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Bonique Brinker

Bonique Brinker

Red Oak,TX

Summary

Results-driven Payroll Manager with 10+ years of experience overseeing multi-state payroll operations for 1,000+ employees. Expertise in payroll processing, garnishments, benefits administration, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Skilled in managing prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union dues while ensuring accuracy and adherence to labor laws. Adept at streamlining payroll workflows, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining flawless audit readiness, including successfully passing a Department of Labor audit. Recognized for exceptional customer service, providing timely resolutions to payroll inquiries via phone and email. Strong background in HRIS systems, payroll reconciliations, and policy compliance, driving operational excellence and accuracy in payroll administration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager/ Benefits Administrator

Parkway Construction
02.2011 - Current
  • Process payroll transactions, including salary adjustments, new hires, terminations, and bonuses
  • Manage workflow to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports
  • Process garnishments, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Execute time and attendance processing for payroll integration
  • Ensure compliance with unclaimed property payroll checks
  • Process year-end reporting (W-2, W-2c) accurately and on time
  • Handle manual and relocation checks as needed
  • Reconcile monthly bank statements from ADP
  • Reviewed time records for 400 employees to verify accuracy
  • Conduct benefits orientations, explaining packages and assisting with claims
  • Track enrollment deadlines and communicate with carriers
  • Audit and verify employee eligibility data
  • Input and maintain benefit information in HRIS
  • Manage benefits filing and reconcile invoices with vendors and Finance
  • Oversee group benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, and retirement plans
  • Process enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefits systems
  • Provide employees with benefits guidance and policy information
  • Develop and distribute benefits communications (newsletters, flyers, statements)
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA, HIPAA, and other regulations
  • Prepare and submit required government reports

SAP Deployment / Implementation / Trainer

Commercial Metals Company SMPD
09.2007 - 06.2009
  • Delivered SAP training to finance personnel, ensuring compliance with audit and change control policies
  • Provided on-site SAP end-user support for month-end activities at plant locations
  • Researched and resolved suspense transactions using corrective accounting procedures in SAP
  • Served as help desk support, troubleshooting and resolving system issues
  • Managed payroll processes, including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, garnishments, and benefits enrollment
  • Reconciled payroll-clearing accounts and benefits on a monthly basis
  • Developed and conducted customized training programs, including in-person, virtual, and workshop sessions
  • Ensured timekeeping system compliance with DOL regulations and company policies

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Associate Degree - Business Accounting

Western International University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Multi-State Payroll Compliance
  • Proficient in ADP Workforce Now
  • Kronos Workforce Management
  • SOX Payroll Control Procedures
  • Tax Filings and Reconciliation
  • Proficient in Paychex Applications
  • SAP NetWeaver Implementation Skills
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Trimble Vista
  • Experience with Paycom Software
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Year-End Reporting Processes
  • Regulatory Adherence

Timeline

Payroll Manager/ Benefits Administrator

Parkway Construction
02.2011 - Current

SAP Deployment / Implementation / Trainer

Commercial Metals Company SMPD
09.2007 - 06.2009

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Associate Degree - Business Accounting

Western International University
Bonique Brinker