JENNIFER HARGREAVES
HILL,NH
Summary
Payroll and HRIS specialist supporting complex payroll administration, audit controls, and regulatory compliance in fast-paced environments. Brings hands-on experience with ADP, multi-state payroll, time and attendance modules, and federal, state, and international tax rules to maintain accuracy across payroll, benefits, and accounting records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Payroll Specialist
APPCAST INC
LEBANON, NH
06.2023 - Current
- Manage daily global payroll operations and ensure accurate execution of multi-state tax updates and UI insurance rates for a 500+ employee workforce.
- Automated manual payroll procedures and benefits data uploads, reducing processing time and enhancing data integrity across HRIS platforms.
- Implement new time and attendance modules within ADP to ensure strict federal and state wage and hour compliance.
- Maintained compliance with local and international tax regulations for US, Canada, and UK entities to mitigate financial risk.
- Conducted quarterly and yearly audits to maintain precise general ledger alignment and prepare for year-end filings.
HR Assistant- Payroll & Benefits Specialist
MB TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT
TILTON, NH
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Processed weekly multi-state payroll for hundreds of employees across several New England jurisdictions utilizing Paylocity.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, managing complex wage impact calculations and terminations.
- Audited timecards for hundreds of employees, achieving 100% accuracy in time collection and adherence to labor laws.
- Led the implementation of a new HRIS Benefits module, successfully automating enrollment and streamlining life-event updates.
Human Resource Generalist
EDWINE PARTNERS LLC
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed comprehensive HR policies and standardized documentation, enhancing organizational efficiency and ensuring legal compliance.
- Maintained regulatory compliance standards and generated detailed reports to support performance management systems.
- Worked remotely to support team initiatives and project goals.
Front End Supervisor
OCEAN STATE JOB LOT
DERRY, NH
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised and trained front-end personnel, enhancing transactional accuracy and ensuring compliance with store financial policies.
- Supervised checkout lanes and customer service desk at Ocean State Job Lot.
- Trained cashiers on point-of-sale procedures and store policies.
- Opened and closed front-end registers and balanced cash drawers.
- Reconciled cash drawers and managed safe drops, ensuring daily fiscal accuracy through strict adherence to accounting principles.
Account Manager/Customer Support
STANLEY SUPPLY & SERVICES
NORTH ANDOVER, MA
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Managed industrial supply accounts for STANLEY SUPPLY & SERVICES clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of client services and achievement of project milestones, improving client relationships.
- Built customer relationships across contract, service, and order support teams.
- Coordinated purchase orders, quotes, and account follow-up communications.
- Analyzed customer data to align client needs with revenue goals, leveraging advanced Excel for data modeling to enhance client satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester, NH01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester, NH01-2019
Skills
- Payroll management
- Payroll processing
- Payroll administration
- Payroll accounting
- ADP systems
- HRIS administration
- Tax compliance
- Timekeeping audits
- Payroll reporting
- Payroll auditing
- Year-end processing
- Process optimization
- Employee relations
- Bi-weekly payroll
Certification
FPC (Fundamentals Payroll Certificate) - Payroll.org (November 2025), ADP Certified - ADP (January 2022)
Affiliations
Member, Paroll.org
Timeline
Sr Payroll Specialist
APPCAST INC
06.2023 - Current
HR Assistant- Payroll & Benefits Specialist
MB TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT
05.2021 - 06.2023
Human Resource Generalist
EDWINE PARTNERS LLC
11.2020 - 05.2021
Front End Supervisor
OCEAN STATE JOB LOT
01.2016 - 01.2019
Account Manager/Customer Support
STANLEY SUPPLY & SERVICES
01.2009 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY