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Stacia Joyce

Summary

Accomplished HR professional with proven expertise in HRIS and benefits management, notably at Arabella Advisors. Excelled in leadership, driving compliance, and enhancing HR processes for 1000+ employees. Skilled in policy development and legal compliance, achieving significant operational improvements and fostering strong vendor relationships. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and team supervision abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, HR Compliance Systems

Arabella Advisors
Washington, DC
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed Health & Welfare, Retirement, and wellness benefits for 1000+ employees with a portfolio of 14 vendors and $40m annual spend
  • Developed and implemented strategies for all HR department phases
  • Established credibility as an effective problem solver
  • Supervised a team of 5 HR professionals
  • Led compliance, benefits, and payroll teams to meet company goals
  • Ensured organizational compliance with employment laws and regulations
  • Facilitated change management for leadership and organizational development
  • Collaborated with the senior director on compensation and benefit strategies
  • Delivered accurate, timely, and compliant paychecks for 1000 US employees
  • Provided HR policy guidance and updates
  • Built and maintained relationships with vendors and brokers
  • Communicated with Accounting, Finance, HR, and Legal departments for cross-departmental collaboration
  • Developed a strategic roadmap for technology to enhance service quality and user experience
  • Communicated progress, risks, and opportunities effectively
  • Negotiated agreements with external partners
  • Identified operational performance improvement opportunities
  • Led the performance review process

Senior Manager, HRIS & Payroll/Senior Manager Payroll & Benefits

Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Rockville, MD
05.2018 - 11.2022
  • Managed Health & Welfare, Retirement, and wellness benefits for 500+ employees with a portfolio of 15 vendors and $18m annual spend
  • Provided strategic leadership to HR functions including compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, SOX compliance, and affirmative action data
  • Developed benefit communication strategies
  • Implemented leave management, HRIS, performance management, and stock administration systems
  • Streamlined policies and procedures
  • Oversaw LOA management across forty-two states
  • Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory actions affecting benefit programs
  • Managed year-end functions and administration of Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment claims
  • Directed in-house payroll and year-end reporting
  • Served as the main contact for auditors for payroll and HRIS-related SOX controls and for Morgan Stanley Shareworks and stock options
  • Project managed HRIS system and cross-functional department connections

Senior Implementation Specialist

Payroll Network
Rockville, MD
11.2013 - 05.2018
  • Assisted customers with planning, process discovery, documentation, and training for iSolved HRIS system
  • Maintained FPC certification while employed
  • Oversaw all technical aspects of iSolved software implementations, including project plan development, software setup, data conversion, training, system validation, and post-implementation support
  • Complied with project standards and timeframes to meet client specifications
  • Maintained knowledge of payroll practices, HR processes, Benefit plans, retirement plans, COBRA, and regulatory requirements to support HRIS configuration issues
  • Led system testing, troubleshooting, and validation
  • Conducted client system setups, including payroll, employee records, workflows, and benefit plans
  • Participated in content development training to improve client skills and best practices with iSolved software
  • Managed and delivered ten implementation projects on time and within budget

Education

BA - Psychology

Rutgers University
Camden, NJ

Skills

  • Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
  • Benefits and Compensation
  • Leave of absence
  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Employment Law
  • Payroll and Tax Compliance
  • Leadership
  • HR policy development
  • Succession Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Legal Compliance
  • Performance Appraisal
  • HR Consultant

Certification

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Military Experience

United States Air Force Reserve, 01/01/04, 01/01/12

Professional Development

  • FMLA Compliance
  • Human Resources and Law-Cornell University

Timeline

Director, HR Compliance Systems

Arabella Advisors
11.2022 - Current

Senior Manager, HRIS & Payroll/Senior Manager Payroll & Benefits

Supernus Pharmaceuticals
05.2018 - 11.2022

Senior Implementation Specialist

Payroll Network
11.2013 - 05.2018

BA - Psychology

Rutgers University
Stacia Joyce