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Sandra Matesic-Smith

Essex Fells,NJ

Summary

Experienced HR professional specializing in compliance, benefits administration, and Workday HRIS system management. Extensive knowledge of immigration policies and visa sponsorship programs. Results-driven leader with a proven track record of driving organizational success through effective team collaboration and dynamic problem-solving. Recognized for adaptability and a keen focus on achieving objectives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director-People and Culture Operations

Invitae Corporation
11.2023 - Current
  • Manage and implement comprehensive and competitive benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401k and additional auxiliary benefits for employees. Manage a team of two Benefit Coordinators responsible for the administration of leaves of absence, medical, dental, vision benefits along with auxiliary benefits including Carrot, Springhealth, Wellness Coach, Rocket Lawyer, HSA/FSA and COBRA benefits. Annual review of benefits programs and implemented best practices where necessary. Comply with all federal and state regulations including but not limited to annual reporting, ERISA and FMLA.
  • Serve as System Administrator for Workday HRIS system, responsible for the management and administration of the HRIS analyst team which includes efficiencies with current business processes and implementation of executive dashboards with data analytics for executive management teams. Adherence to and implementation of SOX controls.
  • Responsible for the timely and accurate compliance government reporting required as part of federal contractor status including but not limited to EEO-1, VEVRAA, California Pay Data, Form 5500, Affirmative Action Plan development and creation of location narratives.
  • Manage, in collaboration with external immigration counsel, all immigration and visa sponsorship matters including but not limited to H1B, O-1, F1, OPT, TN and green card sponsorships. Implemented internal immigration sponsorship policies and recruitment guidelines.
  • Collaborate with internal human resource management team stakeholders to foster an inclusive workplace culture, support the retention and engagement of employees, and enhance career development through job architecture and organization of job descriptions.
  • Lead a team of human resource professionals with a strong focus on team and individual engagement to create and promote effective education and communication strategies for successful growth opportunities.

Human Resource Director

Genosity Inc.
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Implemented and responsible for Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll strategies for a start-up company in the Bio-Technology industry.
  • Created a user friendly employee manual with defined policies and guidelines regarding benefits, payroll, and human resources.
  • Acted as Business Partner to all employees in the organization and developed an Organizational Chart to define hierarchy.
  • Implemented a Performance Management module for annual performance reviews.
  • Provided strategic leadership and development of compensation and benefits programs for employees including 401k, Medical, Dental and vision.
  • Responsible for talent acquisition and new hire orientation, retention, and off-boarding exit surveys. Focused on building an exceptional team with strong performers.
  • Implemented performance review cycles that were interactive and efficient which assisted Managers throughout the process.
  • Served on the diligence team for the sale of the company and supplied compliance data required to complete the sale of the company in a timely manner.

Payroll Director

Payroll Director, Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2009
  • Performed and managed day to day payroll activities for timely payroll processing and ensured accuracy of the payroll data for approximately 7500 employees.
  • Managed and implemented payroll, wage and tax regulations.
  • Processed timely quarterly and annual federal, state, and local payroll tax remittance.
  • Executed and processed employee garnishments, child support and court orders relative to payroll deductions.
  • Served as in-house Project Manager for the conversion of manual time and attendance to an automated Kronos time and attendance system.
  • Managed the interface of the Peoplesoft human resource system with the Kronos time and attendance system. Managed and supervised six clerical staff of the payroll department.
  • Trained department supervisors on the employee time and attendance and paid time off issues utilizing the Kronos time and attendance system.
  • Reconciled and processed the timely distribution of employee W-2 statements.
  • Responsible for all payroll associate evaluations.
  • Acted as liaison with payroll processing vendors, managed service issues, upgrades, and enhancements.

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager, Mitsubishi International
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Performed and managed the day-to-day payroll operations for approximately 2500 employees using the Ceridian time and attendance payroll system.
  • Managed and implemented payroll wage and tax regulations. Processed timely quarterly and annual federal, state, and local payroll tax remittance.
  • Executed and processed employee garnishments, child support and court orders relative to payroll deductions.
  • Processed the timely payroll for expatriates employed by Mitsubishi.
  • Managed and supervised three clerical staff of the payroll department.
  • Reconciled and processed the timely distribution of employee W-2 Statements.
  • Responsible for all payroll associate evaluations.
  • Acted as Liaison with payroll processing vendors, managed service issues, upgrades and enhancements.

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager, Grand Union Company
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Managed the timely and accurate manual payroll for 200 supermarkets with approximately 16,000 union and non-union employees in six states.
  • Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the executive payroll. Managed and implemented payroll wage and tax regulations.
  • Processed timely quarterly and annual federal, state, and local payroll tax remittance for a multi-State payroll.
  • Made timely union dues and health benefit fund payments to thirteen unions affiliated with store and warehouse employees.
  • Executed and processed employee garnishments, child support and court orders relative to payroll deductions.
  • Served as in-house Project Manager for the conversion of manual time and attendance to an automated Kronos time and attendance system.
  • Managed the interface of the Genesis human resource system with the Kronos time and attendance system.
  • Managed and supervised twelve clerical staff of the payroll department.
  • Trained store managers on the employee time and attendance and paid time off utilizing the Kronos time and attendance system.
  • Reconciled and processed the timely distribution of employee W-2 statements.
  • Responsible for all payroll associate evaluations.


Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Computer Programming, General Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Skills

  • Results-oriented problem solver
  • Proficient in high-pressure environments
  • Relationship-building with stakeholders through communication
  • Proficient in internal customer relations
  • Skilled at navigating complex challenges
  • Benefits oversight and ADA adherence
  • HR policies implementation
  • HR systems management in Workday
  • Experienced with ADP payroll software
  • Strategic partner for total rewards
  • Project coordination
  • Operations management

Timeline

Associate Director-People and Culture Operations

Invitae Corporation
11.2023 - Current

Human Resource Director

Genosity Inc.
01.2020 - 04.2021

Payroll Director

Payroll Director, Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2009

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager, Mitsubishi International
01.2000 - 01.2002

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager, Grand Union Company
01.1997 - 01.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Business Computer Programming, General Psychology

Montclair State University

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