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Jennifer Buzek

Lynn
Cleveland,OH

Summary

Highly skilled Payroll Officer managing over 500 employees with experience handling all aspects of payroll processing, including employee paychecks and direct deposits, taxes, deductions and garnishments. Brings comprehensive understanding of applicable Union contracts and regulations related to payroll and employee benefits. Excellent communicator answering employee inquiries and resolving any payroll-related issues.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Officer

Cuyahoga County
09.2021 - Current
  • Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for over 500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Reviewed time records for over 500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks.
  • Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
  • Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.

Starbucks Manager

Sage Hospitality
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with the finance department.
  • Manager of the Year 2020 for Sage Hospitality

Restaurant Manager Urban Farmer

Sage Hospitality
11.2015 - 08.2019
  • Manage the daily operations of Urban Farmer, as well as overseeing Room Service and Starbucks
  • Interview, hire, train, schedule, and discipline staff
  • Train and motivate current and new staff regarding their work, responsibilities and company expectations
  • Assist in maintaining employee payroll such as tips and hours
  • Order restaurant products, ensuring the business and staff are set up for success
  • Demonstrate teamwork and desire to grow and achieve by learning and working any shift needed
  • Exceeded on shoppers reports as a manager
  • Worked Taskforce in Chicago Ritz Carlton
  • Active role in ordering and maintaining the wine program.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.

Restaurant Server Urban Farmer

Sage Hospitality
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items
  • Delivered exceptional service Exceeded on shoppers reports with scores over 95%
  • Worked with staff and management to optimize guest experiences
  • Arrived to work in a timely manner, minimizing days taken off.

Restaurant Server

Johnny's Downtown
07.2013 - 04.2014
  • Worked with staff and management to optimize guest experiences by delivering exceptional service by greeting and severing customers in a timely, friendly manner.

Restaurant Server/Training Manager

Hard Rock Cafe
06.1998 - 06.2013
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
  • Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales
  • Promptly served all food courses and beverages to guests
  • Along with passing the knowledge I have learned on to new employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
12.2004

Skills

  • Bi-Weekly Payroll Processing
  • Compliance Understanding
  • Proficient in INFOR, SAP,ADP
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Payroll Processing
  • Database Maintenance
  • Data Entry
  • Information Auditing and Verification
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Pay Adjustments
  • Vacation and Leave Tracking
  • Wages and Deduction Calculation
  • Time Tracking and Review

Timeline

Payroll Officer

Cuyahoga County
09.2021 - Current

Starbucks Manager

Sage Hospitality
08.2019 - 03.2021

Restaurant Manager Urban Farmer

Sage Hospitality
11.2015 - 08.2019

Restaurant Server Urban Farmer

Sage Hospitality
05.2014 - 10.2015

Restaurant Server

Johnny's Downtown
07.2013 - 04.2014

Restaurant Server/Training Manager

Hard Rock Cafe
06.1998 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Cleveland State University
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