Amber Kanzler
Ogallala,NE
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits & Payroll Specialist
Ascend Technologies Web
Remote
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Processed payroll for 150+ employees semi-monthly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Reconciled monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of information in the payroll system.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
- Prepared quarterly reports for government agencies such as 941s, W-2s, 1099s.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding wage and hour compliance.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
- Generated reports detailing hours worked by department, location, employee type as requested by management.
- Reviewed timecards at month end to ensure accuracy before approving payment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Worked closely with human resources (HR) to safeguard confidential employee data.
- Leveraged payroll processing system to track and input tax, wage and personnel information.
- Audited time records submitted by clients to verify conformance with appropriate administrative policies and regulations.
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
- Assisted employees with enrolling in benefit plans and explained plan options.
- Conducted new hire orientations to explain benefits packages.
- Researched and resolved employee inquiries regarding benefits programs.
- Reviewed eligibility for medical insurance coverage and other benefit plans.
- Maintained records of employee participation in various benefits programs.
- Generated reports on health care costs, retirement savings, and other related topics.
- Developed training materials to educate staff on benefit plans available to them.
- Explained the impact of life events such as marriage or divorce on benefits enrollment status.
- Provided guidance on claims processing procedures to ensure timely payments.
- Coordinated open enrollment activities including meetings and communication campaigns.
- Performed audits of existing policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing for services provided.
- Processed invoices from vendors providing services related to benefit administration.
- Coordinated benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations and claims.
- Oversaw enrollment of new employees and company-wide yearly enrollment period.
HR Manager
American Shizuki Corporation
Ogallala, NE
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
- Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
- Provided guidance on labor law regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Assisted in the development of policies related to human resources management.
- Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
- Advised managers on how best to motivate employees and increase their satisfaction levels.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Researched methods of improving workplace safety standards by implementing new protocols.
- Collaborated with other departments to create a positive work environment that promotes collaboration among teams.
- Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Reviewed applications for positions within the company according to pre-determined criteria.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal employment laws including wage and hour regulations.
- Prepared reports summarizing recruitment activities, turnover rates, absenteeism trends.
- Calculated and processed payroll for over 100 employees on a semi-monthly and weekly basis.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
- Advised management on best practices for managing employee wages and salaries.
- Implemented policies that ensured compliance with federal and state regulations concerning taxation of wages.
- Audited existing procedures to identify areas where improvements could be made.
Document Control Clerk
American Shizuki Corporation
Ogallala, NE
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Reviewed documents for accuracy and completeness before filing them into the document control system.
- Organized and maintained physical files, ensuring records were up to date and easily retrievable.
- Scanned incoming documents into electronic format for storage in the document control system.
- Maintained a log of all changes made to documents, including versions, dates and authors.
Skills
- Multi-State Payroll
- Payroll Policies and Procedures
- Garnishment Processing
- New Employee Processing
- I-9 Documentation
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Auditing
- Record-Keeping
- Benefits Administration
- Employee File Maintenance
- Audit Support
Timeline
Benefits & Payroll Specialist
Ascend Technologies Web
11.2021 - 02.2024
HR Manager
American Shizuki Corporation
03.2018 - 10.2021
Document Control Clerk
American Shizuki Corporation
09.2016 - 03.2018
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