Case Study: Bruce Tanski Construction and Development

Background

Bruce Tanski Construction and Development has managed residential and commercial projects for a range of residents and consumers for over 30 years.

Their companies include Fairways of Halfmoon, Snyder’s Restaurant, Halfmoon Sunoco, Bruce Tanski Construction & Development, and Clifton Court Management, all located in the Capital Region of New York.

Fairways of Halfmoon includes a golf course, restaurant, and wedding and event space, employing more than 100 workers, many of whom are seasonal.

These five entities employ a total of more than 165 workers.

The organization had been using a national payroll company for its payroll processing. After numerous service issues, including outdated, inaccurate employee handbooks and a lack of communication on compliance issues, they decided they needed a new payroll partner.

Finding a Solution

Bruce Tanski Construction and Development needed a payroll and HR partner that could:

• Provide timely and accurate payroll processing
• Integrate a reliable, accurate timekeeping system for Fairways of Halfmoon
• Offer local, responsive client support
• Provide HR help with compliance, employee handbooks, and more

A Better Way: Payroll, HCM, and HR from GTM Payroll & HR

GTM’s payroll, human capital management (HCM), and HR consulting services met Bruce Tanski Construction and Development’s needs and more.

Chris Dawson, Chief Operating Officer, wanted to ensure the organization’s compliance procedures and employee handbook were current. Having used GTM’s services at a previous employer, he was familiar with GTM as a national payroll provider with superior, direct access client support and headquartered in the Capital Region. Chris switched their systems over immediately after starting at Bruce Tanski Construction and Development.

The Solution
In May 2023, Bruce Tanski Construction and Development transitioned their payroll service from their previous provider to GTM’s isolved HCM platform for Fairways of Halfmoon, Snyder’s Restaurant, Halfmoon Sunoco, Bruce Tanski Construction, and Clifton Court Management.

“GTM’s payroll system works great,” Dawson says. “isolved is very easy to use, and we’ve seen major cost savings from day one.”

An extraordinarily different experience

GTM’s HCM platform provides a unified solution for human resources, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, time and attendance, and more. An integrated platform means a single sign-on for everything needed to manage employees. There is no need for multiple logins or exporting and importing data into different systems.

By utilizing GTM’s HR consultants, employers can quickly effect changes through targeted human resources support solutions tailored to their needs. Organizations can improve their infrastructure by implementing best-in-class HCM technology and best practices for human resources processes, freeing up valuable time and resources.

“Our HR consultant is super knowledgeable,” says Dawson. “I am confident that our handbooks are now current and compliant.”

Timekeeping
Fairways of Halfmoon has complex payroll needs with many different types of employees, some of whom work non-traditional hours, and a seasonal component to the business; Dawson needed a timekeeping system that would be easy for employees and managers to use while integrating with their payroll system. isolved Time has met their needs.

“The timekeeping system has been invaluable,” says Dawson. “We don’t have a dedicated HR staff member at Fairways, so relying on GTM’s system to manage the timekeeping has been very helpful.”

Employee handbooks

To stay in compliance with federal and state regulations, an organization’s employee handbook needs to be updated regularly with accurate information. The handbooks created by Bruce Tanski Construction and Development’s previous payroll partner had incorrect information and were not being updated properly. 

“We were not happy with our handbooks from our previous payroll provider,” Dawson says. “They had the wrong information for state requirements and didn’t seem to understand the regulations as GTM does.”

Exceptional local service and support
GTM’s accessible and knowledgeable account support team provides dedicated, high-touch service when Bruce Tanski Construction and Development needs assistance. Dawson appreciates the personal service his team gets from their payroll account manager and their HR consultant.

“As a local company, we love that GTM is right up the road from us,” Dawson says. “Our account manager is a rock star – our payroll manager raves about her. She’s responsive and keeps things operating smoothly.”

Conclusion
With GTM, Bruce Tanski Construction and Development receives experienced, certified professionals who deliver expert HR services and reliable payroll technology. And as their organization grows, they trust GTM to grow with them. The isolved platform can expand right alongside their business, backed by a dedicated service and support team who will be with them every step of the way. With HR services that leverage GTM’s experience, knowledge, and tools, GTM delivers value beyond expectations.

“Partnering with GTM has been a blessing,” says Dawson. “The value we get from working with a payroll provider with dedicated, local support is unmeasurable.”