An accomplished Human Resources professional with over 15 years of progressive experience. Proven track record of improving and developing strategic and sustainable HR infrastructures that support both business goals and the employee experience. Multidisciplinary background that began in finance allows for a unique full-scope understanding of cross-functional processes and a P&L focused mindset that leads positive returns on investments made in people. Passion for efficiency with experience streamlining processes and implementing many HRIS and accounting systems. Well-versed knowledge of domestic and international payroll, tax, & labor laws as well as many global compliance mandates. Lead teams and processed payroll for multiple entities across the globe within various operating systems. Excellent at building relationships imperative to the trust and success within the organization backed by skill-set and a strong work ethic.
Hi, I’m
Ashley Christian
Human Resources Professional
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
3
Professional Certifications
11
Countries of Labor, Tax, & Payroll Law Experience
Work History
Secretariat Advisors
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Process semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, & India
- Assisting in Workday implementation ensuring intentional design and functionality of the infrastructure that can be sustained with expected growth
- Performed transition and integration of employee demographic, payroll, and benefits information during multiple acquisitions from legacy systems, assisting in leveling total rewards comp and benefits structures
- Assisted with expansions into India and Germany by assisting with setting up aspects of legal business entities, setting up additional entity in our global HRIS systems, setting up benefits and leave policies, and building our corporate checklists to ensure compliance across various aspects of HR & payroll
- Built and implemented benefits portal within HRIS system for life changes and enrollments to improve efficiency by eliminating 3rd party system & service provider
- Oversaw annual global benefits renewals and any open enrollments, revising presentation data and hosted town-hall meetings
- Implemented global onboarding module within HRIS system to provide electronic new hire data collection that feeds directly into global payroll systems
- Ensure various measures of US compliance through the completion of EEO, AAP, 5500, and non-discriminatory filings
- Oversee accurate year-end employee tax recording across all countries and various tax-year schedules
- Perform global year-end PTO reconciliation compiled from data sourced from multiple systems and workbooks
- Worked with executives across different practice lines to establish competencies and measurable goals to enhance the performance review process to better align with strategic goals and develop succession plans
- Maintain a global headcount that serves as a comprehensive master data repository
- Took over duties of HR Director during a multi-month vacancy
Astral Brands
SR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
02.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Improved systems efficiency for cross-functional processes by implementing a new HRIS system across four FEINs, working with the Controller to ensure correct GL setup to match account system (Sage X3) and eliminate need for manual journal entries to balance
- Ensured legal compliance in presenting an analysis on Provincial labor laws & regulations to CEO, COO, & brand VP to develop business model structure for expanded presence in Canada; Created streamlined onboarding process and process bi-weekly payroll across 5 different provinces
- Pulled data and created reporting to apply for Paycheck Protection Program funding for two companies, as well as the reporting and necessary calculations and documents that led to 100% forgiveness
- Developed and implemented an electronic onboarding process that flowed seamlessly between the ATS directly to the HRIS
- Introduced physical & mental wellness programs and initiatives that supported a nationwide and partially-remote workforce that led to a significant reduction in claims and grew employee engagement participation month over month
- Coordinated with insurance broker to roll out an employee benefits survey to review the programs and coverage options most utilized as well as those most desired to take into renewal negotiations and focus on offering benefits to attract and retain top candidates and our strongest performers
- Managed retirement fund (US) and pension plan (CA), from processing contributions to completing an annual audit to ensure full compliance Developed electronic personnel filing system, ensuring full compliance of Department of Labor Regulations
- Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for over all employees across five FEINs in nearly all 50 states and 5 provinces in Canada
- Oversaw and validated processing of quarterly and year end tax filings including 941s, W2s, 1099s, & T4s (CA)
Pinnacle Data Systems
PAYROLL & HR GENERALIST (Contract)
06.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Implemented UltiPro and completed manager and employee training to over 200 employees at 4 locations in 3 states
- Developed online job posting and recruiting processes, utilizing people data and candidate grading that allowed for the elimination of temp agency contracts that saved over $5,000 in fees per month
- Developed electronic benefits enrollment and oversaw the completion of all events at open enrollment, new hires, & those with QLEs
- Organized wellness fair at each location with the presence of our insurance broker, carrier representatives, and other vendors that offered financial/debt advice, blood donation, & biometric screenings
- End to end payroll processing of bi-weekly payroll
- Handled all FMLA, STD, & LTD processing, including the tracking of usage and internal benefit premium balances
- Onboarded employees and maintaining proper procedure and documentation to remain in compliance for SOC audits as a government contractor
50Floor
PAYROLL ACCOUNTING & HR GENERALIST
04.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Lead an accounting team of 10 AP, AR, collection admins, & analysts
- Developed SOPs and introduced KPIs that were introduced to all 12 markets across 10 states with transparency and clarity to employees to introduce performance reviews and career pathing
- Oversaw the benefits programs, including renewal rate negotiations, open enrollment, and billing reconciliation
- Oversaw the recruiting and hiring process from creating job postings, completing phone screens, background checks, offer letters, & onboarding
- Managed and tracked employee time off eligibility, accrual, & usage
- Reviewed over 140 employee timecards, both exempt and non-exempt, for errors prior to processing
- Ran full cycle of bi-weekly payroll process and generated post-process journal entries for general ledger reconciliation
- Implemented a new HRIS system across four FEINs, working with the Controller to ensure correct GL setup to match account system (Sage X3) and eliminate need for manual journal entries to balance
- Presented analysis on Provincial labor laws & regulations to CEO, COO, & brand VP to develop business model structure for expanded presence in Canada; Created streamlined onboarding process and process bi-weekly payroll across 5 different provinces
- Pulled data and created reporting to apply for Paycheck Protection
- Program funding for two companies, as well as the reporting and necessary calculations and documents that led to 100% forgiveness
- Developed and implemented an electronic onboarding process that flowed seamlessly between the ATS directly to the HRIS
- Introduced physical & mental wellness programs and initiatives that supported a nationwide and partially-remote workforce that led to a significant reduction in claims and grew employee engagement participation month over month
- Coordinated with insurance broker to roll out an employee benefits survey to review the programs and coverage options most utilized as well as those most desired to take into renewal negotiations and focus on offering benefits to attract and retain top candidates and our strongest performers
- Managed retirement fund (US) and pension plan (CA), from processing contributions to completing an annual audit to ensure full compliance
- Developed electronic personnel filing system, ensuring full compliance of Department of Labor Regulations
- Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employees
across five FEINs in nearly all 50 states and 5 provinces in Canada - Oversaw and validated processing of quarterly and year end tax filings including 941s, W2s, 1099s, & T4s (CA)
Education
UGA Terry College of BusinessAtlanta, GA
MBA
University Overview
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
BBA from Finance
University Overview
Skills
- HR - Business Strategy
- Total Rewards - Global
- Multi-State & International Labor Laws
- Payroll & Tax Compliance
- Mergers & Acquisition Due Diligence
- Systems Implementation
- Performance Management
- Learning & Development Strategy
- Equitable Culture Cultivator
- Infrastructure Development & Optimization
Certification
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
- Human Resources Management Certificate (UGA)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate (USF)
- Change Management Certificate (ATD)
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
- Studying for GPHR
Timeline
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Secretariat Advisors
03.2021 - Current
SR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Astral Brands
02.2020 - 03.2021
PAYROLL & HR GENERALIST (Contract)
Pinnacle Data Systems
06.2019 - 01.2020
PAYROLL ACCOUNTING & HR GENERALIST
50Floor
04.2017 - 06.2019
UGA Terry College of Business
MBA
University of Georgia
BBA from Finance