Highly communicative Payroll Specialist promoting more than five years of expertise in handling all aspects of payroll processing, including employee paychecks and direct deposits, taxes, deductions and garnishments. Offering talents in cultivating lasting relationships, resolving issues quickly and identifying mistakes on time sheets. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with knack for quickly learning new systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Premier Early Childhood Partners
04.2022 - Current
Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees by using timesheets, leave requests, hourly wage rates and other possible adjustments
Manage tax and withholding records and deductions for all federal, state, local or other corporate taxes that affect payroll amounts
Set up each individual new hire with all necessary forms, including direct deposit requests, wage verification, I-9 information, and W-4 reports
Produce yearly employee withholding tax reports in a timely fashion to ensure all employees are able to prepare their taxes without delay
Answer questions regarding paychecks, withholding tax issues or wage adjustments from employees and help troubleshoot possible issues with pay
Follow and calculate all outside wage garnishment requests or judgments when required on an individual’s paycheck
Publish payroll verification requests for former employees moving on to new opportunities within a reasonable time limit
Communicate payroll and tax updates to employees and management via newsletter or email on an as-needed basis.
Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Payroll Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
05.2019 - 04.2022
Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
Review payroll deductions and ensure accuracy of payroll
Download payroll information to outside payroll service provider for pay card and/or direct deposit processing
Input additional pay, time-off (i.e
PTO, funeral leave, etc.), and W-4 exemption changes based on submitted paperwork
Answer questions from managers and associates, regarding time reporting and payroll procedures
Worked closely with the HR Department, referring questions on policy issues relating to payroll (such as overtime, vacations, etc.) to the HR Department for clarification and confirmation
Assist with annual audit processes and other accounting tasks as assigned by manager
Train and serve as a resource for less experienced payroll personnel
Lead Waitress
Brookdale Senior Living
06.2016 - 05.2019
Memorize and execute orders of several customers.
Proficiently serve several courses and clean up after each course.
Ensure that satisfactory service is continued throughout the customer’s experience.
Clean and set tables for the next mealtime.
Train new members of team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
11.2018
Skills
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Organizational planning
Customer Focused
Detail-oriented
Research Support
Creative Problem Solving
Office systems management
Project Management
Career Focus
Customer focused professional with strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly. Entry-level experience in payroll and customer service looking for an opportunity to use my knowledge and experience to help a company grow.