Benjamin Lemond
Summary
Driven Payroll Specialist offering a career spent preparing journal entries and assisting with data auditing. Highly proficient in Workday payroll processing. Responsible employee known for solving problems and building interdepartmental relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Occidental Petroleum
Houston
02.2024 - Current
- Process payroll for employees using Peoplesoft and Workday software to ensure accurate compensation.
- Reviewed and verified payroll data to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, resolving discrepancies to maintain trust and accuracy.
- Maintain employee records and documentation related to payroll and tax information.
- Collaborate with HR to update payroll information for new hires and terminations.
- Prepare reports on payroll data for management review and analysis as needed.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist in the implementation of new payroll systems or software updates when required.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
Contract Paralegal
Westlake Chemical
Houston
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Expertise in organizing, indexing, and managing legal documents, including version control and document retrieval systems• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in legal documents and filings.• Strong administrative skills, including organization, file maintenance, and record-keeping.• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, legal assistants, and other team members to achieve case objectives.• Received over 1300 Legal documents from clients that were reviewed, categorized and placed into company system (Dolphin)• Extracted Data from legal contracts that were used to build legal cases.• Supported attorneys in negotiations and helped produce well-crafted agreements that safeguarded clients' interests.
Education
Walton High School
Houston, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Payroll administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Software implementation
Excel knowledge and copilot knowledge
Public speaking
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Occidental Petroleum
02.2024 - Current
Contract Paralegal
Westlake Chemical
08.2023 - 12.2024
Walton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Houston Community College