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Hope Seymore

Hope Seymore

Director of Payroll
Bethlehem,PA

Summary

Results-driven Payroll/Human Resources Leader with 20+ years of experience in HR, Payroll, and Benefits. Skilled in cross-functional collaborations with Finance, People Operations, Sales, and Technology. Specializes in building new departments, restructuring existing ones, and implementing new Payroll/HRIS systems for Start-ups. A compliance professional navigating regulatory landscapes and ensuring legal standards. Focused on team collaboration, reliable compliance solutions, and adapting to dynamic environments. Expertise in risk assessment, policy development, and regulatory reporting with a proactive problem-solving approach.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll/Human Resources Compliance Consultant

RGP
05.2024 - 03.2025
    • Compliance Assurance: Reviewed Payroll, Benefits, HR, Policies vs. Practice, HRIS data integrity, for compliance issues. Established corrective procedures, worked with multiple departments on corrective actions.
    • Implementation: Previous implementation corrections and cleanup for Payroll. Negotiated a new contract with ADP. Implemented Benefits and HCM modules in ADP for All-in-One integrated experience.
    • Data Security: Established internal controls for audits.
    • 401k Audit: Managed the 401k Audit, helped create a committee, trained client for successful future administration of a defined contribution plan.
    • Tax Notices: Reviewed Tax Notices for legitimacy. Setup new jurisdictions. Negotiated settlements through abatement. Created an internal system to assure the timely setup for future tax jurisdictions.

Senior Manager of Payroll/HRIS/Benefits

ByHeart, Inc.
03.2023 - 12.2023
    • Implemented a new HRIS/Payroll System. Zenefits to ADP.
    • Merged acquired company Blendhouse into ByHeart.
    • Negotiated new contracts and benefit renewals.
    • Payroll processing for two multistate payrolls.
    • Open Enrollment
    • Train people operations team on compliance issues and system utilization.
    • Established corrective actions for errors leading to cost savings.

Payroll Manager

Cedar, Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for transitioning from a PEO and creating an In-House Payroll Department.
  • Implemented a new HRIS/Payroll System.
  • Created internal controls and new process documentation.
  • Managed payroll processing for two multistate payrolls.
  • Resolved tax notices from a previous acquisition.
  • Assisted with the creation of an automated General Ledger

Senior Payroll Manager

Patientpop, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Reviewed and executed appropriate corrective actions on all matters of compliance.
  • Developed strong internal controls for SOX compliance.
  • Evaluated and updated existing policies and procedures to create efficiencies.
  • Liaison between Finance and People Operations on cross-departmental impacts of the payroll processing, HR compliance and financial postings.
  • Facilitated the identification, assessment, and communication of internal/external issues for Multiple departments.

Director of Payroll & Benefits

Managed by Q, Inc.
05.2017 - 10.2019
    • Responsible for the strategic direction of the Payroll and Benefit departments.
    • Managed interpersonal relationships with other business units and leaders within the company.
    • Project Manager on multiple company initiatives. (HRIS/ Payroll Implementation, Global Cash Cards, Pay Period Transition, Open Enrollment, and vendor selections)
    • Successfully negotiated contracts with outside vendors to significantly cut costs on Payroll/Benefits liabilities; savings of approximately 40% over 2 years.
    • Lead process planning and design of benefit programs (Medical, Dental, 401k, Wellness, Rewards and Perks) to enhance employee value proposition.
    • Planned, restructured, implemented, and administered all changes within the HRIS/Payroll Systems.
    • Managed Onboarding and Offboarding of employees.
    • Managed Open Enrollment and Vendor selections.
    • Analyzed complex transactions, identified issues, and worked with internal operations teams to assess risks and made recommendations for improvements.
    • Ensured payroll processing was aligned with the business strategies and the goals of the company.
    • Engaged in various audits, which included working with 3rd party auditors and outside legal.
    • Ongoing refinement of department goals, priorities, and initiatives.

Payroll Manager/Liaison (Assignment Adecco)

Educational Testing Services (ETS)
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Managed the Time and Labor department and systems. Validated our 3rd party vendor Velocity payroll processing for accuracy.
  • Reviewed calculations, adjustments, and reporting prior to releasing for processing.
  • G/L mapping, month-end journal entries, accruals.
  • Year-end processing including the 990 preparations, W2’s, 1099’s.
  • Governed the contractual obligations of the PEO. Reviewed SLAs and invoicing to ensure budget preparation accuracy. Point person for Treasury, Human Resources, and Accounting
  • Managed a team of two

