Open To Work
Jennifer Bryson
Payroll
Prosper,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with six years of experience in accounting, specializing in the processing of multi-cycle, multi-state payroll for both hourly and salaried workforces. Experienced in Workday, Kronos, ADP, and ADP GV, complemented by hands-on experience in timekeeping data entry, garnishments, payroll taxes, and payroll reconciliation. Proven ability to efficiently resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, and maintain audit-ready payroll records while enhancing process scalability—successfully reducing team file search time by 25%. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and the opportunity to leverage strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
KEURIG DR PEPPER
Frisco, TX
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed payroll for 3,000+ multi-state employees (including union), processing high-volume weekly and biweekly cycles using Workday, Kronos, and ADP GV while maintaining high accuracy.
- Processed high volumes of multi-state payroll with an emphasis on Kronos, ADP GV, and Workday software; role required a high level of accuracy and attention to detail during a temporary assignment.
- Created a standardized payroll file structure in the shared drive that reduced team file-search time by 25% and improved process scalability.
- Collected, verified, and entered timekeeping data from Kronos, including overtime, shift differentials, and PTO; validated time data in Workday/ADP GV prior to payroll runs.
- Reconciled pre- and post-payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies before funds were disbursed; troubleshot payroll system issues in coordination with HR and finance.
- Managed garnishments and payroll tax calculations, ensuring correct deductions and timely remittance.
- Responded to employee paycheck inquiries and resolved payroll cases to ensure timely corrections and accurate pay.
- Processed payroll for over 3,000 employees, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of wages.
HR ASSISTANT/BENEFITS COORDINATOR, PAYROLL SPECIALIST
BODYCOTE THERMAL PROCESSING
Dallas,TX
02.2021 - 11.2025
- Managed payroll for a large team of over 500 employees, overseeing weekly and biweekly cycles and processing payroll using ADP and Kronos; ensured accurate tax withholdings and deductions.
- Partnered with HR Manager to improve onboarding, separations, transfers, and promotions.
- Took charge of W-9 and I-9 documentation, while also coordinating benefits administration and supporting onboarding/separation processes.
- Assisted employees with payroll and benefits inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely information and maintaining confidential records.
- Ensured adherence to employment laws and payroll tax regulations through careful payroll calculations, recordkeeping, and payroll reconciliation.
PAYROLL PROCESSOR
SOUTHERN DOCK PRODUCTS
Carrollton, TX
03.2004 - 07.2006
- Compiled summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and benefits for comprehensive payroll reports.
- Oversaw payroll data input and processing, ensuring strict policy compliance and regularly utilizing ADP and Kronos to ensure accurate payroll deductions and timely processing.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee payroll information while streamlining payroll processing procedures, reducing error rates and ensuring accurate, timely payroll for over 1,000 employees each pay period.
- Successfully managed and maintained confidential employee payroll information using ADP and Kronos for efficient processing and compliance.
- Implemented new tax and deduction procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance; supported payroll audits and reconciled payroll variances.
- Identified and resolved payroll discrepancies, collaborated with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll data entry, and developed payroll reports for senior management.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Collin College Frisco Campus
Frisco12-2007
Skills
- Full cycle payroll
- Payroll reconciliation
- Kronos (timekeeping)
- Payroll taxes
- W-9 / I-9 documentation
- Payroll audits
- Recordkeeping
- Timekeeping
- Microsoft Office 365
- Garnishments
- Multi-State Payroll
- ADP GV
- Workday
- ADP
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
KEURIG DR PEPPER
11.2025 - 02.2026
HR ASSISTANT/BENEFITS COORDINATOR, PAYROLL SPECIALIST
BODYCOTE THERMAL PROCESSING
02.2021 - 11.2025
PAYROLL PROCESSOR
SOUTHERN DOCK PRODUCTS
03.2004 - 07.2006
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Collin College Frisco Campus