Christina Wittich
Leander,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Payroll Analyst with experience in processing payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations and auditing company records. Strengths include knowledge of payroll systems, strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous work noted for improving efficiency in payroll operations and enhancing the accuracy of financial documents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Analyst
Ensemble Health Partners
Austin, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Managed payroll processing for over 12,000 employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, and deductions.
- Assisted with the development of payroll procedures and payroll processes.
- Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Developed and maintained detailed payroll documentation and procedures guides.
- Conducted internal audits of payroll system to ensure accuracy of employee data.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and concise information.
- Streamlined 401K and HSA funding processes, ensuring accurate and timely monthly reconciliations with vendors.
- Developed and delivered payroll presentations for newly integrated employees.
- Monitored internal metrics and developed a comprehensive metrics tracking dashboard.
Director of Student Services
Ann Webb Skin Institute
Austin, TEXAS
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Served as primary contact for student inquiries regarding Leave of Absence, criminal background issues, payroll, and timecard concerns, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Administered COVID-related leave of absences in compliance with federal guidelines.
- Maintained and produced records for state audits, resulting in zero fines.
- Acted as a subject matter expert for record processes, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve complex record-related challenges.
- Oversaw the hiring process within the department, including job postings, interviews, candidate vetting, and extending offer letters.
- Implemented an electronic student enrollment process, enhancing efficiency, record accuracy, resulting in increased class enrollment by 15%.
Analyst, HR Shared Services
Whole Foods Corporate Office
Austin, TEXAS
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Worked with business partners and HR team members to identify and implement enhancements.
- Maintained knowledge of current federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Responsible for global bi-weekly payroll, HR compliance, and benefits administration for 100,000 retail and corporate employees.
- Processed biweekly payroll for California and Nevada regions using Workday ERP.
- Collaborated with the technology team to develop and implement new reporting methods within Workday.
- Provided support to Store Team Leaders by addressing inquiries related to processes, policies, and issues.
- Collaborated with the compensation team to input and process employee compensation plans.
- Created an Excel database to track bridge pay for over 130 employees over 12 months.
- Managed and responded to inbound inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, compensation, and employee incentive programs.
- Documented payroll processes to enhance training materials and contributed to the development of a comprehensive staff handbook.
- Restructured and improved the Final Pay system, reducing penalty pay across all regional stores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communications And Media
New York University
New York, NY12-2007
Skills
- Payroll auditing
- Multi-state payroll
- Employee relations
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Payroll software expertise
- Year-end processing
- Tax compliance
- Payroll policies and procedures
Certification
- National Association of Public Bookkeepers, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll Analyst
Ensemble Health Partners
06.2022 - Current
Director of Student Services
Ann Webb Skin Institute
05.2021 - 06.2022
Analyst, HR Shared Services
Whole Foods Corporate Office
01.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communications And Media
New York University
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