Dawn Hall
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic professional bringing 9 years' experience in payroll and benefits management. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll and benefit administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management. Experience in processing multi-state and global payrolls, with a vast knowledge of tax and wage regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Vesta Corporation
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by efficiently managing benefits administration processes.
- Developed effective communication materials to educate employees on available benefit options and changes in policies.
- Managed annual open enrollment process for organization
- Processed multi-state and global payrolls including US,Mexico,Ireland, and Singapore
- Managed multiple pay schedules for diverse workforce, ensuring each group received accurate payment at the appropriate intervals.
- Coordinated with external vendors for efficient administration of employee benefit programs such as retirement plans, health insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
- Maintained accurate employee records by updating information such as wage adjustments, promotions, and terminations in a timely manner.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Assisted employees with benefits-related inquiries, ensuring prompt resolutions and increased satisfaction levels.
Payroll Analyst
Barracuda Networks Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Processed Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Monthly payrolls both for the US and Canada
- Collaborated with Human Resources to manage employee benefits administration, including enrollment and deductions tracking
- Precisely process all payroll types, such as bonuses, commissions, stock, new hires, absences, terminations, and other specialized staff transactions on a routine basis
- Ensure prompt funding of all payrolls, taxes, garnishments, and voluntary benefits
- Evaluate payroll data, prepare journal entries, and reconcile payroll balance sheet with analysis
- Perform administration of benefits associated with payroll such as life and health insurance premium, and pension schemes; and sustain other voluntary salary sacrifice arrangements and deductions
- Evaluate payrolls for conformity with company’s wages and policies, payroll principles, withholding regulations such as internal revenue service policies for withholding and reporting
- Improved the timeliness of payroll processing by implementing new procedures and training team members on best practices
- Managed year-end reporting tasks such as W-2s preparation and distribution, ensuring timely delivery to employees
- Ensure payroll taxes are correct and on time, inform staff on tax withholdings and other required deductions as well as estimated payroll tax deposits
- Adhere to audit requirements for controls and financial accuracy with both internal and external partners
- Assist in benefit audits, tax provisions and filings by preparing clean and timely support.
- Reduced overpayments by implementing a robust system of checks and balances throughout the entire payroll processing cycle
- Optimized workflow by creating detailed procedure manuals for each step in the payroll process, reducing errors and enhancing efficiency
- Assist company staff with payroll-related inquiries
- Streamlined payroll processes for increased efficiency, implementing automated systems and software solutions
Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources Administrator
Marist School, Atlanta GA
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Enhanced employee relations by implementing effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency by automating manual tasks and introducing new software tools.
- Reduced healthcare costs for the company by negotiating favorable rates with insurance providers.
- Improved the accuracy of benefits data through meticulous record-keeping and timely updates in the HRIS system.
- Managed annual open enrollment process, coordinating efforts across departments to ensure a smooth experience for all employees.
- Facilitated seamless onboarding experiences for new hires by providing comprehensive benefits orientation sessions.
- Managed leave of absence requests, collaborating closely with HR colleagues to ensure proper documentation and adherence to company policies.
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
- Ensured timely payments to employees by adhering to strict processing deadlines.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations by meticulously reviewing timesheets and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient software and automating manual tasks.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying up-to-date on regulations and conducting regular audits.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation by providing detailed payroll reports and projections for management review.
- Maintained accurate employee records by updating information such as wage adjustments, promotions, and terminations in a timely manner.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
National DCP, Duluth GA
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Processed weekly multi-state payroll for over 1700 employees
- Managed employee records by processing new employees as well as terminations
- Managed multiple pay schedules for diverse workforce, ensuring each group received accurate payment at the appropriate intervals.
- Maintained sick and vacations accruals, benefit deductions, and garnishments
- Improved employee satisfaction with payroll services by addressing inquiries promptly and providing clear explanations of pay-related issues.
- Manually input data to process and generate payroll checks, subcontractor payments, and issuing various payments
- Approved all time- sheets
- Recorded and issued manual checks
- Documented and created processes and procedures for benefits administration
- Ensured health and welfare plans were administered in accordance with federal and state regulations and plan provisions were followed
- Administered employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, Flexible Spending, HSA, EAP, and Wellness Benefits
- Managed and Funded 401k and HSA Accounts
- Conduct new hire orientation and trained new hires/employees on the benefits self-enrollment system
- Managed COBRA
- Worked with Leave and Workers Compensation Specialist to accurately process all health plan premiums for employees on a FMLA, Personal Leave or Workers Compensation related leaves
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by efficiently managing benefits administration processes.
- Streamlined benefits enrollment procedures for improved employee experience and reduced processing time.
- Collaborated with HR team members to design competitive benefits packages, attracting high-quality talent.
- Managed annual open enrollment process, coordinating efforts across departments to ensure a smooth experience for all employees.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Health and Human Resource Management Concentration
DeVry University
Duluth, GA07.2014
Skills
- Human Resources Administration
- Onboarding/Terminating Employees
- Payroll Administration (multi state & global)
- Benefits Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Worker’s Compensation and Disability/Leave Processing
- Benefit Provider Negotiation
- EEOC & ACA Reporting Requirements
- HRIS Implementation
- Auditing
- Performance Management
- Policy & Procedure Implementation
- Data analytics
- Proficient In-ADP Workforce Now, Paycom,UKG, Ceridian, Workday
- Tax Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Year-end Processing
- Processing Garnishments & Wage Withholding Orders
- Training and Development Experience
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
Activities
- Reading
- Volunteer with Church
- Modern Dance
- Cooking
- Travel
Timeline
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Vesta Corporation
04.2023 - 01.2024
Payroll Analyst
Barracuda Networks Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023
Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources Administrator
Marist School, Atlanta GA
05.2019 - 06.2021
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
National DCP, Duluth GA
06.2017 - 04.2019
MBA - Human Resource Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Health and Human Resource Management Concentration
DeVry University
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