Pearl Meyer

Payroll

• Manage payroll administration for the company, including processing bi-weekly non-exempt and exempt payroll, tax profile setup and maintenance, and general payroll and tax recordkeeping.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Safeguard compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Produce scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll in collaboration with Finance.
• Follow up with employees who are missing timecard and hour information.
• Complete biweekly deduction files for benefit vendors.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee questions.
• Serves as main point of contact for HR-related reports.
• Manages HR Analytics and reporting dashboards.
• Serve as the systems and process expert for implementations, upgrades, and configuration changes to align with business needs.
• Oversees the testing of the system for upgrades, data conversation, and implementation of interfaces with other systems.
• Serves as the main point of contact between the Human Resources Department, IT, and the vendor for all HR Technology system issues.
• Support the hiring process by scheduling all interviews and maintaining communication with candidates.
• Performs administrative duties related to onboarding such as I-9, E-Verify, background checks, and more.
• Assist with employee offboarding process.
• Maintain updated employee files, ensure organization of the HR drive, and ensure that documents are easily accessed.
• Conduct annual employee file and I-9 audits.
• Process address and other employee data changes across systems in a timely manner.
• Administer employment verification requests.
• Work with Accounting to process all monthly HR-related expenses.

HR & Payroll Specialist

Project Manager

• Delivers a seamless experience for consultants and clients by managing timelines, milestones, and logistics across multiple engagements
• Partners with consultants and consulting teams while serving as a visible and trusted representative of Ampersand to clients
• Establishes clear timelines, coordinates resources, and ensures deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with client expectations
• Maps milestones at the outset, monitors adherence to process standards, and proactively addresses potential issues
• Gathers required client materials in advance, bundling requests strategically to drive efficiency and completeness
• Anticipates needs, estimates timing accurately, and mitigates potential risks, ensuring a positive client and executive experience
• Schedules in coordination with the delivery team, consistently uses project management tools, and commits to continuous process improvement

HR & Payroll Specialist

Client Success Project Manager