Deanna Mallon
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Detail-oriented payroll professional with proven skills in issue resolution, time management, and policy implementation. Committed to enhancing payroll accuracy and compliance through streamlined processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Liaison
Broward County
12.2022 - Current
- Conducting reports and analyzing entries within Kronos timekeeping system to verify employee compensation aligns with Broward County policies and procedures to over 200 employees.
- Preparing and issuing payroll-related communications via email
- Preparing various payroll forms
- Registering hourly employees at the Kronos time clock
- Processing Worker's Compensation and/or FMLA paperwork
- Understanding union contracts relative to payroll
- Collecting, reviewing and analyzing Agency Cost Recovery Forms for submission to management for approval
- Performed Excel financial reports
- Backups to Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Payroll Processor
Broward County Public Schools
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Process payroll for over 20,000 employees ensuring compliance with district policies and regulations.
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies through thorough analysis and communication with staff and departments.
- Implement process improvements that enhanced payroll accuracy and reduced processing time by streamlining workflows.
- Receive payroll documents from schools and verify accuracy of the documents and compliance with applicable policies.
- Prepare necessary reports for entry of payroll data into the computer.
- Ensure that all data necessary for payroll check runs are prepared in a timely manner so as to comply with established payroll schedules.
- Investigate, trace and prepare documents to facilitate the accurate disbursement of payments (retroactive payments, settlements, etc.) other than ordinary payroll disbursements.
- Respond to questions from schools in reference to payroll procedures and payments.
- Operate standard office equipment such as any generation of typewriter, calculator, CRT terminal, microcomputer, word processor, etc., as well as equipment developed or advanced from future technology as required by the job.
- Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
- Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
- Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
- Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
- Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
Payroll
Office Depot Inc
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Administered end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state, exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring 100% compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Section Lead to 7 employees
- Managed payroll data entry, timekeeping validation, and adjustments using enterprise HRIS and payroll systems.
- Coordinated with HR, Finance, and department managers to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate employee records.
- Prepared payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries for corporate accounting.
- Supported benefits deductions, garnishments, and tax filings in alignment with company policies.
- Ensured timely and accurate disbursement of wages, including off-cycle and special payments.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee and company payroll information.
Education
High School Diploma -
McArthur High School
Hollywood, FL06-1990
Skills
- Assertiveness
- Representative experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal setting
- Issue resolution
- Proficient in Kronos and PeopleSoft
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Attendance guidelines
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Idea development and brainstorming
Timeline
Payroll Liaison
Broward County
12.2022 - Current
Payroll Processor
Broward County Public Schools
10.2018 - 12.2022
Payroll
Office Depot Inc
10.2014 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
McArthur High School