Antonette Stanton
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Payroll Shared Services
Publicis Groupe
2016.07 - Current
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Hired and managed total of 3 managers and 10 various payroll operation positions to drive business growth.
- Part of Mergers and Acquisition team
Senior Payroll Manager
Publicis Groupe
2019.07 - 2020.07
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with outside vendors to acquire mutually beneficial contracts.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Reviewed time records for 2000 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Developed effective internal controls for payroll processes, reducing the risk of fraud or errors in financial reporting.
Payroll Manager
Cablevision/Newsday
2002.11 - 2016.07
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reviewed time records for 1000 employees to verify accuracy of information.
Payroll Supervisor
Yellowbook USA
2000.05 - 2002.11
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
- Created payroll reports, tax forms and other financial reports to provide employer with necessary information to make informed business decisions.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Managed a team of payroll specialists, ensuring timely and accurate processing for over 400 employees.
- Served as primary point of contact for all payroll policies and procedures, enhancing communication between teams.
Payroll Administrator
Anorad Corporation
1995.10 - 2000.05
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using ADP PCPW and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
- Trained and mentored new payroll staff to apply best practices and follow department procedures.
- Collaborated with finance department to determine accurate payment of taxes and deductions.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Briarcliffe College
Bethpage, NY06.2016
Skills
- Targeted Marketing
- Staff Development
- Client Relationship Building
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Results-Driven
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building and Retention
- Training and Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Senior Payroll Manager
Publicis Groupe
2019.07 - 2020.07
Vice President Payroll Shared Services
Publicis Groupe
2016.07 - Current
Payroll Manager
Cablevision/Newsday
2002.11 - 2016.07
Payroll Supervisor
Yellowbook USA
2000.05 - 2002.11
Payroll Administrator
Anorad Corporation
1995.10 - 2000.05
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Briarcliffe College
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