Payroll Manager

Zocdoc
11.2015 - 12.2016
    • Managed the processing of two multi-state payrolls: biweekly and semimonthly payroll cycles with employee headcount ranging from 500 to 700 employees.
    • Two successful implementations from Workforce Now to Namely and from Namely back to Workforce Now.
    • Successful pay cycle change from Semi-monthly to Bi-weekly.
    • Managed all projects related to system fixes, upgrades and implementations related to corporate processing.
    • Performed routine research and analysis – executed appropriate corrective action.
    • Accountable for the final submissions of payroll presented to the VP of Finance and Sr. Director of People Operations for approval.
    • Managed a staff of two. Provided leadership and training of 8 People Operations Associates.
    • Drove best practices for payroll and people operations by consulting on policy and procedures.
    • Processed Tax filings, adjustments, amendments, resolution of tax notices.
    • Internal audits and special accounting projects to ensure data integrity as needed.
    • SME of multiple project teams. (Implementation of Namely HRIS/Payroll, ADP WFN timekeeping, benefits, and company policy changes)
    • Performed routine research and analysis - executed appropriate corrective action if needed.
    • Prepared payroll reports for Accounting, Finance, People Operations, and Ad Hoc requests from managers.
    • Responsible for keeping abreast of changes in state and federal rules and regulations. Updated payroll staff and management during weekly payroll meetings.
    • Maintained the accuracy of the general ledger interface, and company and employee master file information. Reconciled money movement regarding taxes and banking.
    • Policy Revisions/Updates/Evaluations/Suggestion/Compliance/Process improvements and documentation.
    • Made recommendations to senior management and consulted with our legal department on matters of compliance.

Assignment Interim Payroll Manager at FINDLY, LLC

INNOVO Staffing
06.2015 - 11.2015

Payroll Consultant at Publicis Groupe

Robert Half Salaried Professional Services
11.2014 - 05.2015

Senior Payroll Administrator/ Leave of Absence Specialist

STANCORP
08.2011 - 03.2014

Senior Region Payroll Administrator

Waste Connections Inc.
06.2008 - 06.2011

Payroll Administrator/Client Services

Automatic Data Processing Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2007

401(k) Benefits Analyst

Kibble & Prentice (USI Consulting Group)
01.2000 - 12.2001

Education

Payroll Administrator Certificate - Payroll

APA
Las Vegas, NV
08.2010

Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
2007

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
2003

Skills

  • Payroll -Benefits Management
  • Project Management
  • Payroll Processing
  • Payroll /HRIS/HCM Implementations
  • Training and Employee Development
  • Payroll Tax
  • Audits & Analysis
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Process Improvements
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Development & Revisions
  • Labor Laws and Regulatory Compliance: FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, DOL, OSHA, EEOC, IRS, EPA, L&I (all States)
  • 401k Administration/Analysis/Audits
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Payroll/Benefits Audits
  • Performance Coaching
  • Analytical & Critical Thinking
  • Competency Mapping
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Leader/Ownership
  • Decision Making
  • Collaboration

Certification

  • APA: Payroll Administrator Certificate August 2010
  • SHRM Member Since 2008
  • PayrollOrg (APA) Member Since 2010

Systems

  • Payroll: ADP, Workday, UKG, Peoplesoft, Namely, Dayforce, Oracle, Rippling, Paylocity, Velocity, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sequoia.
  • Benefits: Sequoia, Zenefits, ADP
  • 401k: Vanguard, Charles Schwab, Human Interest, Principal, Fidelity.
  • Other: NetSuite, Greenhouse, Hi-Bob, MS Office.

Timeline

Payroll/Human Resources Compliance Consultant

RGP
05.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Manager of Payroll/HRIS/Benefits

ByHeart, Inc.
03.2023 - 12.2023

Payroll Manager

Cedar, Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2022

Senior Payroll Manager

Patientpop, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021

Director of Payroll & Benefits

Managed by Q, Inc.
05.2017 - 10.2019

Payroll Manager/Liaison (Assignment Adecco)

Educational Testing Services (ETS)
01.2017 - 05.2017

Payroll Manager

Zocdoc
11.2015 - 12.2016

Assignment Interim Payroll Manager at FINDLY, LLC

INNOVO Staffing
06.2015 - 11.2015

Payroll Consultant at Publicis Groupe

Robert Half Salaried Professional Services
11.2014 - 05.2015

Senior Payroll Administrator/ Leave of Absence Specialist

STANCORP
08.2011 - 03.2014

Senior Region Payroll Administrator

Waste Connections Inc.
06.2008 - 06.2011

Payroll Administrator/Client Services

Automatic Data Processing Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2007

401(k) Benefits Analyst

Kibble & Prentice (USI Consulting Group)
01.2000 - 12.2001

Payroll Administrator Certificate - Payroll

APA

Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Borough of Manhattan Community College

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