Glyness Whitehurst
Triangle,VA
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Assistant with expertise in multi-state payroll management, recognized for leading initiatives that improved payroll accuracy and compliance. Proficient in Microsoft applications and skilled in mediation, effectively developing solutions for personnel record management and complex issue resolution.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Assistant
U.S. Department of Energy/BMA
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained HR databases by recording employee changes in position, salary, and personal information.
- Coordinated employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Responded to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
- Assisted with payroll preparation by collecting timekeeping information and processing reports.
- Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Maintained employee records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.
- Participated in HR training and workshops to improve skills and knowledge.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Managed confidential employee information with discretion and integrity.
- Prepared materials and reports for compliance audits.
- Provided administrative support to the HR department, including document preparation and calendar management.
- Processed, verified and maintained personnel-related documentation.
Personnel/Human Resources Payroll Specialist
FDIC/BMA
Alexandria, VA
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Trained new staff members on proper use of company's payroll system.
- Verified past employment of candidate hires.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
- Coordinated with HR to ensure accurate employee data for payroll processing.
- Reconciled payroll accounts and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Handled the setup and validation of direct deposit instructions for employees.
- Processed garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Managed payroll processing for over five employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, and deductions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Assisted with special projects involving compensation analysis and reporting.
- Interfaced with other departments on a regular basis to provide information necessary for accurate processing of payroll transactions.
- Processed new hire paperwork, including verifying I-9 forms and W-4s.
- Performed year-end processing functions including W2 preparation and distribution as well as 1099 filing requirements.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
- Managed HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure efficient data management and accurate reporting.
Payroll Specialist
NIST
Gaithersburg, MD
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their paychecks or deductions.
- Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Ensured that all necessary taxes were withheld accurately from each employee's paycheck.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
- Prepared quarterly reports for government agencies such as 941s, W-2s, 1099s.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
- Processed garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Coordinated with HR to ensure accurate employee data for payroll processing.
- Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
Payroll Quality Assurance Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Merrifield, VA
09.2011 - 02.2016
- Prepared detailed reports on payroll activities and related financial information.
- Conducted internal audits of payroll system to ensure accuracy of employee data.
- Developed training materials for new hires regarding company policies on vacation and sick time accrual, leave requests.
- Ensured that all required withholding taxes are remitted in a timely fashion according to state and federal regulations.
- Identified discrepancies in employee records and took corrective action as needed.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to resolve issues related to salary increases or adjustments.
- Processed garnishments, bonuses, retroactive payments and other special payrolls.
- Analyzed, reconciled and processed payroll data for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Implemented new software systems related to the processing of employee payments.
- Created audit trails for all payroll transactions ensuring compliance with federal laws such as FLSA.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
- Developed and maintained detailed payroll documentation and procedures guides.
- Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and concise information.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Calculated and processed end-of-year bonuses and adjustments with XX% accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
- Handled the setup and validation of direct deposit instructions for employees.
- Managed payroll processing for over six employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, and deductions.
Military Payroll Lead
US Army/Army National Guard
Fort Pickett/Fort Belvoir, VA, VA
01.1988 - 08.2011
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their paychecks or deductions.
- Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Entrepreneurial Studies
Stratford University
Woodbridge, VA06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Management
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY
Woodbridge, VA03-2014
Skills
- Human resources administration
- Compensation/payroll
- Mediation expertise
- HR policies
- Talent management
- Personnel records management
- Multi-state payroll
- New hire processing
- Microsoft applications
- Payroll reviews
- Daily payroll activities
- Payroll software proficiency
- Transaction review
Accomplishments
- magna cum laude graduate
- [3.61] GPA
Timeline
HR Assistant
U.S. Department of Energy/BMA
07.2023 - 02.2025
Personnel/Human Resources Payroll Specialist
FDIC/BMA
09.2016 - 06.2023
Payroll Specialist
NIST
02.2016 - 09.2016
Payroll Quality Assurance Analyst
Lockheed Martin
09.2011 - 02.2016
Military Payroll Lead
US Army/Army National Guard
01.1988 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Entrepreneurial Studies
Stratford University
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Management
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY
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