Irene P.

About Irene P.

Extensive expertise in transformational leadership delivering innovative, robust, compliant payroll solutions. Deep knowledge of payroll operational processes coupled with accounting and technical experience provides a 360-degree perspective and the ability to develop pragmatic strategies that yield high quality results and cultivate trust. Strategic and Authentic Leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers with integrity, accountability and quiet confidence.Diverse experience spans Payroll, IT, Finance, HR and Benefits in the areas of business process improvement, change management, enterprise transformations, process mapping and system implementations. Specific Expertise through Payroll Lens include: Operational Execution and Compliance, KPIs and Metrics, Process Improvements, Internal controls, Systems administration, Strategy, Projects, Transformation, Testing, CRC, Employee Experience and Payroll Upstream/downstream Interdependencies.Additional Areas of Expertise:Leadership across Cross-functional business and IT teamsSet Business Strategy and the necessary tactical steps to successfully executeDevelopment of compelling business solutions based on diverse inputs and requirementsStrong hands-on Accounting, Finance, HR and IT experienceBusiness Process Management/Automation and RPABusiness Process Re-engineeringEmployee Functions - E2E Process Data Flows and Process Mapping (Record to Report, Hire to Retire)Employee Experience and CRCVendor strategic relationship managementProgram and project managementTesting strategy and deploymentConflict resolutionWorkday HCM, Time and Absence, and Reporting PeopleSoft Human Capital ManagementADP Global View and eTimeKronos Workforce CentralInternal and External Financial ReportingEmployee development and hands-on coaching

Experience

1. Director of Payroll

   Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC

   Jul 2023 — Present

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

  1987 — 1991

• Houston Baptist University

  MBA, Finance

  1995 — 1997