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Amanda Sisson

Clearwater,FL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Payroll Specialist with extensive experience at Engine Inc, adept in multi-state payroll administration and compliance management. Proven track record in executing accurate payroll tax filings and enhancing financial reporting. Strong analytical skills combined with exceptional team collaboration ensure seamless operations and regulatory adherence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Payroll Specialist

Engine Inc
Denver, USA
02.2025 - 01.2026
  • Managed full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for 1,000+ employees across 45 states, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations and minimizing payroll discrepancies
  • Oversaw annual payroll year-end procedures, including W-2 balancing and ACA reporting, ensuring timely compliance and accuracy of reporting
  • Executed payroll-related journal entries, including tax liabilities and benefit allocations, ensuring accurate general ledger reporting
  • Conducted flux analysis prior to submission to identify payroll variances, enhancing the accuracy of payroll reporting
  • Collaborated with People Operations and Finance/Accounting to resolve complex inquiries and synchronize cross-functional efforts for timely resolution

HR Business Partner, Payroll and Benefits

Humani HR
Nashville, USA
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed employee benefits programs including health, dental, and retirement (401k) for clients across multiple states, ensuring compliance and satisfaction.
  • Managed the payroll team and served as the SME for all payroll and benefit related issues
  • Processed payroll for multiple clients across various jurisdictions and platforms ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Conducted audits ensuring payroll and benefits compliance with local employment laws.
  • Provided HR support including onboarding and general HR administration for improved employee integration.
  • Acted as primary contact for diverse clients, providing professional customer service and managing high-volume service requisitions efficiently.
  • (Consulting)

Sales Commissions Analyst

DoIT International
Santa Clara, USA
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Oversee, calculate and administer global sales and partner commissions
  • Resolved commission-related issues for sales team, collaborating with leadership to ensure accuracy of commission calculation data
  • Maintain accurate system data, applicable plan components and eligibility of payment
  • Manage SFDC opportunities to ensure proper account ownership and records are assigned and credited to the proper sales team member
  • Analyzed performance reports against budget, identifying improvement areas for strategic adjustments
  • Onboarded new hires and managed terminations and transfers, distributing compensation plans to clarify compensation structure
  • (Remote)

Senior Payroll and Commission Analyst

Calendly Inc
Atlanta, USA
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Processed bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for 600+ employees ensuring timely and accurate payment of salaries, bonuses and commissions
  • Successful Workday payroll and timekeeping system implementation
  • Developed audit control system enhancing payroll accuracy and compliance
  • Managed state registrations and reconciled payroll taxes for legal compliance
  • Fostered cross-collaboration with HR to ensure accurate capture of employee changes for payroll processing
  • Formulated payroll flux analysis supporting accounting close procedures
  • Administered 401k, conducting yearly audits for financial integrity
  • Designed a Confluence page for education and training for accurate timekeeping/approval for managers and employees

Senior Payroll and Compensation Analyst

Vology Inc
Clearwater, USA
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Led payroll tax compliance and government annual reporting, maintaining adherence to regulatory standards
  • Ensured compliance of payroll transactions with state, federal, and internal requirements
  • Ensured timely and accurate payroll processing for all exempt and non-exempt employees including commission calculations
  • Processed employee status changes for new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations, ensuring accurate payroll adjustments
  • Reconciled tax withholdings, wage garnishments and voluntary deductions
  • Designed and maintained compensation programs, including commission plans, bonuses, spiff programs, merit cycles, and pay structures, aligning with organizational goals
  • Oversaw 401k program, conducting comprehensive yearly audits
  • (Hybrid)

Bookkeeper/Payroll

Mercury Z, LLC
St Petersburg, USA
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated approval procedures, coded GL entries, and processed vendor requests, ensuring timely vendor payments
  • Streamlined payroll processing and recording for timely employee disbursements
  • Handled, recorded, and deposited cash and checks to maintain accurate financial records
  • Performed bank/credit card reconciliations, maintained flawless balance records
  • Prepared comprehensive financial statements to support informed business decisions
  • Reviewed and approved expense reports for payment, confirming compliance with budget constraints
  • Composed and sent customer statements and invoices
  • (Hybrid)

Payroll Administrator/HR Generalist

EFolder Inc
Denver, USA
07.2014 - 06.2017
  • Managed and verified all payroll system entries including deductions, earnings, gross ups, manual checks and prorations for new hires and terminations for multi-state payroll
  • Managed payroll tax deposits and filings to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Prepared and submitted W-2/W2-C forms for accurate employee tax reporting
  • Enforced timekeeping guidelines in collaboration with management, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant laws
  • Accurately interfaced all payroll journals to the general ledger application (SAP).
  • Set up new hires in TriNet and verified I-9 forms while facilitating efficient onboarding processes.
  • Managed PEO conversion, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to payroll processes
  • Processed remote work requests

Education

Bachelor’s - Accounting

Western Governors University
02.2026

Northern Kentucky University

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Payroll auditing
  • Payroll software
  • Payroll tax filings
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Wage and hour laws
  • Tax regulations
  • Compliance management
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Excel
  • Workday
  • UKG
  • ADP
  • Paylocity
  • Rippling
  • Salesforce
  • Team collaboration
  • Professional communication
  • Tax regulations

Technology Skills

  • Proficient in Excel
  • Workday
  • UKG
  • ADP
  • Paylocity
  • Rippling
  • Salesforce
  • NetSuite
  • Quickbooks Certified

Timeline

Senior Payroll Specialist

Engine Inc
02.2025 - 01.2026

HR Business Partner, Payroll and Benefits

Humani HR
09.2024 - 03.2025

Sales Commissions Analyst

DoIT International
11.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Payroll and Commission Analyst

Calendly Inc
07.2021 - 08.2023

Senior Payroll and Compensation Analyst

Vology Inc
08.2018 - 07.2021

Bookkeeper/Payroll

Mercury Z, LLC
07.2017 - 08.2018

Payroll Administrator/HR Generalist

EFolder Inc
07.2014 - 06.2017

Bachelor’s - Accounting

Western Governors University

Northern Kentucky University
Amanda Sisson