Alexis Washington
Riverdale,United States
Summary
Dynamic Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in multiple payroll systems (i.e. Kronos, Wells Fargo Vantage, UltiPro, Dayforce, and Workday). Proven track record in implementing new payroll systems, adept at multi-state payroll processing and auditing, and enhancing operational efficiency. Focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective problem-solving within teams. Known for reliability and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Strong customer service skills complemented by a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for diverse employee groups.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
SRS Distribution
Atlanta, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Executed parallel testing and pay code conversion for newly merged company from GMS to SRS.
- Conducted testing, training, and implementation of new payroll system from Dayforce to Workday.
- Processed payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Processed EIB templates to facilitate accurate data integration into Workday.
- Conducted audit reports to identify missing payment elections and missed clock in/clock out punches.
- Developed metrics to analyze final payroll figures for settlement audits.
Payroll Specialist
Gypsum Management & Supply
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed payroll processing, guaranteeing timely and accurate weekly/bi-weekly payments.
- Ensures accurate processing of payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, and pay rate adjustments in a timely manner
- Coordinated with employees, management, and agencies for efficient garnishment handling.
- Contributed to the refinement of Kronos attendance tracking.
- Streamlined collaboration between HRIS and Payroll to optimize system management processes.
- Provided process improvements through collaborative training with other departments
- Implemented Dayforce as the new payroll system, replacing UltiPro.
- Ensured garnishments, taxes, benefits, and other deductions for hourly and salaried employees were calculating properly during Dayforce Implementation
- Developed detailed process documentation for Dayforce implementation across subsidiaries.
- Managed California payroll operations adhering to prevailing wage laws and union agreements.
- Reviewed and analyzed payroll records to ensure compliance with California wage and tax regulations.
- Assisted in resolving payroll discrepancies through effective communication with staff
- Processed ACH/Domestic Wires for return payments in the Wells Fargo Vantage system
- Processed Void/Reversal for employees pay checks to ensure accurate W2 tax information
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia, VAHigh School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Lynchburg, VA06.2017
Skills
Payroll processing
Payroll auditing
Payroll documentation
Multi-state payroll
Customer service
Time sheet review
Discrepancy reconciliation
Automated and manual check processing
Continuous improvement mindset
Innovative thinking
Garnishment processing
Problem-solving
Adaptability and flexibility
Payroll administration
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
SRS Distribution
01.2026 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Gypsum Management & Supply
11.2022 - 12.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Norfolk State University
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School