Alicia Mellenthin
Marion,IA
Summary
Highly skilled payroll professional with comprehensive understanding of payroll systems and compliance regulations. Proven ability to streamline processes, ensure accuracy, and adapt to evolving needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results through effective communication and problem-solving. Known for reliability and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Manager
Marshfield Clinic Health System
07.2023 - Current
- Manage bi-weekly, multi-state payroll utilizing Workday and UKG Dimensions, based on best practice while continually seeking process improvement.
- Streamlined payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Led team in implementing new payroll software, enhancing data accuracy and processing efficiency.
- Managed compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
- Collaborated with HR to integrate benefits administration into payroll system, improving employee experience.
- Conducted audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in reduced processing time.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
- Partnered with IT professionals to develop custom software solutions tailored specifically for company''s unique payroll needs.
- Prepared and filed accurate and timely, monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.
- Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution.
- Integrated newly acquired companies into existing payroll systems while ensuring full compliance with relevant tax laws.
- Led cross-functional teams in payroll-related projects, fostering collaboration and driving successful outcomes.
- Manage travel reimbursements using SAP Concur.
Payroll Director
ESG Professional Accountants
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Process weekly, bi-weekly, multi-state payroll, based on best practice while continually seeking process improvement.
- Streamlined payroll processing systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Led payroll compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports.
- Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution.
- Perform various special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.
Manager Payroll/Benefits Administration/Compensation
Forward Air
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Led operational teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in logistics management.
- Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll, based on best practice while continually seeking process improvement
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports.
- Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution.
- New hire onboarding and orientation.
- Benefits Administration.
- Annual Open Enrollment coordination.
- Prepare annual merit increases.
- Compensation market studies.
- Leave/FMLA coordination.
- Troubleshoot employee payroll and benefit issues.
- Perform various special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.
- Reconcile monthly employee benefit invoices.
Payroll Specialist
UnityPoint Health
10.1998 - 01.2014
- Lead corporate payroll processing functions, managing 8 affiliate payroll departments
- Lead Payroll system conversion.
- Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll, based on best practice while continually seeking process improvement, for approximately 24,000 employees.
- Processed payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Streamlined payroll procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing time significantly.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports
- Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution.
- Managed payroll discrepancies, resolving issues promptly to maintain employee satisfaction.
- Lead conversion of 19 Kronos timekeeping systems over 9 months.
- Lead conversion of affiliate multiple week payroll processing to a one week processing schedule over 1.5 years.
- Troubleshoot employee payroll issues.
- Perform various special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Human Resources Management
Upper Iowa University
Cedar Rapids, IA01.2018
Skills
- Bi-weekly payroll processing
- Payroll processing
- Reviewing timesheets
- Payroll auditing
- Resolving discrepancies
- Year-end procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- HR support
- Tax compliance
- Payroll tax filings
- Certified payroll professional (CPP)
Certification
Certified Payroll Professional, Active, 04/11
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Marshfield Clinic Health System
07.2023 - Current
Payroll Director
ESG Professional Accountants
12.2021 - 04.2023
Manager Payroll/Benefits Administration/Compensation
Forward Air
01.2014 - 12.2021
Payroll Specialist
UnityPoint Health
10.1998 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Human Resources Management
Upper Iowa University