JAYLEN ELLISON
Cypress,TX
Summary
Results-driven HR Specialist with over 4 years of experience delivering compliant, people-centered solutions across payroll, total rewards, and leave administration. Skilled in guiding managers on complex HR matters, including FMLA compliance, progressive discipline, and benefits implementation. Known for leading cross-functional initiatives, supporting audits, and managing multi-state payrolls. Experienced in California employment law and payroll compliance. Actively pursuing SHRM-CP certification to expand strategic HR capabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist, Total Rewards & Payroll
Accion Opportunity Fund
Remote
07.2024 - Current
- Partner with leadership in managing total rewards, benefits, and payroll programs for 140+ employees across multiple states.
- Partnered with manager in the transition to a new retirement plan record keeper, including system implementation and employee education.
- Supported open enrollment planning and employee communication.
- Process retirement distributions, rollovers, and partner on financial and retirement audits.
- Lead ADA accommodations and multi-state leave of absence processes, ensuring compliance and employee support.
- Lead and guide managers cross-functionally during time and attendance progressive disciplinary process across the organization.
- Advise managers on employee rights related to FMLA and fringe benefits, supporting compliant and employee-centered decision-making.
- Cross-training in recruitment and onboarding
Payroll Administrator
Accion Opportunity Fund
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Administered semi-monthly payroll via ADP Workforce Now for 140+ exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states.
- Conducted payroll audits, wage garnishments, and tax account resolutions to ensure full compliance.
- Experienced in California payroll law, including overtime, final pay, sick leave, and pay transparency regulations.
- Generated quarterly and year-end HRIS reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Supported FLSA classification reviews, employee onboarding/off-boarding, and time-off policy rollouts.
- Collaborated with leadership on retirement plan audits and engagement initiatives in a remote-first culture.
Payroll Support (Part-Time)
HiGroup (Parent Company of HI Healthcare)
Remote
05.2024 - Current
- Provide part-time payroll support for clients of HiGroup to manage their payroll needs.
- Process semi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for W-2 and 1099 employees using APS and Gusto for a variety of client organizations.
- Ensure accurate payroll processing, tax compliance, and data integrity across multiple payroll cycles.
- Deliver end-of-year payroll support, including tax form processing, employee reporting, and year-end audits.
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
HI Healthcare (Subsidiary of HiGroup)
Honolulu, USA
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Processed weekly non-exempt payroll via APS and managed monthly medical benefits eligibility.
- Oversaw benefits administration including enrollments, terminations, and compliance tracking.
- Supported file audits, employee training coordination, and year-end HR reporting.
- Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations across payroll and benefits operations.
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Psychiatric
Honolulu, USA
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided telephone and scheduling support for four clinic locations.
- Processed insurance prior authorizations and managed medical appeals under tight deadlines.
- Facilitated tele-health meetings and maintained documentation using Practice Fusion EMR.
Education
Coursework - Business Administration
Houston Community College
12-2026
Skills
- Total Rewards & Benefits Administration
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
- California Payroll & Employment Compliance
- Leave of Absence & ADA Coordination
- Retirement Plan Transitions
- FMLA & Fringe Benefit Advising
- HRIS Systems: ADP Workforce Now, APS, Gusto
- Audit & Reporting Support
- Process Implementation & Policy Rollouts
- Cross-Functional Manager Support
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Certification
SHRM-CP, In Progress, 2025
Timeline
HR Specialist, Total Rewards & Payroll
Accion Opportunity Fund
07.2024 - Current
Payroll Support (Part-Time)
HiGroup (Parent Company of HI Healthcare)
05.2024 - Current
Payroll Administrator
Accion Opportunity Fund
09.2022 - 06.2024
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
HI Healthcare (Subsidiary of HiGroup)
03.2021 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Psychiatric
06.2019 - 03.2021
Coursework - Business Administration
Houston Community College
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