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Debra Burns

Dayton,OH

Summary

Dynamic payroll and tax professional with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in payroll management, tax compliance, and benefits administration. Expertise in leveraging advanced systems such as Workday, ADP WFN, and Oracle to enhance operational efficiency and ensure precise financial analysis. Detail-oriented strategist known for exceptional communication and project management abilities, adept at navigating fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities effectively. Recognized for a proactive approach to problem-solving, consistently focused on optimizing processes and driving team success through innovative solutions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Payroll Professional

Trimble Inc
01.2015 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Global Technology Services Corporation
  • Manages the full spectrum of payroll responsibilities in a shared services environment, from payroll tax administration and comprehensive benefits management (including equity transactions) to optimizing time reporting and generating vital month-end reports to meet all legal obligations.
  • Manage payroll across 4 separate legal entities ensuring accuracy and satisfaction of over 4,000 employees across 47 states.
  • Collaborate with Stock Admin for precise equity transaction processing.
  • Analyze payroll data to provide actionable insights to Finance and HR leadership.
  • Chief point of contact for Workers Compensation audits.
  • Creation of process and procedures documents for cross training of co workers.
  • Oversees all phases of payroll tax administration for multiple jurisdictions from account setup to final filing and account shutdown all while maintaining superior compliance and ensuring meticulous regulatory reporting.

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Sogeti USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: A Division of CapGemini.
  • Managed day to day operations of a 1,000-employee multi-state payroll. Coordinated transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors and consultants. Continually reviewed processes for improvement and savings opportunities.
  • Subject matter expert for complex payroll transactions and multi-jurisdictional tax.
  • Worked with senior management to create payroll policies and procedures manual.
  • Administer taxes at the Federal, state and local levels.
  • Streamlined reporting processes leading to improvements in accuracy.
  • Implemented helpdesk program for employee questions.
  • Developed payroll FAQs document, reducing employee questions and improving resolution response time.

Payroll Accountant II

DP&L Company
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: A Southwestern Ohio electric utility company.
  • Manages day to day operation of an over $130 million dollar annual payroll. Coordinates transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors and consultants. Continually reviews processes for improvement and savings opportunities and develop strategies to implement best in class practices.
  • Played a key role in conversion of union weekly payroll to bi-weekly payment status. Achieved over 25% reduction in annual payroll processing costs.
  • Worked with senior management to create payroll policies and procedures manual.
  • Administered 1500 headcount payroll with both union and non union employee base.
  • Assisted with union contract negotiations.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
06.2010

Bachelor of Science Business Administration - Accountancy

Wright State University
Dayton, OH

Skills

  • ADP Workforce Now expertise
  • Oracle database management
  • Proficient in Workday HRIS
  • Google Workspace proficiency
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office tools

Timeline

Sr. Payroll Professional

Trimble Inc
01.2015 - Current

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Sogeti USA
01.2012 - 01.2015

Payroll Accountant II

DP&L Company
01.2005 - 01.2012

Master of Business Administration - Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science Business Administration - Accountancy

Wright State University

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