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Running, fitness, motorcycle riding
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BRYAN HAWKINS

Villa Rica,GA

Summary

Results driven Payroll Director with 22 years experience in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Payroll

Morehouse School of Medicine
10.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for the day to day of Payroll Operations of 1300 Employees
  • All tax filings including quarterly unemployment and annual W-2's.
  • Manage staff and upgraded software systems 4 times. This kept us in compliance with state and federal laws.
  • Upgrading Kronos 6.2, 8.0 to Kronos 8.2 Thereby increasing efficiency by 20%.
  • Supervise staff performance through annual reviews.
  • Trained staff in auditing procedures, time keeping, and payroll upgrades.
  • Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software solutions, resulting in reduced errors and increased productivity.
  • Payroll audit for company employees
  • Lead and orchestrate team meetings

Payroll Supervisor

Georgia Pacific/Koch Industries
05.2000 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw the day-to-day Operations of Payroll 55K employees using SAP
  • SAP HRSP testing
  • Coaching and leadership for Accounting, Human Resources and payroll departments.
  • Evaluate and introduce process improvements.
  • Training and on-boarding new hires.
  • Organization of business meetings and video presentations.
  • Collaborate with HR Managers, Controllers, and Plant Managers to improve overall monetary performance of each office.
  • Served as primary point of contact for all interdepartmental inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures, enhancing communication between teams.

Payroll Lead

ADP
08.2011 - 10.2012
  • Operations of Payroll for 100k employees.
  • Supervised Payroll staff of 11 employees
  • Evaluate and introduce process improvements
  • Quarterly Earnings Analysis
  • Oversaw W-2 ss & W-2C s processes
  • Some Travel to clients at Year End to ensure compliance with new W-2 laws.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for staff members on the proper use of the payroll system, improving overall efficiency within the department.

Education

Master’s Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
01.2007

Bachelor’s Business Management -

University of Phoenix
08.2006

Bachelor’s Psychology -

Southern Colorado
05.1986

Skills

  • Automated Payroll Systems Software: SAP, JD Edwards, ADP, Ceridian, Lawson, Banner, HR Partner, Kronos Workforce Central Time Management, ADP Enterprise 3,4 & 5 (People Soft)
  • Payroll Policies Development
  • Tax law knowledge
  • Upgrading systems
  • Staff Training
  • Employee Relations
  • Audit preparation
  • Payroll Management

Accomplishments

  • Oklahoma Wrestling Hall of Fame.
  • NAIA National Wrestling Champion.
  • Member of National Black MBA’s Organization.

Running, fitness, motorcycle riding

I've completed 7 marathons, 12 half marathons, many 10k's, and I run about 30 miles weekly. I ride my motorcycle for relaxation and enjoyment.

Timeline

Director of Payroll

Morehouse School of Medicine
10.2016 - Current

Payroll Lead

ADP
08.2011 - 10.2012

Payroll Supervisor

Georgia Pacific/Koch Industries
05.2000 - 02.2016

Master’s Business Administration -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor’s Business Management -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor’s Psychology -

Southern Colorado

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