Ally Hough
Scottsdale
Summary
Energetic and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Processor with expertise in processing full-cycle, multi-state payroll and strong background with various payroll regulations, tax filings, and compliance requirements. Adapts quickly to an ever-changing payroll landscape and ready to grow in a challenging environment. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to address any issues with time records, employee data and pay.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Senior Processor
Bechtel Corporation
10.2024 - Current
- Accurately process weekly payroll for over 1,100 craft employees across four U.S. states, managing over $2.3 million in gross wages, achieving 100% on-time processing for 10 consecutive months.
- Perform an average of 21 off-cycle payroll adjustments and mid-week terminations to maintain compliance with union regulations.
- Ensure timely calculation and reporting of monthly fringe benefits for five Bechtel Construction union projects, covering 1,500 employees monthly.
- Serve as a main point of contact between ADP and internal stakeholders, ensuring wage garnishment mail is processed diligently and all inquiries are addressed promptly.
- Prepare re-hire payroll setup and act as the main onboarding troubleshooter, correcting employee tax information reducing errors by 25%.
- Support internal and external audits involving annual 941 tax filings, fringe benefit reconciliations, and W-2-C social security mismatches.
Global Expense Coordinator
Bechtel Corporation
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted over 1,400 employees world-wide through the department’s online help desk, addressing inquiries related to expense submissions and corporate credit cards.
- Streamlined the expense reimbursement processes by creating 97 employee help guides/videos related to the Concur Expense platform, improving accuracy of expense submissions by 21%.
- Overhauled 84 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and created role-specific training courses for five positions within the Expense department, ensuring consistency and onboarding across the expense team.
- Collaborated with Bechtel’s Finance and BGMC teams to resolve discrepancies in expense policies and procedures, significantly strengthening communication between departments.
Carrier Sales Representative (Internship)
C.H. Robinson
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with existing trucking companies established with C.H. Robinson to discover their needs for transporting freight within the United States.
- Successfully utilized the company’s global technology platform, in order to negotiate prices, track shipments and resolve delivery issues, resulting in securing over 100+ loads over the duration of the internship.
- Maintained consistent contact with up to 23 carriers on a daily basis to verify timely delivery, line up additional freight and manage existing arrangements, all while providing exceptional service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Minor in Sociology
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Products
- SAP - HRIS
- ADP
- Concur (Travel and Expense Instances)
- Oracle EBSP
- CFAR
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Communication
- Collaboration
Leadership Experience
- Served as President for Arizona State University's competitive Stunt team of 43 athletes by organizing practices, volunteer events, booking travel for out of state tournaments, and coordinating a performance with the Phoenix Suns.
- Acted as a liaison between the team and outside stakeholders such as ASU Club Sports, the National STUNT Association, and volunteer groups.
- Developed a detailed budget to highlight the most efficient ways to allocate team funds throughout the year which resulted in the team saving $10,000 throughout the 2022-2023 season.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Payroll Senior Processor
Bechtel Corporation
10.2024 - Current
Global Expense Coordinator
Bechtel Corporation
06.2023 - 10.2024
Carrier Sales Representative (Internship)
C.H. Robinson
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Minor in Sociology
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
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