Joanne Santarelli

About Joanne Santarelli

Experienced Human Resources, Accounting and Payroll professional specializing in higher education. Extensive experience as Project Manager on complex Payroll, HRIS and Finance system conversions. Proficient on ADP PayForce/Vantage (HRIS) and Banner (SIS) platforms.Key Areas of Competency:•Payroll Processing and Management•Payroll Accounting•403(B) Census Data Preparation•403(B) Plan Administration•403(B) Audit•Analytical/Critical Thinking•Process Improvement•Team Building•HRIS/Payroll/Time System Conversions•A/P Management•1099 Tax Reporting•ADP System AdministrationSystems: ADP Vantage, PayForce, PC Payroll, MyADP, TimeSaver, eTime, Adjustmate, ADP Reporting, iReports, TIAA, Banner (SIS), FRS (SIS), Equifax, UI Online

Experience

1. Cupa-hr Board of Directors Eastern Region, At-large Member

   Cupa-Hr

   Jul 2024 — Present

   As the association for HR professionals in higher education, CUPA-HR provides leadership on higher education workplace issues in the U.S. and abroad. CUPA-HR monitors trends, explores emerging workforce issues, conducts research and promotes strategic discussions among colleges and universities.CUPA-HR provides opportunities for members to connect with one another and to develop professionally by hosting conferences and webinars, publishing tools and resources, and offering online communities for collaboration. CUPA-HR also partners with other higher education and HR management associations to advocate on legislative and compliance issues that impact the higher ed workplace. The Eastern Region of CUPA-HR is composed of the states that are assigned by the national organization of CUPA-HR to the Eastern Region. The states and territories included are Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont. The Eastern Region is one of four regions created by CUPA-HR and is subject to the bylaws and operating procedures of CUPA-HR. The activities of the Eastern Region of CUPA-HR will be consistent with those of the national organization. As such, the region will support the national organization’s mission and purpose. The Board of Directors will be responsible for carrying out the objectives and purposes of the region and these operating procedures.

Education

• Bridgewater State University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management; Human Resources Management

  1990 — 1995