Emily Kendall
Scotts Mills,OR
Summary
Dynamic Payroll Specialist with leadership experience overseeing payroll operations for 4,000 employees across 30+ facilities. Expertise in multi-state payroll processing and HRIS accuracy, delivering efficient, compliant solutions that enhance employee satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Payroll Specialist
Avamere Skilled Advisors
02.2024 - 08.2026
- Led team of 4 in managing end-to-end payroll for 30+ facilities, serving 4K employees
- Conducted daily audits to verify accuracy of HRIS system and payroll details
- Ensured compliance with collective bargaining agreements for OR & WA, processing union dues and applying shift differentials
ELA & Creative Writing Teacher
Molalla High School
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Planned, organized, and managed daily activities for 100+ students, fostering a positive learning environment
- Collected and analyzed data to inform decision-making each term, guiding necessary curriculum adjustments
- Developed curriculum aligned with state standards for creative writing education.
Bookkeeper
Books To Go
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed accounts payable and payroll for multiple clients, ensuring timely and accurate financial management
- Conducted financial analysis and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records and support decision-making
- Created company procedures and instructional guides to standardize operations and enhance employee training
Substitute Teacher
Various
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Implemented lesson plans across multiple subjects to ensure curriculum delivery
- Implemented lesson plans across various subjects and grade levels.
- Assisted students with assignments and provided individual support when needed.
Payroll and A/P specialist
Willamette Egg Farms
05.2006 - 07.2013
- Managed full-cycle A/P, efficiently receiving, processing, and verifying 1500+ invoices monthly to maintain vendor relationships and meet payment deadlines.
- Processed payroll for 250+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of wages, garnishments, 401K contributions, and health insurance.
- Assisted controller with monthly financial reports and provided cross-departmental coverage to ensure continuity of operations.
Education
MAED - Secondary English Language Arts
University of Phoenix
01-2017
B.S. - Business Administration
Eastern Oregon University
01-2009
Skills
- Multi-state full-scale payroll processing
- Union payroll processing
- W-2 processing
- Garnishments
- PTO tracking and monitoring
- HRIS accuracy
- Workforce Management
- UKG
Timeline
Lead Payroll Specialist
Avamere Skilled Advisors
02.2024 - 08.2026
ELA & Creative Writing Teacher
Molalla High School
08.2022 - 02.2024
Bookkeeper
Books To Go
08.2020 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Various
01.2017 - 06.2019
Payroll and A/P specialist
Willamette Egg Farms
05.2006 - 07.2013
MAED - Secondary English Language Arts
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Business Administration
Eastern Oregon University