Gina Cook

• Communicated regularly with internal departments such as Human Resources or Accounting about changes impacting payroll calculations or deductions.
• Performed research into discrepancies between actual hours worked by employees versus what was documented in the HRIS system.
• Maintained accurate records of payroll transactions and employee information in the HRIS system.
• Analyzed employee time records to determine eligibility for overtime pay according to company policies.
• Processed weekly payroll for over 500 employees; ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reviewed employee timecards for accuracy before submitting them for approval.
• Implemented new processes or technologies designed to improve efficiency within the department's operations.
• Provided support to employees regarding issues related to their paychecks or other payroll matters.
• Reviewed all manual checks issued by the organization prior to release for payment.
• Generated various reports from the HRIS system relating to vacation accruals, sick leave balances.
• Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
• Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
• Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
• Conducted regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
• Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
• Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
• Provided training to new payroll department staff on payroll systems and procedures.
• Implemented new payroll software, leading to a reduction in processing errors.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Performed internal audits for Corporate information

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