GAO VANG
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in payroll management. Focused on compliance, accuracy, and streamlined processes. Strong collaborator, adept at adapting to changing needs and ensuring team success. Skilled in payroll processing, benefits administration, and regulatory adherence. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Science Museum of Minnesota
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Streamlined payroll processing using UKG/UTM, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in compensation distribution.
- Process biweekly union/non-union payroll 300-400 employees
- Collaborated with finance team to reconcile payroll discrepancies, improving resolution time for employee inquiries.
- Trained new staff on payroll systems and benefit administration, fostering a knowledgeable workforce for operational continuity.
- Processing PO
- Implemented process improvements in payroll reporting, reducing errors and increasing visibility of financial data for management.
- Levy/ garnishments
- Reconciled monthly benefits invoices, identifying discrepancies and working towards a resolution with vendors.
- Contracts, DocuSign
- Facilitated year-end processing tasks including W-2 preparation and distribution as well as ACA reporting requirements.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for benefits enrollment processes, supporting effective onboarding of new employees.
- Supported annual open enrollment process, providing employees with clear information about benefit options and changes.
- Streamlined benefits administration for increased employee satisfaction and reduced errors.
- Collaborated with HR team for seamless onboarding, ensuring accurate benefits enrollment and smooth transition for new employees.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Hawkins Inc.
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees union/non union, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of wages.
- onboarding/offboarding
- General Ledger
- Levy/ garnishments
- year-end close
- auditing
- Microsoft office,
- Multi state, union,
- E verify
- orange tree Background check
- I-9 Auditing
STAFFING COORDINATOR/PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Atlas Staffing
09.2012 - 07.2021
- Weekly payroll for 300+ employees at 25+ client companies
- Hiring, Interview, Recruiting, E verify, Background check, Training, Auditing, Year-end process, Weekly Payroll, Account Receivables, General ledger, I-9 Auditing, Temps plus software.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance candidate sourcing and placement efficiency.
- Coordinated onboarding procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and training requirements.
- Managed applicant tracking system, maintaining accurate records for over 500 candidates simultaneously.
- Developed targeted job postings across multiple platforms to attract top talent in competitive markets.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define staffing needs and create effective interview strategies.
- Analyzed workforce trends to inform strategic staffing initiatives and support business objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
City Academy
Saint Paul06-2005
Skills
- Bilingual English/ Hmong
- Team Building
- Adapting to change
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
Timeline
PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Science Museum of Minnesota
07.2022 - 11.2025
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Hawkins Inc.
10.2021 - 07.2022
STAFFING COORDINATOR/PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Atlas Staffing
09.2012 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
City Academy