leadership
- Timekeeping systems
Timeline
Director of Payroll
Pritchard Industries
01.2022 - Current
Senior Payroll Manager
Pritchard Industries
09.2020 - 12.2021
Payroll Manager
Blink Fitness, Inc.
11.2018 - 08.2020
Payroll Coordinator | Payroll Specialist | Payroll & HRIS Analyst
Various Payroll Roles
01.2010 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Saint Peter's University
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