Kristine Andrada
Calgary,AB
Summary
A dynamic and results-oriented global HR professional with a proven ability to cultivate sophisticated best practices and create strategic alignments that elevate HR operations to new heights.
- Over 15 years of proficiency in payroll, benefits, employee data, and project management.
- Adept in MS Office Suite and various HRIS, CRMs, and ERPs, including Oracle, SAP, ADP, PeopleSoft, RapidHR, Payroll2U, and Citrix.
- In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Labour Code, Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and PIPEDA.
- Successful track record in implementing go-live processes for accounts across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and North America.
- Actively contributes to process standardizations and Six Sigma projects, driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
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Work History
Consultant - Payroll
Rizing HCM
2018 - 2022
- Onboarded five multinational accounts across diverse industries, including an Oil and Gas client in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Managed end-to-end employee data and payroll operations for the Canadian Oil and Gas client, overseeing 3,000 employees on bi-weekly and monthly schedules.
- Processed various earnings and deductions, such as salaries, bonuses, reimbursements, income tax, garnishments, union dues, RRSPs, EIs, and CPPs.
- Prepared T2200s, ROEs, annual pension reconciliations, adjustments, and T4s.
- Ensured data confidentiality and compliance with Canadian Federal and Provincial laws while handling sensitive client information.
- Utilized HRIS tools like SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central for employee data and payroll management, SAP S4/Hana for absence management, SAPJam for timekeeping, and SAP Concur for reimbursements.
- Collaborated with Finance, Accounting, and Tax teams on audits, reconciliation, and annualization.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions and assessments and created reference documents for team members.
- Developed effective strategies for clients using proven workflows and technology systems.
- Reviewed and improved existing policies and procedures.
- Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Organized and facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project details and timelines.
- Created detailed reports on project progress and results for clients.
- Worked in a hybrid setting with minimal supervision.
- Utilized advanced MS Office skills to monitor SLAs, participate in audits, and create referential documents.
- Demonstrated Excel proficiency by creating pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other formulas for report generation.
- Successfully managed payroll for multinational accounts from diverse industries, adapting to varying employee counts, schedules, and requirements.
- Proactively managed issues and provided primary support for issue/people management.
- Conducted root-cause analysis and presented high-level reports to executives and clients.
- Participated in UATs, identifying, documenting, tracking, and verifying defects found during testing.
- Promptly responded to internal/external inquiries.
- Collaborated with diverse teams, including Finance, Accounting, and Tax, for audits, reconciliation, and annualization.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration - Human Resources Major
Bow Valley College
CalgaryBachelor of Science - Pyschology
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Manila, PHSkills
- Human Resources Information System
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Employment Laws
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic Planning
- Fast Learner
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Resilience
- Cultural sensitivity
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Assurance
Awards
- Excellence in Driving Results Awardee, 2018
- Outstanding Service & Commitment Awardee, 2017
- IBM Top Performer Awardee, 2008-2013
Certification
- Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Member, 2022
- Fundamental Payroll Certification, 2013
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 2013
- Civil Service Certification, 2007
Timeline
Consultant - Payroll
Rizing HCM
2018 - 2022
Diploma - Business Administration - Human Resources Major
Bow Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Pyschology
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
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