Dawn Kasowski
Frazee,MN
Summary
Encouraging Manager with 25 years of PEO (Professional Employer Organization) experience with strong team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain best practices and regulatory requirements of industry operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Operations Manager/Transportation Division
The PEOPLEASE Group
02.2005 - Current
- Oversee daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Manage and motivate all employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
- Facilitate successful cross-functional collaborations for completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Empower employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Collaborate with executive management to develop and execute goals and objectives.
- Monitor quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
Payroll Manager
The TLC Companies
07.2000 - 02.2005
- Managed 12 payroll coordinators providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
- Ensured compliance staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within department while maintaining high levels of service quality and accuracy in payroll processing.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Implementation/Payroll Coordinator
The TLC Companies
02.1999 - 07.2000
Personal Banker
Bell Bank
10.1994 - 02.1999
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Finance And Credit Management
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN05.1994
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-Solving/Decision Making
- Analytical Skills
- Staff Management
- Detail Oriented
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Self Motivated
- Customer Relationship Management
- Task Delegation
- Professional and Courteous
- Good Judgment
- Process Improvement
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
Certification
- CPP - Certified Payroll Professional (since 2006)
Timeline
Payroll Operations Manager/Transportation Division
The PEOPLEASE Group
02.2005 - Current
Payroll Manager
The TLC Companies
07.2000 - 02.2005
Implementation/Payroll Coordinator
The TLC Companies
02.1999 - 07.2000
Personal Banker
Bell Bank
10.1994 - 02.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Finance And Credit Management
Alexandria Technical College
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