Ariel Kainu
Duluth,MN
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Talented Payroll Specialist with demonstrated proficiency analyzing financial data and identifying areas for improvement. Extensive skills assessing revenue and capital efficiencies for any organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Maurices
Duluth, MN
08.2021 - Current
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for 10,000 or more associates for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Managed payroll and data entry and processing for over 10,000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Payroll Specialist
Old Republic Title
Minneapolis, MN
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 5,000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Onboarding new clients and employees into payroll system
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using ADP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
Corporate Payroll Assistant
Old Republic Title
Minneapolis, MN
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Administered bi-weekly staff payroll and performed special calculations for commissions, reimbursements and benefit deductions.
- Processed wage garnishments and child support.
- Managed 20 different pay code groups.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
Homemaking Coordinator
HealthStar Home Health
Duluth, MN
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Received and responded to customer requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records and filing all documents.
- Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes.
- Personally managed and oversaw 50 clients.
Assistant Branch Manager
HealthStar Home Health
Duluth, MN
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Trained and developed new team members in alignment with branch service standards and objectives.
- Prepared new computers and mobile devices according to internal policies on standardized software and security deployments.
- Determined hardware and network system issues using proactive troubleshooting techniques.
- Supervised team of 150 or more employees and made recommendations regarding performance evaluations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to increase productivity.
Administrative Assistant II
HealthStar Home Health
Duluth, MN
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained over 100 client files.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and other data.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Researched and resolved time discrepancies.
Site Leader
AHL Healthcare Group, Inc. Corporate Office Duluth
Duluth, MN
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
Direct Support Professional
AHL Healthcare Group, Inc.
Duluth, MN
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Supervisor
Herbalife
Duluth, MN
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Delegated high volumes of work to empower team, build trust and assist with professional development.
- Defined operational metrics to evaluate efficiency of processes and procedures.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2023
Associate of Arts - General
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2020
High School Diploma -
Denfeld Senior High School
Duluth, MN06.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Support
- ADP
- Enterprise Software
- Training & Development of Processes
- General Ledger Accounting
- Employee File Maintenance
- Logical and Reasonable
- Wages and Deduction Calculation
- Policy Interpretation
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Maurices
08.2021 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Old Republic Title
05.2020 - 07.2021
Corporate Payroll Assistant
Old Republic Title
12.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Branch Manager
HealthStar Home Health
07.2016 - 05.2018
Homemaking Coordinator
HealthStar Home Health
06.2016 - 06.2018
Administrative Assistant II
HealthStar Home Health
03.2016 - 07.2016
Site Leader
AHL Healthcare Group, Inc. Corporate Office Duluth
12.2014 - 03.2016
Direct Support Professional
AHL Healthcare Group, Inc.
03.2013 - 12.2014
Supervisor
Herbalife
06.2012 - 07.2013
Associate of Business Administration -
Lake Superior College
Associate of Arts - General
Lake Superior College
High School Diploma -
Denfeld Senior High School
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