Deitrich Wills
Grand Prairie,Texas
Summary
Knowledgeable Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for 40,000 employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Manager
Six Flags Entertainment Company
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded team of 3 Payroll Specialists, efficiently managing payroll for over 40K employees
- Pioneered payroll technology strategy, successfully leading system-related projects
- Enhanced reporting capabilities, providing insightful data to executive leadership
- Collaborated with Legal, Tax, and Accounting to ensure accurate, compliant reporting
- Implemented robust internal controls, ensuring accurate transaction processing
- Monitored payroll processes, developing key performance indicators for efficiency tracking
- Ensured company-wide compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
- Stayed abreast of payroll trends, implementing best practices for optimal results
- Provided effective mentorship, fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment
- Resolved complex payroll issues, leveraging analytical skills and trend identification
- Led payroll tech upgrades, boosting efficiency and system reliability
- Managed multi-property payroll, ensuring adherence to all legal standards.
Payroll Systems Manager
Sability
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised dynamic team of 13 Payroll Specialists, effectively handling payroll for over 25K employees across multiple clients
- Implemented strategic project management techniques for successful system delivery, mitigating potential risks and devising contingency plans
- Streamlined payroll processing systems, ensuring accurate and prompt transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
- Conducted comprehensive research on payroll GL discrepancies, providing critical reports for 401K, benefits, and tax to Accounting team
- Pioneered innovative solutions for payroll tax issues, diligently tracking, documenting, and resolving outstanding matters
- Streamlined payroll processes, enhancing efficiency by identifying and rectifying system bottlenecks
- Ensured 100% compliance with tax and audit requirements through meticulous records and system checks
- Pioneered cross-functional team strategy to optimize payroll operations, setting new company standards.
Payroll Manager
Aimbridge Hospitality
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed and optimized payroll operations for 35K employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Developed proficient payroll team of 18, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
- Implemented innovative process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity
- Resolved complex tax issues, ensuring timely resolutions and maintaining company compliance
- Accountable for the successful year-end processing and reconciliation of W-2s, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations.
Payroll Administrator
Brinks, Incorporated
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Efficiently managed payroll for 15,000 personnel across 38 states, ensuring timely and precise processing
- Successfully balanced payroll and tax, and performed reconciliation tasks to maintain financial accuracy
- Streamlined payroll data verification using HRIS systems, enhancing processing accuracy
- Resolved payroll issues by interfacing with internal and external clients, improving stakeholder satisfaction
- Mentored junior team members, fostering collaborative and supportive work environment
- Conducted thorough payroll audits and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
Payroll Administrator
Thompson & Knight
07.2010 - 03.2015
- Efficiently managed multi-state payroll for 600+ personnel, ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Implemented payroll reconciliation tool, enhancing accuracy of journal entries
- Successfully onboarded new employees into time reporting and payroll systems, promoting smooth transitions
- Resolved financial inconsistencies, safeguarding firm's financial integrity
- Monitored and managed personal time accruals, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Introduced reconciliation tool, reducing payroll discrepancies significantly
- Ensured precise payroll for weekly/semi-monthly cycles, improving data integrity.
Payroll Administrator
Coroplast, Inc
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Efficiently managed multi-state payroll for 300+ personnel, ensuring timely and accurate payment
- Developed payroll reconciliation tool, enhancing accuracy of payroll journal entries
- Processed crucial data for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, demonstrating strong attention to detail
- Successfully onboarded new employees into payroll systems, fostering seamless transitions
- Resolved financial discrepancies, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions
- Cut payroll discrepancies by 25% through meticulous data analysis and system audits
- Guided employees through payroll queries, enhancing team satisfaction and understanding
- Resolved complex payroll issues, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Payroll Processor
HCA – Dallas Payroll Service Center
02.2001 - 09.2007
- Managed multi-state payroll for 5000-strong hospital organization, demonstrating efficiency and autonomy
- Developed payroll reconciliation tool, enhancing accuracy of payroll journal entries
- Processed bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring data validation and transmission accuracy
- Oversaw payroll and time attendance systems, handling new employee onboarding, rehires, transfers, and terminations
- Rectified errors in financial entries, documents, and reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy
- Streamlined payroll operations, enhancing efficiency across 5 states for 5000 employees
- It ensured 100% accuracy in bi-weekly payroll processing, managing complex data with precision.
Education
GED -
Skyline High School
Dallas, TXSkills
- Strategic thinking
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Process optimization
- Risk management
- Leadership development
- Systems integration
- Team building
- Analytical skills
- Project management
Software
- UKG Pro (Ultimate)
- Workforce Ready (WFR)
- Ultimate Time & Attendance (UTM)
- Ultimate Time & Attendance (UTA)
- Kronos Time & Attendance
- Business Intelligence Reporting
- ADP Payroll
- Lawson Payroll
- Ceridian Source 550
- Peoplesoft 9.2
- Microsoft Office Products
Timeline
Senior Payroll Manager
Six Flags Entertainment Company
06.2023 - Current
Payroll Systems Manager
Sability
09.2021 - 02.2023
Payroll Manager
Aimbridge Hospitality
01.2018 - 09.2021
Payroll Administrator
Brinks, Incorporated
05.2015 - 01.2018
Payroll Administrator
Thompson & Knight
07.2010 - 03.2015
Payroll Administrator
Coroplast, Inc
06.2008 - 07.2010
Payroll Processor
HCA – Dallas Payroll Service Center
02.2001 - 09.2007
GED -
Skyline High School
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