I have a drivers license I have management experience: 1 years
Seasoned Payroll Manager with background in overseeing payroll operations for businesses of various sizes. Possess comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing, tax procedures, and regulatory compliance. Skillset includes effective management and development of payroll teams, implementation of process improvements, and accurate reporting. Have consistently ensured timely and accurate salary disbursements while enhancing efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Payroll Manager (Office and Administrative Support)
Geo Services Inc
Arlington Heights, Illinois
11.2020 - Current
Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by management or governmental agencies.
Maintain records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, and supplies.
Analyze financial activities of establishments or departments and provide input into budget planning and preparation processes.
Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance.
Compute figures such as balances, totals, or commissions.
File taxes for the company.
Enter job codes to track employee times and pay rate.
Certified payrolls for union companies.
Enter payroll for both union and non union employees from start to finish.
Keep records of payments in organized files.
Reconciliation of company credit card.
Create and upload invoices.
Expert at quickbooks payroll system as well as taxes( weekly, biweekly, quarterly, and annually) and new hire information for union and non union employees.
Collaborated with HR to ensure proper employee classification and benefits administration.
Maintained detailed records of employee compensation and deductions securely.
Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
Maintained detailed records of all wage calculations and deductions.
Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
Reconciled monthly payroll accounts to ensure accurate payments to employees.
Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
Implemented payroll reconciliation tools to improve report accuracy.
Worked with HR staff to accurately track and update paid time off.
Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
Reviewed timesheets for accuracy before submitting them to accounting department.
Updated and reconciled retirement, tax, and health care accounts.
Administered employee benefits programs in coordination with payroll processing, including 401(k), health insurance, and PTO accruals.
Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
Resolved complex payroll issues, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
Managed year-end processing tasks, including tax document preparation and distribution to employees.
Led the transition to new payroll software, including system selection, data migration, and training for payroll staff.
Updated and maintained employee payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and data security.
Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
Managed payroll processing for diverse employee groups at Geo Services Inc.
Implemented systems improvements utilizing various software applications such as QuickBooks Online.
Utilized various software programs such as Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks to enter, track, update and report financial data.
Assistant manager
Maurices
Algonquin, Illinois
04.2022 - 11.2022
Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff scheduling.
Trained new employees on company policies and customer service standards.
Collaborated with team members to maintain visual merchandising standards.
Monitored inventory levels and facilitated restocking processes.
Server
Coopers Hawk Winery Restaurant
Barrington, Illinois
08.2011 - 11.2020
Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
Managed food and drink orders accurately and efficiently.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
Assisted in training new servers on restaurant procedures and menu knowledge.
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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