Ashley Wooten
Payroll Professional
Odenton,MD
Summary
Results-driven Payroll Professional with expertise in multi-state and international payroll processing. Experienced in the utilization of Workday, ADP, Kronos, SharePoint and PeopleSoft. Skilled in payroll regulations and advanced Excel data analysis, driving organizational efficiency and ensuring accurate payroll administration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Enrichment Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
07.2024 - 09.2026
- Managed a budget of over R100,000.00 during grant implementation- purchased supplies, teaching aids, and collaborated with 5 local contractors.
- Led the implementation of 18 events/programs within my community to contribute to better literacy outcomes while reporting accurate results from monitoring and evaluation.
- Led the implementation of 20 events/programs within my community to contribute to better literacy outcomes while reporting accurate results from monitoring and evaluation.
- Streamlined end-of-term reporting by developing and training educators on Excel, replacing manual processes for learner analytics.
Payroll Technician
Riverside Health System
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Processed a bi-weekly multi-state payroll for over 7,000 employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and state regulations always ensuring on-time and accurate reconciliation reports.
- Utilized Kronos for accurate time-keeping, integrating into Workday for streamlined payroll processing.
- Responded to payroll inquiries from employees, delivering timely and accurate information on pay and deductions to enhance employee satisfaction.
- Optimized SharePoint to transition processes online and develop training documentation, thereby improving efficiency and communication.
- Supported year-end processes such as W-2 issuance and tax reporting in ADP.
Payroll Analyst
NCR Global Headquarters
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported payroll processing for 10,000+ employees in the US as well as supporting and processing payroll for approximately 6,000 employees in Canada ensuring timely and accurate pay to all employees, as well as on-time and accurate reconciliation reports.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of Workday while assisting with the testing of processing, multiple integrations, and audits as the company split into two separate entities.
- Ensured compliance with state, federal, and international payroll regulations and tax requirements.
- Utilized French skill to speak with clients and lawyers in Canada, via written and verbal communication to ensure the accurate withholding of garnishments and union dues while resolving any arising issues.
- Conducted payroll data audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures, enhancing overall payroll accuracy.
- Developed knowledge of ADP for inputting and referencing tax information, and PeopleSoft to provide assistance regarding previous employees.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits issues while providing excellent customer service.
- Provided training to 2 new team members on payroll systems.
- Created detailed procedure manuals for payroll processes, producing over 100 meticulous processing documents that standardized operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing & Linguistics
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2020
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Workday
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Problem-solving
- Attention to Detail
- Bilingual Communication (French and Sepedi)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cross-cultural and Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Literacy Enrichment Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
07.2024 - 09.2026
Payroll Technician
Riverside Health System
01.2024 - 06.2024
Payroll Analyst
NCR Global Headquarters
10.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Writing & Linguistics
Georgia Southern University
Leadership Experience
Service Improvement Committee; Vice Chair- US Peace Corps 2025-2026
- Supported Volunteers in the filed while communicating with PC Staff to ensure smoothness of Volunteer service and efficiently resolve issues.
- Collaborated with Volunteers and staff on the creation of new processes for supporting Volunteers and their communities, and recording process documentation.
Panhellenic Executive Board; VP Diversity & Community Engagement- Georgia Southern University
- Engaged with various campus organizations and businesses within the community to coordinate fundraising and engagement events.
- Oversaw the day-to-day activities of 13 organizations on campus with approximately 2,000 collegiate women.
- Organized and managed the budget and philanthropic events for the Circle of Sisterhood Philanthropy week.