Maureen Talice

Operations and accounting professional with 6+ years of experience spanning payroll, HR compliance, and financial management. Skilled in streamlining workflows, supporting audits, and strengthening compliance across hospitality and manufacturing. Adept in UKG, Push, ADP, Oracle, MarketMan, Bill.com, Excel and more. Pursuing B.S. in Marketing at WGU (expected 2025).

Admin. & People Operations Manager at Stella (2024-02 – Present)

• Manage payroll, cash flow, and budgets for a high-end restaurant operation.
• Develop SOPs and workflows, improving accuracy and compliance.
• Lead HR functions including benefits, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Implemented payroll and vendor process improvements, decreasing discrepancies by 30% within the first 3 months.

Office Manager at Darling Ingredients (2020-02 – 2023-11)

• Directed payroll, HR, benefits, and clerical staff operations.
• Streamlined audits and strengthened compliance processes.
• Improved staff morale and retention through engagement programs.
• Reduced operating expenses through vendor negotiations, lowering SG&A by double-digit percentages annually.

Accounting Clerk at Darling Ingredients (2018-10 – 2020-02)

• Processed A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Supported ERP transition and trained peers to improve productivity.
• Handled customer and vendor inquiries, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Implemented contract renewal notices, cutting customer disputes by 25%.

Bachelor of Science in Marketing – Western Governors University (2025-12)