Caryn Hall
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Experienced with payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. Utilizes keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate payroll management. Knowledge of payroll software and tax regulations, ensuring seamless payroll operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Analyst
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY
Downers Grove, Illinois
01.2025 - Current
- Process union bi-weekly payroll using UKG for 255 employees
- Maintain and update vacation and sick accruals
- Processed new hires, terms, and position changes
- Entered and maintained direct deposits, garnishments, tax information, rates, and payroll deductions
- Fill out wage statements
PAYROLL CONSULTANT
Elgin, Illinois
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Processed bi-weekly payroll using the Ellucian payroll system
- Ran reports on a weekly basis
- Processed stipends in payroll system
- Addressed employee questions
- Processed new hires, terms, and position changes
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Illinois
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to design and facilitate weekly lesson plans and activities in 6 subject areas.
- Created and Differentiated lesson plans according to students’ academic needs, including both individual and group student-centered activities
- Communicated with parents, administrators, and counselors to resolve student behavioral issues and academic concerns.
- Collected data to assess areas of concern.
Assistant Payroll Manager
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Chicago, Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Inputted employees in the Banner payroll system
- Processed payroll adjustments in Paris and ANA
- Processed labor redistributions
- Retrieved data from Banner, HR Front End, View Direct and the Data Warehouse to complete payroll reports and respond to inquiries from Campus Auxiliary Services managers and staff.
- Directed and assisted in evaluating the work performance of the Payroll Specialist II. Delegate assignments based on unit priorities and train on payroll related processes when necessary.
- Maintained the Kronos Timekeeping System and work with Kronos technical support
HR/Payroll Administrator
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK
Oakbrook, Illinois
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Processed Union and Certified payrolls every week in the Ceridian payroll system
- Posted payroll in AS400 accounting system
- Ran reports in Crystal
- Addressed employee questions
- Processed new hires, terms, and position changes
Payroll Administrator
VNA HEALTHCARE
Aurora, Illinois
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Created and updated Excel spreadsheets through pivot tables and V-lookups
- Imported CSV files into the payroll system
- Entered and maintained direct deposits, garnishments, tax information, rates, and payroll deductions
- Processed payroll for over 400 employees in the Paylocity payroll system
- Processed expense reimbursements
- Created payroll journal entries
- Inputted journal entries, payroll accruals, PTO accruals, and workers comp accrual into Sage accounting software
- Matched purchase orders to their invoices for A/P
HR/Payroll Administrator
THE GROVE
Westchester, Illinois
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Answered all employee payroll questions and concerns
- Processed new hires, leave of absences, terminations, salary changes, and position changes.
- Prepared the weekly payroll using Paychex and issued paychecks for over 500 employees.
- Maintained employee personnel records, including garnishments, 401K loans, tax setup, address changes.
- Reviewed wages, computed, and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
- Handled all workers compensation issues
- Maintained and updated vacation accrual
- Updated payroll Excel spreadsheets and print payroll reports
Payroll Technician
NATIONAL EXPRESS CORP.
Downers Grove, Illinois
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Prepared and issued paychecks for over 5000 employees in the Lawson and Oracle
- Imported and exported payroll data from different computer software.
- Maintained high standards of excellence.
- Reviewed wages, computed, and corrected errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
- Reconciled errors to maintain payroll records, using a computer and calculator.
- Prepared periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
- Assist subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems.
HR/Payroll Specialist
HSBC
Wood Dale, Illinois
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for responding to and processing more than 400 written and telephone payroll inquiries each month.
- Maintained and set up employee personnel records, including garnishments, 401K, tax setup, and address changes.
- Presented and expedited solution scripts to Frequently Asked Payroll Questions.
- Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems.
- Consistently met or exceeded Customer Service goals.
- Maintained high standards of excellence.
- Actively participated in PeopleSoft Help desk testing.
Payroll Specialist
PAYLOCITY
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Compiled payroll data, entered data and computed and posted wages
- Prepared and issued paychecks
- Reconciled errors to maintain payroll records, using computer and calculator
- Troubleshoot software issues
- Scheduled payroll training appointments
- Trained new employees and clients on how to use the Millennium Payroll Software
- Maintained and setup garnishments, general ledger, pension plans, and accruals
- Wrote reports on the Millennium for client use
Payroll Specialist
PAYCHEX
Warrenville, Illinois
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responded to inbound service calls in a fast-paced, high-volume call center.
- Prepared and amended payroll tax reports.
- Reviewed wages, computed, and corrected errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
- Maintained and setup garnishments, general ledger, pension plans, and accruals.
- Wrote reports on the Preview Software for clients.
- Prepared periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
Education
MA - Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois01-2019
BA - Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois01-1997
Skills
- Payroll software expertise
- Teamwork orientation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Payroll tax filing
- Payroll processing
- Multi-state payroll
- Year-end processing
- New hire processing
- Wage garnishments
Timeline
Payroll Analyst
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY
01.2025 - Current
PAYROLL CONSULTANT
01.2024 - 01.2024
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
01.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Payroll Manager
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
01.2016 - 01.2019
HR/Payroll Administrator
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK
01.2015 - 01.2016
Payroll Administrator
VNA HEALTHCARE
01.2013 - 01.2015
HR/Payroll Administrator
THE GROVE
01.2010 - 01.2012
Payroll Technician
NATIONAL EXPRESS CORP.
01.2007 - 01.2009
HR/Payroll Specialist
HSBC
01.2004 - 01.2007
Payroll Specialist
PAYLOCITY
01.2003 - 01.2004
Payroll Specialist
PAYCHEX
01.2000 - 01.2003
BA - Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago
MA - Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Softwares
: SAP, Ultimate, PeopleSoft, Paylocity, Lawson, Oracle, Paychex, Ceridian, Kronos, Sage, Creative Solutions, Banner, Colleague, MAR, UKG