Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Payroll Systems
Expertise
Timeline
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Deirdre Witherspoon

Snellville,GA

Summary

Payroll Supervisor with extensive experience in overseeing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with laws and company policies. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and expertise in payroll systems, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy. Proven track record of streamlining processes and enhancing team performance in previous roles.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Supervisor

NVA
Agoura Hills, California
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated payroll processing for over 1,500 locations with high accuracy.
  • Promoted teamwork across payroll and cross-functional departments to enhance collaboration.
  • Managed a team of 10 payroll professionals through mentorship and performance evaluations.
  • Oversaw schedules and workloads to guarantee timely delivery of payroll services.
  • Acted as key escalation contact for complex payroll challenges alongside Payroll Manager.
  • Directed change initiatives with a focus on training and process documentation.
  • Established a case management system for issue tracking and service metric evaluation.
  • Ensured strict confidentiality in adherence to payroll regulations.

Payroll Specialist

CRH Healthcare LLC
Atlanta, GA
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed payroll processes for multi-state company, ensuring accuracy for hourly and salary employees.
  • Oversaw deductions, garnishments, bonuses, 401(k), and HSA contributions to maintain payroll integrity.
  • Ensured accurate collection of data for payroll, including hours worked and paid time off.
  • Assisted with processing and auditing of regular and off-cycle payrolls.

Payroll Specialist & General Cashier

Marriott, St. Regis Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.1999 - 12.2020
  • Processed payroll for multiple cycles, ensuring accurate tax report filings.
  • Managed involuntary deductions with precision, including levies and garnishments.
  • Prepared accounting transactions and special reports for management review.
  • Ensured compliance by handling garnishment and payroll tax processes efficiently.
  • Tracked cash on hand while recording and exchanging petty cash receipts.
  • Audited house banks monthly to uphold financial integrity.
  • Executed month-end close journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie, NY
06-1997

Certificate of Technical Studies - Accounting And Finance

Boces Technical School
Poughkeepsie, NY
06-1997

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Payroll processing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team management
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • CPR certified

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Payroll Systems

  • ADP Vantage
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Dayforce (Ceridian)
  • UKG
  • Marrpay
  • Certipay
  • SAP
  • Kronos

Expertise

  • Proficient in MS Word and Power Point
  • Proficient in Excel - Pivot Tables & V-Lookups
  • Typing 70 WPM

Timeline

Payroll Supervisor

NVA
01.2022 - Current

Payroll Specialist

CRH Healthcare LLC
09.2020 - 01.2022

Payroll Specialist & General Cashier

Marriott, St. Regis Atlanta
09.1999 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Poughkeepsie High School

Certificate of Technical Studies - Accounting And Finance

Boces Technical School