Leonardra S. Stevens, BS, MPBACountry Club Hills, Illinois 60478 (312)-730-0409 lsbrooks_313@yahoo.com

SUMMARYDecisive, action-oriented and results-focused professional with ten years of practical and working experience in areas of management, Human Resources, Payroll and HCM Systems ImplementationsPossessing exceptional organization and time-management skills while paying strong attention to details and follow through with excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Proven ability work with confidential information. Outstanding ability to maintain and support multiple assignment and or projects. Organized and disciplined team player with the ability to facilitate discussions amongst stakeholders diplomatically.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEVantage Solutions, Chicago, IL HRIS Implementation Consultant - Lyric Opera of Chicago May 16- PresentManaged the ADP payroll and TLM implementation of Lyric Opera of Chicago, to ensure a smooth transition from Paylocity to the ADP WorkForce Now and eTime TLM.

Implementation of a new HRIS system ADP Workforce Ready Now Created and executed test scripts for both the Work Force Ready Now and Etime implementation Coordinated and conducted all UAT testing Ran mock payrolls to ensure information was flowing and properly coded Conducted weekly meetings for project status updates Communicated all testing results and issues to the project workgroup team.  Created and ran various reports from ADP reporting to ensure data is accurate.  Developed database utilities and automated reporting to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Maintained Dual Maintenance weekly to ensure Work Force Ready Now stay in scenic with the current system. Imported new rates, deduction as needed Developed and provided training guidelines and documentation for the Admin team.

Developed and provided training guidelines and documentation for the Admin team. PLS Financial, Chicago, IllinoisDatabase Administrator–HRIS/Payroll-HR Aug 13–Mar 16Manages the integrity, security, configuration and performance of ADP HCM SuiteCollaborate with software developers and internal customers to achieve the best solutions and to optimize compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Converted from Payexpert to EV5 in 2012, I ensured that all tables were mapped properly in EV5. Assisted with implementation of a new HRIS system (ADP Enterprise) for the company Created and executed test scripts for both the Enterprise and Etime implementation Ran mock pay rolls in our test environment to ensure information was flowing and properly coded 2015 SME on ADP eTIME implementation team, to guide others in the resolution of the most complex incidents and

problems. Custom configured our etime system to ensure it met the needs of the company and eliminate the manual process of

timesheets   Conducted weekly meetings for project status updates Communicated all testing results to my ADP assigned implementation team to resolve all issues.  Create and run various reports from ADP reporting and etime to ensure data is accurate.  Develop database utilities and automated reporting to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Design and document database architecture to ensure storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning

correctly. Define, document and implement standard operating procedures within the payroll operational framework Establish the needs of users, monitoring user access and security, and control access permissions and privileges for 4000+

employees. Developed training guidelines and document procedures for new system users.

Post Implementation of Etime Ensuring that EV5 information is flowing correctly to Etime.  Troubleshooting any error messages that are sent.   Reviewing the Accrual Profiles and Policies that were loaded to ensure that the system is configured correctly

by ADP.

netsecure administrator to give access and reset of passwords.    

Jackson Wabash, Chicago, Illinois Payroll Coordinator (contract), ATLAS TUBE Inc. a JMC Steel Company Jul 12 – May 13

Maintained and processed all timesheets and payroll distribution for over 500 union and non-union employees on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.

Responsible for all payroll journal entries. Lead administrative role in the conversion to HR/Payroll portion of ADP and resolved data/implementation issues. Oversee payroll process for approx. 1,000+ employees on a bi-weekly basis using ADP WorkForce Reconcile 401k on a weekly basis Responsible for child support and garnishments payments and distributions for the US and Canada. Responsible for all Accounts Payable invoices. Reconciled daily invoice transactions and entered daily sales into main database.

Addison Search, Chicago, Illinois Payroll Specialist, (contract), CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Jul 11 – Aug 11Reviewed and Analyze data from the Chicago Teacher Pension Fund and CPS to ensure pension payouts were correct according to the payroll files.

Audit vacation and sick time for Fiscal Year 10/11 Assist with the Internal Account Survey, and Fixed Assets register for various schools

Jackson Wabash, Chicago, IllinoisHuman Resource Assistant, (contract), NB COATINGS, Lansing, Illinois Nov 10- Apr 11US Administration of group benefit program (health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, Flexible spending plan, cobra, 401K and Pension.

Administer FMLA, STD & LTD Programs. Provide customer support to employees and our providers. Ensure all new hire forms were completed and correct.

WENDY’S ARBY’S GROUP, Atlanta, Georgia Garnishment/Payroll Specialist, Nov 09- Mar 10

Process garnishments, child supports, levies and liens on a daily bases for the mid-west region. Answer Writs and interrogatories and return to the courts. Verify changes to attorneys of employment status. Research inquires from employee about payroll/garnishments. Process refunds on a case by case scenario to employees. Used PeopleSoft 8.8 for garnishment processing.

ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS, Chicago, Illinois Payroll/HR Specialist Nov 06 – Aug 09Managed a Semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for 600+ employees. Function as the liaison to our outsourced HR Company (EMSI) in identifying needs of the organization.Performed various human resources procedures such as maintaining confidential employee files, benefit enrollment, training classes and new hire orientation.

Processed employee expense reimbursements, Calculate paid/unpaid vacation time and prepare PTO audit report. Balance payroll batches and reconcile for each payroll.Processed Manual Checks on a case by case scenario.

Prepared and maintain employee-tracking reports. Complete the on-boarding and off-boarding process of employees.

HSBC, Wood Dale, IllinoisLead Associate Project Analyst, Nov 00 – Jul 04Reviewed and tested business requirements for new processes and procedures. Developed and created test plans and identified expected results. Trained employees on policies and procedures

Supervised testing sites for new software enhancement releases. Developed requirements and test scripts. Identified defects and functioned as liaison with department managers and technical team. Coordinated meetings with management to identify technical needs. Provided courteous and professional service.

EDUCATION/TRAININGMPBA – Public Business Administration w/Dual Emphasis in Human Resources & Health Management,

Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, Illinois2014

BS – Business Management w/Emphasis in Human Resources, DeVry University, Chicago, Illinois, 2009CERTIFICATIONSADP Certified – Security Administration, ADP Certified – Payroll & Human Resources Processing, ADP Certified – Payroll and Human Resources Back End Set Up, Kronos Certified – Human Resource, Payroll, and TLM ConfigurationTECHNICAL EXPERIENCE/SKILLSADP Portal Security/Administration, ADP Work Force Now, ADP EV5, ADP eTIME 8.0, ADP Reporting, ADP PCPW, WIZMO, People Soft, Ulti-Pro, Oracle, Kronos Work Force Ready, ADP ReportSmith, Great Plains, Lotus Notes, Outlook