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Dierdre Deas

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Experienced payroll professional with deep expertise in ADP systems, multi-state compliance, and retroactive adjustments. Known for mentoring staff, resolving complex discrepancies, and streamlining payroll operations. Currently pivoting into HR, finance, and analytics roles, bringing precision, leadership, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead of Payroll Operations

ADP
10.2013 - 01.2024
  • Specialized in payroll adjustments, including retroactive pay, garnishments, and off-cycle corrections using ADP Enterprise,AutoPay.
  • Ensured multi-state compliance across payrolls for 5,000+ employees, maintaining 100% accuracy during audits and reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with HR and Finance to resolve complex payroll discrepancies, often involving tax variances and employee classification issues.
  • Mentored junior staff on payroll adjustment procedures, system navigation, and regulatory updates.
  • Streamlined workflows to reduce manual entry and improve turnaround time for payroll corrections.
  • Served as point of contact for internal audits and compliance reviews related to payroll adjustments and reporting.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality and data integrity across all payroll records and employee files.
  • Clients I led includes UBS, PWC, CRANE and S&C electric company.

Payroll Specialist

ADP
02.2006 - 09.2013
  • Process regular payroll cycles: weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly
  • Handle special payrolls: bonuses, relocation, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payments
  • Calculate wages, deductions, and benefits accurately
  • Maintain and update employee records in payroll systems Enterprise and Autopay
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
  • Respond to employee inquiries about pay, deductions, and time off
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports
  • Clients i processed for during this time span was Carmax, UBS, PWC.
  • Created a workflow and tracking sheet for Short term disability employees for UBS clients. Which decreased missed payments by at least 90%.

Education

No Degree - Fashion Marketing

American College For Applied Arts
Atlanta Ga
06-1995

No Degree - Fashion Marketing

Art Institute of Atlanta
GA
05-1993

High School Diploma -

Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ
05-1987

Skills

  • Skilled in payroll software
  • Effective timekeeping practices
  • Year-end financial reporting
  • ADP Workforce Now, Enterprise, AutoPay
  • Multi-State Payroll Processing
  • Retroactive Adjustments & Garnishments
  • Payroll Tax Compliance (Federal, State, Local)
  • Audit Preparation & Reporting
  • Off-Cycle & Special Payrolls (Bonus, Relocation)

Timeline

Team Lead of Payroll Operations

ADP
10.2013 - 01.2024

Payroll Specialist

ADP
02.2006 - 09.2013

No Degree - Fashion Marketing

American College For Applied Arts

No Degree - Fashion Marketing

Art Institute of Atlanta

High School Diploma -

Eastside High School

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