Brenda Vawters
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Clerk with expertise in payroll administration and employee records management. Proven ability to resolve discrepancies and provide exceptional customer service to employees. Detail-oriented Payroll Clerk with proven skills in payroll administration and employee relations. Known for effective communication and problem-solving abilities, with a strong background in resolving payroll discrepancies and assisting employees.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk
City of Columbus Recreation and Parks
Columbus, Ohio
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Precisely recorded hours worked, including overtime, comp leave, sick leave, disability/injury leave, FMLA and vacation leave in the Dayforce HR/Payroll software.
- Researched and resolved payroll discrepancy and employee inquires promptly.
- Utilized Dayforce HR/Payroll software to set up employee payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary increases, union dues, disability/injury leave and tuition reimbursement.
- Assisted employees with any questions regarding payroll, disability, injury leave, FMLA, tuition reimbursement and retirement.
- Processed employment verifications.
- Maintained employee HR and Payroll records.
Payroll Clerk
City of Columbus Transportation
Columbus, Ohio
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Utilized Genesis Timekeeping Software to accurately process biweekly payroll.
- Tracked vacation accruals and personal leave balances for each employee.
- Handled payroll issues and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
- Set up and maintained employee data, including new hires, terminations, salary increases, and deductions.
- Processed disability and injury leave.
- Maintained digital employee files.
Office Assistant II
City of Columbus Division of Police
Columbus, Ohio
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Scheduled all sworn personnel for firearms training.
- Entered results of all firearms training, utilizing Premier One software.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Processed biweekly payroll utilizing the LION payroll system for the Training and Ordinance.
- Promptly handled any payroll discrepancies.
- Maintained the payroll file and all sworn firearms training forms.
Office Assistant II
City of Columbus Police Department
Columbus, Ohio
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Managed payroll timesheets for up to 1000 employees both civilian and sworn using LION timekeeping system daily.
- Educated other employees on LION timekeeping system
- Proficient in AFSCME and FOP contracts for effective payroll management
- Maintained payroll records.
Payroll Clerk
City of Columbus Police Department
Columbus, Ohio
02.2005 - 04.2011
- Accurately process payroll using Genesis Timekeeping software for employee compensation.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies and procedures.
- Tracked vacation accruals and personal leave balances for each employee.
- Prepared and distributed payslips to employees.
- Tracked and managed employee leave balances, including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
- Managed and maintained confidential employee payroll records.
- Processed all new hires, terminations, wage increases, FMLA, disability and injury leave, and union dues into the DOS Bridge system.
- Maintained confidential employee records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio, OH12-1999
Skills
- Payroll administration and employee records management
- Dayforce software proficiency
- Genesis and LION timekeeping software proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Customer service orientation
- Employee relations expertise
- Payroll discrepancy resolution
- Knowledge of bargaining unit agreements
Timeline
Payroll Clerk
City of Columbus Recreation and Parks
07.2020 - 08.2023
Payroll Clerk
City of Columbus Transportation
11.2018 - 07.2020
Office Assistant II
City of Columbus Division of Police
06.2014 - 11.2018
Office Assistant II
City of Columbus Police Department
04.2011 - 06.2014
Payroll Clerk
City of Columbus Police Department
02.2005 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Franklin University