Nathan Bristol
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Dynamic payroll and compliance professional specializing in payroll management, enterprise risk assessment, and statutory compliance. Expertise in designing and executing compliance programs that align with organizational objectives. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments. Proficient in regulatory analysis and policy development, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Compliance Manager
TechnoServe Inc.
Remote
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular audits to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Executed risk assessments, identifying potential areas of non-compliance and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
- Led cross-functional teams in training sessions on compliance best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored industry trends to inform strategic compliance initiatives and risk management strategies.
- Streamlined payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
- Led end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with HR to reconcile benefits deductions and resolve discrepancies in payroll records.
Senior Analyst, Risk & Compliance
TechnoServe Inc.
Remote
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted annual risk assessments for nearly 30 countries, developing and monitoring risk mitigating action plans.
- Maintained statutory compliance and governance tracker, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Managed international and domestic insurance policies, overseeing renewal processes and coordinating audits.
- Led the annual workers' compensation premium audit and managed insurance claims processes.
- Developed data-driven insights to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Risk & Compliance Analyst
TechnoServe Inc.
Remote
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Co-led the design and implementation of a statutory compliance and governance tracker.
- Managed corporate insurance policies, including claim reporting and annual renewals.
- Spearheaded the annual workers' compensation audit and developed incident reporting tools and processes.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented compliance training programs for staff across multiple departments.
- Streamlined reporting processes, improving response times for compliance inquiries and audits.
- Improved risk management frameworks through continuous review and modification of existing procedures.
Payroll Manager
TechnoServe Inc.
Arlington, VA
12.2015 - 03.2020
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
- Led end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Processed TechnoServe's domestic and international payrolls.
- Streamlined payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
Client Service/Retention Specialist
ADP Payroll
Liverpool, NY
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Processed multi-frequency payrolls for diverse clientele, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing.
- Provided comprehensive HR, workers' compensation, and retirement services, addressing client needs with efficiency and expertise.
- Cultivated and nurtured strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service delivery.
- Managed the processing of I-9s, W4s, and all new hire paperwork, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with the Client Retention Team to support retention efforts and enhance client satisfaction.
- Facilitated seamless implementation processes for new clients, ensuring smooth transitions and optimal client experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management and Information Systems
The State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2009
Skills
- Internal audits
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate governance
- Process development
- Incident response
- Analytical problem solving
- Enterprise risk management
- Payroll processing
- Payroll auditing
- Tax compliance
Timeline
Payroll & Compliance Manager
TechnoServe Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Senior Analyst, Risk & Compliance
TechnoServe Inc.
04.2023 - 03.2024
Risk & Compliance Analyst
TechnoServe Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2023
Payroll Manager
TechnoServe Inc.
12.2015 - 03.2020
Client Service/Retention Specialist
ADP Payroll
08.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management and Information Systems
The State University of New York At Oswego