Cali Jolin
Oshkosh,WI
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
TIDI Products LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Prepared year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Collaborated with human resources, adcounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to payroll transactions for accurate financial reporting purposes.
- Partnered with external auditors during annual audit cycles, ensuring accurate representation of payroll records.
Payroll & Benefit Specialist
State of Wisconsin
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Improved employee understanding of benefit offerings through informative presentations and workshops.
- Conducted annual open enrollment sessions, providing clear guidance to employees on plan changes and updates.
- Streamlined benefits enrollment for new hires, resulting in a quicker onboarding experience.
- Coordinated and conducted employee orientations to promote understanding of coverage and options.
- Provided training for junior staff members on proper payroll practices, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Adjusted tax withholdings according to employee requests while adhering to federal regulations thus avoiding penalties or fines.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by staying current on tax laws and filing requirements.
- Collaborated with HR to maintain up-to-date employee records, facilitating accurate paycheck calculations.
- Managed payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Reviewed time records for 500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for management review, aiding informed decision-making processes.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy throughout the organization.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Oversaw workman's compensation claims
- Managed medical management and return-to-work programs
Payroll Specialist
TIDI Products LLC
09.2019 - 10.2021
Administrative Assistant
Tradesmen International
02.2008 - 09.2019
- Worked quickly and efficiently, with minimal oversight, to accomplish assigned duties.
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Corrected payroll transactions by voiding checks and issuing stop payment orders.
- Prepared purchase orders and expense reports.
- Monitored vacation accrual.
- Mentored newly hired employees in the benefits department and provided information regarding company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed employee enrollments to ensure accuracy, inputting all information into the company's database.
- Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, helping to resolve work-related problems.
- Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolved complaints or answered account-related questions.
- Maintained personnel records, including applications, performance reports, payroll records, and medical files.
- Welcomed guests and clients in an upbeat and friendly manner.
- Trained junior team members on administrative processes, company requirements and performance strategies.
- Oversaw disputes resolution and reconciliation for client accounts.
- Generated, mailed and monitored invoices.
- Prepared and maintained customers' monthly reconciliation schedule
Education
Tigerton High School
TigertonSkills
- Payroll processing
- New hire processing
- Time sheet review
- Payroll administration
- Meeting deadlines
- Financial reports
- Payroll auditing
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Employee file maintenance
- Office systems management
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
TIDI Products LLC
09.2022 - Current
Payroll & Benefit Specialist
State of Wisconsin
10.2021 - 09.2022
Payroll Specialist
TIDI Products LLC
09.2019 - 10.2021
Administrative Assistant
Tradesmen International
02.2008 - 09.2019
Tigerton High School