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Alison Yu

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Manager with proven success in payroll administration, benefits management, and compliance auditing for over 1,500 employees. Dedicated to ensuring accurate reporting and regulatory adherence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Payroll & Benefits Manager

USS Missouri Memorial
Honolulu, HI
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed payroll processing for employees and volunteers at USS Missouri Memorial.
  • Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, including benefits enrollment and training.
  • Maintained accurate payroll records in HR software system to support timely and compliant payroll processing.
  • Responded to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits with timely information.
  • Collaborated with finance team to reconcile payroll accounts monthly.
  • Developed training materials for staff on benefits options and payroll procedures.
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive employee information during all transactions.
  • Ensured that all retirement plan documents were current and compliant with ERISA regulations.
  • Generated ad hoc reports upon request from senior management team members.
  • Oversaw the coordination of COBRA notifications when necessary.
  • Served as a liaison between third-party administrators and internal departments.
  • Reconciled benefit accounts regularly to ensure accurate reporting of financial transactions.
  • Assisted with the annual open enrollment process for health insurance plans.
  • Generated various reports such as vacation accruals or 401k contributions for management review.
  • Assisted employees in resolving any problems associated with their benefits packages.
  • Worked closely with Human Resources staff members to ensure consistency in payroll practices.
  • Conducted audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Prepared monthly reports on employee deductions, taxes, garnishments, retroactive pay adjustments.
  • Researched, analyzed, and resolved complex payroll issues in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed timecards for accuracy prior to submitting them to the payroll department.
  • Processed all new hire paperwork including tax forms and direct deposit information.
  • Investigated discrepancies between actual payments made versus amounts recorded in the system.
  • Managed and administered payroll, benefits, and leave processes for over 1, 500 employees.
  • Monitored changes in federal and state regulations regarding employee benefits programs.
  • Participated in special projects related to compensation and benefits initiatives.
  • Participated in multiple salary surveys to ensure alignment with market trends.

Education

Human Development

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
01-2000

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Benefits administration
  • Benefits program management
  • Employee benefits administration
  • Payroll management
  • Benefits strategy development
  • Open enrollment coordination
  • Leave of absence management
  • FMLA administration
  • COBRA administration
  • 401K experience
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Medical insurance
  • Health and welfare plans
  • Workers compensation
  • Child labor laws
  • ERISA compliance
  • Labor law compliance
  • Employment law compliance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compliance auditing
  • Benefit auditing
  • Dependent audits
  • Benefit policy interpretation
  • Data analysis
  • Data collection
  • HR software systems
  • HRIS systems
  • Document preparation
  • Report generation
  • Project coordination
  • Program leadership
  • HR program development
  • Wellness program implementation
  • Manager coaching and training
  • Performance management
  • Employee onboarding
  • Employee relations
  • Employee counseling
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Analytical skills
  • Budget preparation
  • Manager coaching and training
  • Wellness program implementation
  • COBRA administration
  • HR program development
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Document preparation
  • HR information systems
  • Retirement plan management
  • Budget preparation
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Labor law compliance
  • Analytical skills

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Taiwanese
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

SHRM CP Learing 2023 & 2025 - Certificate of Achievement

Affiliations

Volunteer, Moanalua High School Music Departemnt - Treasureer 2023-2025

Timeline

Payroll & Benefits Manager

USS Missouri Memorial
07.2023 - Current

Human Development

University of Hawaii At Manoa

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