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Sharon Ren

Palo Alto,CA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. I bring over a decade of expertise in managing complex global payroll operations, combined with extensive experience in partnership management. My career highlights include leading and mentoring payroll teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving process improvements for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. Committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse work environment, with a strong focus on employee satisfaction and engagement. Holds a master’s degree in accounting and excels in dynamic, fast-paced environments, ensuring timely and accurate equity-related withholding and reporting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Payroll and Equity Manager

PDF Solutions Inc
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Led the comprehensive management of global payroll for eight entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international tax and labor laws, which resulted in a 15% improvement in overall payroll accuracy
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to streamline payroll processes, reducing processing time by 20% and enhancing workflow efficiency
  • Administered new equity awards, facilitating the seamless distribution of grant agreements, contributing to a 25% increase in employee stock plan enrollments
  • Successfully led the completion of semi-annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) enrollments, resulting in a 10% surge in employee participation and purchases
  • Implemented process improvements, resulting in a 10% increase in productivity and reduction in manual check issuance, ensuring timely payments and enhancing employee satisfaction.

Sr. Payroll Analyst

Roku Inc
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Executed hands-on processing of bi-monthly payroll for 2,500 employees across multiple states, collaborating with business and support teams to enhance systems and resolve production challenges
  • Oversaw and managed in-company RSU release tax calculation transactions for plan participants, ensuring accurate and compliant execution
  • Conducted comprehensive payroll audits, meticulously verifying accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements, achieving overall balance and reconciliation
  • Validated employee master data, payroll increases, tax and benefits deductions, and miscellaneous deductions, actively supporting accounting staff in resolving payroll discrepancies.

Interim Payroll Manager

BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Administered semi-monthly multi-states payroll for over 470 employees, in excess of $6M per pay period for public biotechnology company
  • Created payroll reconciliation audit of ADP workforce now – including Payroll Journal Entries, Payroll Reconciliation, Bonus Accrual, 401K Report, and Benefit deductions
  • Process and review Daily Stock plan option exercise and restricted stock (RSU) tax calculations transaction for plan participants
  • Managed 19 entity payroll financial and accounting processes for the organization so that payroll and benefit reporting activities are accurate, timely, funded properly, cost-effective, and business and employee sensitive.

Senior Payroll Accountant

GUARDANT HEALTH
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Processed Semi-monthly, Multi-state Payroll for 200 Hourly and 500 Salaried employees
  • Oversaw semi-monthly payroll processing 700 employee payroll, including reviewing, verifying time sheets from various managers to reduce processing time by 2 hours using ADP workforce now
  • Processed over 2000+ per month stock options/NQs, ISO, RSU benefits in kind including GL bookings in a tide deadline
  • Ensure restricted stock vesting and stock purchases plan program are being handled properly and in accordance with plan documentation.

Accounting Manager

S.H SILVER COMPANY
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Successfully implemented and lead new ERP Software, improve the accounting process and internal control by approximate 65%
  • Performed various audits resulting in the discovery of multiple system errors costing the company over $40,000 in lost revenue per year.

Senior Payroll Accountant Stock Option Administrator

Intermolecular
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Expertly prepared accurate month-end journal entries, offering a detailed analysis of expense variances
  • Additionally, proficiently managed bi-monthly payroll processing using ADP
  • Conducted comprehensive general ledger analysis and played a key role in evaluating detailed reports for both month-end and year-end financial periods
  • Leadership in Payroll Operations for Digital Business Payments Company: Spearheaded the payroll operations of a leading digital business payments company, including meticulous management of monthly payroll journal entries and the reconciliation of payroll cash accounts
  • Diligently calculated various payroll components such as salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonuses, vacation pay, terminations, and garnishments using ADP Workforce NOW
  • Managed automated stock option exercises and the release of restricted stocks in coordination with external transfer agents and brokers, showcasing expertise in equity compensation management.

Education

Master of Accountancy -

Golden Gate University

B. A- Economic -

SANTA BARBARA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Skills

  • Payroll Expertise: In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance, equity compensation programs, and multi-jurisdictional tax requirements
  • Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing payroll strategies that align with business objectives and enhance customer value
  • Process Improvement: Implementing scalable and efficient operations, resolving complex payroll issues, and managing cross-functional projects
  • Data-Driven Analysis: Utilizing data to influence stakeholders and make informed decisions on partnership initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working effectively with teams across HR, Finance, IT, Engineering, Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and external partners
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Workday HRSM, ADP Workday, and third-party vendor management, with intermediate Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint creation
  • Customer Focus: Deep empathy for delivering an exceptional customer experience and improving operational efficiency

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Achieved implementation by introducing Netsuite for operation improvement.
  • Achieved payroll processing by completing semimonthly with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Data Analyst Training - 2024
  • Code in place - Stanford University

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Global Payroll and Equity Manager

PDF Solutions Inc
08.2021 - 03.2024

Sr. Payroll Analyst

Roku Inc
05.2021 - 08.2021

Interim Payroll Manager

BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
12.2020 - 05.2021

Senior Payroll Accountant

GUARDANT HEALTH
02.2020 - 09.2020

Accounting Manager

S.H SILVER COMPANY
05.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Payroll Accountant Stock Option Administrator

Intermolecular
12.2016 - 11.2017

Master of Accountancy -

Golden Gate University

B. A- Economic -

SANTA BARBARA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Sharon Ren