Anton McGregory Sr.
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Specialist bring 12 years' experience in accounting and operations management. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
HEICO
11.2021 - Current
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using UKG payroll software and processed payroll to meet preset requirements
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 600 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
- Sent bi-monthly reminders for employees to complete and submit time sheets before deadline.
Sr. Payroll Specialist (Temp)
Spraying Systems Co
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions, and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records
- Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy
- Reviewed time records for 600 employees to verify accuracy of information
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for all employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
HR Generalist
Preffered Meals
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Reviewed and screened over 50 applicant resumes day to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Payroll Service Representative
ADP
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Respond to questions from Clients regarding use of various Automatic Data Payroll applications
- Provides application/navigation support
- Assist Clients with Client data maintenance, setup, configuration changes in payroll software
- PTO, Special calculations, Time and Attendance schedule, 401k, etc.) as needed
- Performs new feature setup requests within payroll software
- Group Term Life, HSA, direct deposit calculations, special calculations, Benefit Accruals, Multi-J, split wraps, additional locations, etc.)
- Assists and supports Clients with Payroll processing questions and issues
- Use on-line tools and other resources to research and respond to Client inquiries requiring guidance on how to address wide variety of payroll, pay practice and payroll tax questions and situations
- Collaborates with internal Clients/Partners (401k, FSA, Tax, etc.) and/or third-party vendors involved in providing services to identify and resolve issues and ensure that these services meet Client expectations
- Escalates Client issues to SSS, Tech Services, Project Services, Connections Team, Carriers, Development or other 3rd parties as appropriate
- Communicates status and resolution to Client.
Senior Payroll Administrator
Vistex, Inc
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepared multi-state payroll on semi-monthly basis (approximately
- 300 employees) using ADP Workforce Now
- This included entering or verifying changes in system, calculation of exception payments, and timely and accurate preparation of payroll data through batch processing and manual entry
- Semi-monthly upload of flex plan and 401k data
- Fund 401k accounts per payroll data upload and distribute relevant reports
- Perform quarter and year-end tasks, including validation of ADP federal, state and local filings, archiving of tax reports, filing and payment of non-ADP state taxes, and issuance of W-2 forms
- Assist with annual and periodic audits, including annual 401k testing
- Responsible for maintenance and configuration of HRIS, including implementations and upgrades
- Process mass data changes for acquisitions
- Configure and test time off policies, custom data fields and performance management areas of HRIS in accordance with changing business needs
- Trained system administrators on HRIS system
- Troubleshot and resolved issues regarding company payroll/HRIS software
- Scheduled and tracked performance reviews
- Recorded performance/compensation data for HR analysis
Payroll Tax Specialist
W.W. Grainger
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed and maintained court ordered garnishments (300 per pay period)
- Responsible for review and set-up for all garnishment orders including preparation of orders and correspondence for scanning
- Maintained garnishment rules in payroll system including research and testing with Payroll Specialist to determine proper withholding from employee wages according to state rules and garnishment type
- Wrote, reviewed and processed reports to automate answer letters and interrogatory responses
- Maintain garnishment screens with start and stop dates for each order in timely manner according to information contained within order and applicable deadlines
- Answered and resolved payroll and garnishment questions to provide accurate information in timely and concise manner to courts, agencies, and employees
- Acted as back-up payroll processor, processing payroll for employees in all 50 states (2000+)
- Facilitated implementation and conversion from SAP Payroll system to ADP systems
HRIS & Payroll Support Team Lead
Intuit
08.2010 - 10.2014
- Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data such as overtime, PTO, sick time and certified payroll
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
- Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
- Determined payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 1000+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
- Reviewed time records for 1000+ employees to verify accuracy of information
Education
Liberal Arts -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSix Sigma Green Belt - Project Management
Villanova University
OnlineSkills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- ADP Workforce Now, ADP WorkDay, ADP Enterprise, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (V-Look Ups, Pivot Tables, Macros, etc), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Visio, Intuit Online Payroll for Accountants, QuickBooks Online Payroll, QuickBooks Assisted Payroll, E-Time, UltiPro, Kronos, Workforce Time Clock, Munis/Tyler Payroll, Six-Sigma Certified, SAP HR Systems, Deltek Maconomy, ADI AsureForce, Accellion Secure Email System, ServiceNow ticketing software
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Expertise
- Daily Payroll Activities
- Biweekly Payroll Processing
- Data Analysis
- Tax Law Understanding
- Fixed Asset Depreciation
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Project Management
- Meeting Deadlines
- Training and Development
- Office Systems Management
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
HEICO
11.2021 - Current
Sr. Payroll Specialist (Temp)
Spraying Systems Co
11.2021 - 01.2022
HR Generalist
Preffered Meals
11.2019 - 11.2021
Payroll Service Representative
ADP
10.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Payroll Administrator
Vistex, Inc
01.2016 - 10.2018
Payroll Tax Specialist
W.W. Grainger
10.2014 - 01.2016
HRIS & Payroll Support Team Lead
Intuit
08.2010 - 10.2014
Liberal Arts -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Six Sigma Green Belt - Project Management
Villanova University
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