Cecilia Lowery
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic Payroll Administrator with proven expertise at Hearst Corporation in payroll processing and maintaining employee records. Recognized for enhancing accuracy in payroll calculations and resolving discrepancies efficiently. Strong communication skills complemented by meticulous attention to detail, ensuring timely and precise payroll distribution for employees.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Hearst Corporation
07.1995 - 07.2019
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using [software] and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing employee inquiries about their paychecks promptly and accurately.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Plant Clerk C
Appalachian Power
04.1989 - 07.1995
- Developed and implemented effective record-keeping systems, enabling easy access to critical information for plant personnel when needed.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting through meticulous recording of invoices, purchase orders, and payment transactions.
- Improved communication within the plant through timely distribution of memos, reports, and schedules to relevant personnel.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information, including payroll documents and personal files.
Education
No Degree - General Business
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WVSkills
- Payroll processing
- Maintaining employee records
- Timekeeping management
- Payroll auditing
- Payroll adjustments
- Bookkeeping skills
- Resolving discrepancies
- Overtime calculation
- Direct deposit setup
- Reviewing timesheets
- Resolving payroll problems
- Check processing
- Data entry
- E-mail and telephone communication
- Customer service
- Timecard management
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Hearst Corporation
07.1995 - 07.2019
Plant Clerk C
Appalachian Power
04.1989 - 07.1995
No Degree - General Business
West Virginia Institute of Technology
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