CARMEN M. GEORGES
Middlebury,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
OCHIN
Portland, OR
01.2024 - Current
- Processed payroll for over 1000 employees bi-monthly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Generated reports detailing hours worked by department, location, employee type as requested by management
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- processing new vendors to add general ledger codes to include grants and new departments as needed.
- Reviewed timecards at month end to ensure accuracy before approving payment
- Performed payroll processing for multiple states Calculated and processed employee deductions such as taxes, benefits and garnishments set up
- Conducted new hire orientations to explain time attendance software and profile set up
- Monitor PTO balances to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines
- Ensure complete documentation of the payroll process, and review on a quarterly basis
- processing new vendors to add general ledger codes to include grants and new departments as needed.
Payroll Manager
Global Tote Betmakers
Hamden, CT
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured timely and precise updates to employee information in payroll system to reflect salary adjustments, bonus awards, and deduction modifications
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Conducted thorough reviews of 500 employee time records to ensure information accuracy.
- Supported financial director by assisting with special projects and assuming additional job duties.
- Conducted financial assurance audits while integrating new control points and metrics to align with evolving business needs.
- Managed daily accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Generated invoices and tracked collection progress.
HR Coordinator/Payroll/AP
Apple Rehab
Cromwell, CT
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Effectively managed payroll processing for both internal and external personnel, guaranteeing precision and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Utilized data analysis to track employee engagement and attrition trends
- Quick and successful resolution of payroll discrepancies
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing employee inquiries and resolving payroll issues effectively.
- Enhanced participant knowledge of available options through concise and easy-to-understand explanations
- Processed accounts payable using GP platform.
- Designed and conducted HR training sessions for staff, managers, and executives
Executive Administrative Assistant/HR Manager
Middlesex Health Care Center
Middletown, CT
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll processing.
- Streamlined HRIS processes by efficiently maintaining ADPWFN and Smartlinx, resulting in accurate employee records.
- Ensured the submission of precise timekeeping data resulting in streamlined payroll processing
- Uploaded and adjusted employee time records in ADP WFN, creating a reliable database for efficient payroll processing
- Examined payroll variances and employee claims, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records and physical property damage to determine extent of liability
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages
- Enhanced participant knowledge by communicating benefits in easily understandable language
- Maintained a high level of quality control by reviewing human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Cheshire Regional Rehab Center (Contract)
Cheshire, CT
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 150 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Paychex and processed payroll to meet preset requirements
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support
- Researched and resolved time discrepancies
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions
- Updated benefit cost summaries for employer cost tracking
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions
- Networked with local community colleges to leverage resources.
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Gateway Terminal (Contract)
New Haven, CT
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees
- Updated aging reports based on daily audits
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting
- Updated employee banking records when it was necessary
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Traverse and processed payroll to meet preset requirements
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential
- Delivered targeted advise on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches.
Dispatcher/Office Assistant Lead Worker
TOMRA Of North America
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 54 fleet vehicles
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations
- Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
Education
Certificate: CPP -
Ashworth College
09.2023
Certificate: Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
01.2016
High School Diploma -
West Hill High
Skills
- Proficient in Paylocity, ADP WFN, SAGE, Concur, Payworks, GP, clicktime
- Payroll Auditing
- Bi-weekly payroll management
- Submitting tax payments
- Accounting Principles
- Coordinating retirement benefits
- Resolving payroll problems
- General ledger reconciliation
- I-9 documentation
- Benefits Administration
- Multi-state payroll
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
OCHIN
01.2024 - Current
Payroll Manager
Global Tote Betmakers
04.2023 - 12.2024
HR Coordinator/Payroll/AP
Apple Rehab
06.2021 - 12.2022
Executive Administrative Assistant/HR Manager
Middlesex Health Care Center
07.2019 - 03.2021
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Cheshire Regional Rehab Center (Contract)
09.2018 - 08.2019
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Gateway Terminal (Contract)
08.2017 - 09.2018
Dispatcher/Office Assistant Lead Worker
TOMRA Of North America
03.2014 - 07.2017
Certificate: CPP -
Ashworth College
Certificate: Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
West Hill High
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