EMY JENSEN
Albany,OR
Summary
Payroll and benefits professional supporting 5 entities and 600+ employees through biweekly payroll, tax filings, W-2s, and ACA reporting. Handles open enrollment, employee leave and benefits questions, onboarding, and HR support with accuracy across multiple HRIS and payroll systems.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator, Benefits & Leave Coordinator, HR Generalist
Mennonite Village
Albany, OR
08.2022 - 02.2026
- Process payroll for 5 entities with a total of 600+ employees
- Complete bi weekly, quarterly, and annual tax payments and filings
- Prepared annual W-2s and ACA reporting
- Served as primary contact for employees regarding benefit and leave plans, ensuring clear communication and support
- Coordinated open enrollment process and collaborated with insurance brokers to streamline benefits selection for employees
- Navigated online enrollment and benefits system
- Facilitated onboarding process for new hires, enhancing their integration and experience within the organization
- Addressed employee concerns and fostered positive workplace relationships
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Center for Behavioral Health
Boise, Idaho
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Administered benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations for Center for Behavioral Health employees.
- Processed payroll for behavioral health staff and maintained accurate employee records.
- Verified timesheets, pay codes, and leave requests for payroll accuracy.
- Reconciled payroll deductions, insurance premiums, and leave balances with providers.
- Coordinated open enrollment communication and completed required benefit paperwork.
- Responded to employee questions about pay, benefits, and eligibility rules.
Payroll/HR/Benefits Coordinator
Anderson & Wood
Meridian, ID
07.1998 - 06.2018
- Prepare Weekly Multi-State Payroll
- Processed garnishments and child support payments accurately to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Prepare and File Weekly, quarterly and year End Federal and State Tax Filings and Payments
- Process Prevailing Wage Payroll and Prepare Certified Reports
- Prepared and distributed W-2s for employees, facilitating year-end tax reporting.
- Oversaw ACA reporting processes to ensure accurate employee health coverage records.
- Process and Manage Employee 401k Loans, Rollovers, and Distributions
- Submit Yearly Reports including EEO-1, Vets-4212, and 401(k) Compliance Test
- Managed COBRA administration for eligible employees, ensuring seamless transition of benefits after employment termination.
- Oversaw FSA and HSA administration to facilitate employee benefits enrollment.
- Review and Address Unemployment Insurance Claims
Education
Certificate - Legal Secretary
ITT
Boise, ID01-1996
Skills
- HRIS Management
- Report analysis
- Multi-state payroll
- Payroll compliance
- Tax filings management
- Benefits coordination
- HRIS software expertise
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Over the past 29 years I have attended numerous Payroll and HR seminars and training.
Timeline
Payroll Administrator, Benefits & Leave Coordinator, HR Generalist
Mennonite Village
08.2022 - 02.2026
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Center for Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 03.2022
Payroll/HR/Benefits Coordinator
Anderson & Wood
07.1998 - 06.2018
Certificate - Legal Secretary
ITT