Analytical Human Resources/ Payroll Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in payroll processing, compliance with labor laws, and benefits administration. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring smooth HR operations and employee satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator
Step by Step Inc.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2022 - Current
Process payroll for over 1,400 employees weekly, ensuring the accuracy of pay and deductions.
Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
Reconciled monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of information in the payroll system.
Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO.
Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
Updated employee database with changes in job title, salary information or contact details.
Monitored timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness.
Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures.
Participated in training programs to stay abreast of current developments in human resources law.
Human Resources/Payroll Director
Kingston Healthcare Center/Saber Healthcare Group
Kingston, PA
01.2022 - 12.2022
Developed and implemented new employee onboarding process.
Scheduled candidate interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders.
Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accurate records of applicants and employees are maintained.
Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO.
Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department.
Responsible for accurately entering employee payroll data into the company's payroll system.
Maintained records of employee attendance and leave balances, ensuring compliance with established policies.
Reviewed timesheets for accuracy before entering into payroll system.
Ensured timely payment of wages in accordance with state and federal laws.
Created invoices for septic pumping and hydro excavation work
Schedule appointments on the phone for services and handled customer inquiries
Processed check/credit card payments for open/past due invoices
Prepare and ship Amazon/ eBay orders
A/P & A/R
Bank reconciliation
Filing
Process payroll hours and keep track of employee paid time off
QuickBooks online
Helped the operations manager with bids/proposals
Scheduled hotel stays/business meetings for employees
Some bookkeeping
Order office supplies
Collections
Summit billing services
Internship
Volunteers in Medicine
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2019 - 10.2020
Scheduled/rescheduled patient appointments
Handled medical/dental billing
Called to confirm appointments with patients
Used Medent for billing and patient charts
Administrative Assistant
Kappa Product Fulfillment
Laflin, PA
11.2012 - 07.2013
Scheduled and routed trucks for order pick up
Computer input of product information
Calculate payroll hours
Verified and staged orders at the dock
Compiled production and fulfillment packets
BOL'S
SAP
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Filing
Order office supplies
Collections
Customer Service Representative
TMG Healthcare
Jessup, PA
07.2012 - 11.2012
Assisted enrollees with benefits, premiums, enrollment status, late enrollment penalties regarding Part D Medicare
Office Assistant
Action Personnel
Wilkes-Barre, PA
08.2011 - 07.2012
Managed and balanced bank accounts, A/P, A/R
Payroll
Processed donation and liquidation orders for local food banks and discount stores
Answered phones, filed
Created order tickets and print production, issued and logged credits for metal roofing
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Education
B.A.S - Organizational Leadership
Penn State University
Harrisburg, PA
06-2026
A.A.S - Medical Reimbursement and Coding Specialist
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
05.2019
High school diploma -
Lake-Lehman JSHS
Lehman, PA
12.2005
Skills
UltiPro
E3/Datis
Navision/Business Central
Bookkeeping
EMR/EHR
Time Trak
Communication skills/Organizational skills
Human Resources
Detail oriented
Accounting
QuickBooks
ADP
MS Excel/MS Word
Database administration
Employment & labor law
DRG
SAP
HRIS
Journal Entries
Payroll
HR policies
Compensation/payroll
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
This program develops informed and committed leaders from all segments of the community who will serve, strengthen, and improve the Northeastern Pennsylvania.
This program offers varying degrees of opportunity to explore a leaders potential, widen our sphere of influence and engage in authentic relationships with other leaders, and ultimately impact the quality of life in our region.
Employee Appreciation/BIED Commitee
We plan employee engagement activities and recognize employees for hard work.
In the BIED committee we become familiar with the terms diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Each word carries powerful content for us to understand what we are embracing in this journey.
Timeline
Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator
Step by Step Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources/Payroll Director
Kingston Healthcare Center/Saber Healthcare Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
Rogers Energy Services
12.2020 - 03.2022
Internship
Volunteers in Medicine
01.2019 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant
Kappa Product Fulfillment
11.2012 - 07.2013
Customer Service Representative
TMG Healthcare
07.2012 - 11.2012
Office Assistant
Action Personnel
08.2011 - 07.2012
B.A.S - Organizational Leadership
Penn State University
A.A.S - Medical Reimbursement and Coding Specialist