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APRIL REXRODE

Pittstown

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Associate Payroll Specialist

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-SiteRemote
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$65000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementWork from home optionCompany Culture

Summary

Detail-oriented Payroll and HR Administrator with over 15 years in accounting, specializing in payroll operations. Managed accurate and timely processing, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Enhanced documentation efficiency, reducing payroll errors and streamlining processes. Dedicated to continuous improvement and supporting team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Administrator

CompoSecure
Somerset
02.2026 - 03.2026

Managed payroll processing for approximately 1000 employees across US and UK on weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly schedules, including bonuses and commissions.

  • Processed payroll for all employee types, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for USA and UK companies.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with HR to address and resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies, enhancing employee satisfaction.
  • Manage employee benefit deductions and contributions accurately.
  • Assist in the implementation of new payroll software features and updates.
  • Prepared journal entries to reflect payroll transactions in the general ledger.

Payroll/HR Payroll Specialist

Kollective
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Processed weekly and monthly payrolls for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
  • Managed all aspects of employee timesheet tracking, diligently reviewing submissions for accuracy and completeness to prevent errors in payroll calculations.
  • Implemented new payroll software with improved functionality and user-friendliness, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in processing tasks.
  • Collaborated with finance team to reconcile payroll discrepancies, streamlining payment processes for improved accuracy.
  • Managed employee benefit enrollments and addressed inquiries regarding payroll-related issues.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information, ensuring compliance with all applicable data privacy regulations.
  • Conducted background checks and screenings for new employees, completing onboarding process and creating employee files with updated information on address, salary levels, pay plans, and union affiliation.
  • Created training materials for new staff on payroll software and compliance regulations, enhancing understanding and efficiency.

Payroll Administrator

Penske Automotive
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Managed payroll production across multiple locations to ensure timely processing.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with company standards.
  • Calculated payroll deductions using ADP and excel workbooks, ensuring compliance with preset requirements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing 300+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Collaborated with human resources personnel to accurately and efficiently track leave time.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines.
  • Reconciled payroll liabilities with general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Administered health care benefits, HSA, and retirement accounts for account reconciliations.

Payroll Administrator, Accounting Specialist

Saint Joseph Health Foundation
05.1996 - 08.2009
  • Administered payroll and benefits processes for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Initiated biweekly payroll procedures and provided accurate and on-time compensation for employees through ADP.
  • Oversaw accounts payable/receivable and payroll activities, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance within accounting department.
  • Analyzed financial data and implemented adjustments; prepared monthly financial statements for board of directors.
  • Collected and organized financial data, entering details into MAS90 financial management system for streamlined reporting.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
06-1995

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Payroll processing and resolution
  • Payroll software proficiency
  • Payroll auditing
  • Multi-state payroll management
  • Timecard management
  • Wage management
  • Calculating deductions and reimbursements
  • Overtime calculation and adjustments
  • Direct deposit setup
  • Benefits administration
  • Leave tracking and management
  • Discrepancy resolution
  • Period-end reports
  • Reporting and analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • HR collaboration
  • Document management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Payroll software proficiency

Timeline

Payroll Administrator

CompoSecure
02.2026 - 03.2026

Payroll/HR Payroll Specialist

Kollective
06.2023 - 07.2025

Payroll Administrator

Penske Automotive
09.2019 - 06.2023

Payroll Administrator, Accounting Specialist

Saint Joseph Health Foundation
05.1996 - 08.2009

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Central Oregon Community College
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