Angela Wright
Marietta,GA
Summary
Committed, mission driven multitasker with over 15 years of experience in HR and payroll. Proven expertise in managing the full recruitment life cycle, building connections, and creating engaging candidate experiences. I am an expert at developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, enhancing employer branding, and utilizing various recruitment tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a keen eye for spotting potential and building high-performing teams.
Dedicated professional prepared to bring extensive expertise and results-oriented approach to Specialist role. Known for effectively managing tasks and supporting organizational goals through collaborative efforts and adaptive strategies. Recognized for excellent communication and analytical skills, ensuring seamless operations and consistent outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Professional / HR and WC Specialist
ELM Management Services
09.2020 - Current
- Process multi-state semi-monthly payroll and off-cycle payroll using Paylocity for 500+ employees, ensuring accuracy in deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and compliance.
- Managed full-cycle payroll implementations, including client onboarding, data mapping, tax setup, and system configuration. Led a team to onboard over 50 clients, reduced payroll errors by 30%, and ensured 100% compliance with tax regulations through collaborative efforts.
- Maintain HRIS/Workday data integrity for job history, promotions, payroll changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate reporting for compensation and regulatory submissions.
- Support onboarding/offboarding including I-9 verification, background checks, new hire orientation, and exit interviews.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates for various roles within the organization.
- Developed and implemented effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent, utilizing job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the interview process, providing timely feedback, and ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies to meet those needs.
- Successfully implemented new applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process while building branding and recruitment marketing strategies.
- Mentored and managed a team of recruitment coordinators, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of recruitment activities.
- Partner with managers and HR Business Partners on employee relations, investigations, policy enforcement, and grievance resolution.
- Assist with employment verifications, unemployment claims, and benefits enrollment/terminations.
- Lead compliance and risk audits (FLSA, EEOC, ERISA) and produce regulatory documentation to support business reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Finance on payroll funding, reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger alignment.
- Prepare HR data analytics and management reports (headcount, turnover, payroll reconciliations) to support workforce planning and performance/compensation reviews.
- Develop PowerPoint and Excel reporting tools for leadership decision-making.
- Coordinate employee recognition programs, training, and engagement events to strengthen retention and culture.
Workers’ Compensation Coordinator / Payroll Clerk
Pinnacle Orthopedics
04.2004 - 03.2020
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees, achieving 25% error reduction through HRIS process improvements.
- Administered payroll reconciliations, W-2 reporting, and ensured compliance with federal and state tax laws.
- Coordinated onboarding/offboarding workflows, compensation changes, and data entry for new hires and terminations.
- Acted as HR/payroll liaison with insurers, managers, and providers to ensure smooth case management and employee support.
- Managed 150+ concurrent workers’ comp cases, developing return-to-work programs and compliance documentation.
- Authored HR and payroll procedures, conducted employee training, and supported HR compliance audits.
Education
Associate degree - Accounting & Business Administration
Baker College
Flint, MICoursework - Accounting & Business Administration
Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Payroll & Compliance: Multi-State Payroll Processing (500 employees), Payroll Deductions & Accuracy Review, Tax Withholding & Remittance, W-2 Processing, Benefits Administration, Garnishments, FLSA, EEOC, ERISA, HIPAA Compliance, Payroll Implementation
- HR Operations & Employee Relations: Onboarding/Offboarding, I-9 Verification & Audits, Exit Interviews, Performance & Compensation Review Cycles, Employee Recognition Programs, Policy Rollouts, Risk & Regulatory Reporting, Disciplinary & Grievance Support
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Full-Cycle Recruitment, Sourcing Strategies, Candidate Experience, Interview Process Management, Interview Preparation
- Data & Analytics: HR Reporting & Metrics, Compensation Data Analysis, Turnover & Headcount Reports, Audit Preparation, Data Integrity Reviews, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), PowerPoint (presentations for leadership)
- Systems Expertise: ADP, Paylocity, UltiPro/UKG (familiarity), Workday (familiarity), Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS Systems, Website Content Management, Zoom, Slack
- Strategic & Operational: Training & Development, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Regulatory Submissions, HR Documentation, Risk Management
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Management collaboration
- Advanced communication
- Technical communication
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Compliance monitoring
- Continuous improvement
- Workflow automation
- Process optimization
- Team performance improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Workers' Compensation Professional (CWCP)
- ADP Certified Payroll Specialist
- HRCI Human Resource Associate
- HRCI Employee Relations Certified
Community Service
Shaw Park Baseball Association, President & Secretary, Managed operations, events, and recognition programs.
Timeline
Payroll Professional / HR and WC Specialist
ELM Management Services
09.2020 - Current
Workers’ Compensation Coordinator / Payroll Clerk
Pinnacle Orthopedics
04.2004 - 03.2020
Coursework - Accounting & Business Administration
Mott Community College
Associate degree - Accounting & Business Administration
Baker College
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