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Top 1% Upwork Expert-Vetted contractor with 100% Job Success—I help companies find and keep great people. I'm a certified HR professional with 15+ years of experience specializing in full-cycle recruiting across healthcare, retail, law, finance, warehousing, construction, and manufacturing. As a Senior Recruiting Manager, I filled hundreds of positions while increasing employee retention by 18%—because I don't just source candidates; I build hiring processes that keep them. Full-cycle talent acquisition—sourcing, screening, interviewing, making offers, and onboarding, tailored to the role and industry. Retention-focused hiring. I look past "Can they do the job?" to "Will they stay and thrive?. High-volume and niche hiring experience across healthcare, retail, legal, finance, warehouse, construction, and manufacturing sectors. ATS & HRIS fluency to keep your pipeline organized, searchable, and moving. Smooth onboarding/offboarding that sets new hires up to succeed from day one. Beyond recruiting, I bring deep HR operations expertise that many talent partners don't have—multi-state payroll (ADP, Gusto, and QuickBooks) with 100% accuracy; multi-state compliance, including California's complex regulations; benefits administration; and employee relations. Core Expertise: 💠Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition & Recruiting 💠Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) 💠Employee Onboarding & Offboarding 💠Workforce Planning & Staffing Strategy 💠Employee Relations & Performance Management 💠HRIS Management 💠Multi-State Payroll & Tax Compliance Testimonials: Endorsements from past clients and comments from the CEO of a healthcare organization. From the CEO of Infiniti Healthcare: "Thank you for scaling up our staff. You are doing an outstanding job! I need you to know that your efforts are of great value to the LAUSD students, teachers, and our organization, who now have more COVID testers in the field. Your work is essential and powerful." "I hired Susan to help with hiring, and she was very responsive, reliable, and effective. Highly Recommend!" "I loved working with Susan! She was so on top of it; I never had to worry. She helped me out. "Susan helped us evaluate candidates for an open position in finance relating to our investments in technology, healthcare, publishing, philanthropy, and sustainability (ESG). Susan helped us in a timely and productive way and was completely responsive and communicative about all our goals. We're thankful for the help and would consider working together again the next time we need an HR partner." I appreciate your interest in my profile! Sue S.

13 years as a Assistant Payroll Manager/Specialist, 4 years in Hotel Industry 30 years of working in Microsoft Excel & Word, PDF, Google Sheets/Docs Excel Professional Formulas Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliations Bank Statement Converter Expert Bank Transaction Categorization Calculate Mileage/Time Between 2 Addresses - Google Maps Accuracy Data Entry Organized Accurate & Detailed Cost Allocation Experience Adobe skills - convert files, create forms, edit, and more!

I am currently a Human Resources professional with experience in multiple industries. I have excellent typing and data entry skills. I am proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. I am looking to complete data entry projects.

I provide small to medium-sized businesses with strategic, hands-on support across Human Resources, Bookkeeping, and Project Management. You get the expertise of a seasoned Head of People and Financial Controller without the full-time overhead. My background includes over a decade of experience, an MBA, a PHR certification, and recent Employee Relations work at a Fortune 100 company, ensuring you receive best-in-class service. Financial & Bookkeeping Services: Accurate financial data is the bedrock of a healthy business. I help you gain clarity and control over your finances with meticulous, reliable bookkeeping services. Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), and general ledger management. Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms. Payroll & Reporting: Seamless payroll processing and preparation of key financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet). Systems: Proficient in QuickBooks, Gusto, Rippling, Justworks, and more. Comprehensive HR & Operations Solutions: Strategic Talent Acquisition: I manage the full hiring lifecycle—from sourcing top candidates to seamless onboarding—to build you a high-performing team. Expert Employee Relations & Compliance: Mitigate risk and build a positive culture with expert guidance on performance issues, investigations, and EEOC compliance. Efficient Payroll & Benefits Administration: Flawless management of payroll and benefits on platforms like UKG, Paycor, and TriNet, ensuring your team is paid accurately and on time. Effective Project Management: I drive key initiatives forward, manage resources, and track KPIs to ensure your operational goals are met on schedule. Key Platforms & Skills: HRIS & Payroll: BambooHR, Workday, Justworks, UKG, Rippling, Gusto, Paycor, TriNet Talent & Performance: Lever, 15Five, Lattice Bookkeeping: QuickBooks, Xero Project Management: Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project Data & Analytics: Tableau, R, SQL, Python Let's connect for a consultation to discuss your challenges and how I can deliver immediate value to your business.

Systems-oriented professional with 8+ years of experience in technical troubleshooting and specializing in complex payroll and bookkeeping resolution. Current day-job as a payroll specialist, my working hours may be non-standard but in a very timely fashion! The primary objective is to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of your financial records. Focusing on transaction categorization, ledger reconciliation, and data cleanup to provide a reliable foundation for tax preparation and financial reporting. What I can do for you?____ TRANSACTION CATEGORIZATION: Reviewing and tagging historical and current bank/credit card transactions to the existing Chart of Accounts (COA). LEDGER RECONCILIATION: Identifying and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and ledger entries to ensure ending balances match. AUDIT-READY CLEANUP: Locating and correcting duplicate entries, journal errors, and miscategorized transactions from prior periods. PAYROLL DATA SUPPORT: Verifying payroll journal entries and ensuring multi-state tax liabilities (941/W-2/1099) are reflected accurately in the ledger. DOCUMENTATION & REPORTS: Generating standard financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) for Client review without providing interpretive analysis or advice. BOOKS AUDIT: Conduct an initial "Deep Dive" into the existing QBO file to identify "Uncategorized" buckets and reconciliation gaps. PROCESSING: Execute batch categorization using established rules to ensure speed and accuracy. What can I NOT do?____ Structural COA Changes: I will not add, delete, or rename accounts in the Chart of Accounts without explicit written approval from the Client or their CPA. Business Advisory: I will not provide tax advice, financial forecasting, or strategic business recommendations. Management Decisions: I will not authorize payments, sign checks, or negotiate with vendors/creditors on behalf of the business. Tax Filings: I will prepare the data for filing, but the final submission of tax returns remains the responsibility of the Client or a licensed Tax Professional. --- Liability and Auditing My Work: I include a standard liability and activity-log clause in my SOW to protect both parties; I am happy to discuss or adjust these terms if you have specific requirements.

I am a detail oriented bookkeeoer with experience in payroll and office management. If you are looking for someone to update your books, company website or just keep up with your emails - I can help! * Experienced in Epicore, Quickbooks, payroll, accounts payable and receivables, data entry, and reconciling bank and credit card statements. *Experience with Outlook, Excel, and Word. *Experience with Website Maintenance. *I aim to please, so I love regular communication.