Jennifer Kuhrt
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Efficient and focused professional in payroll management, known for high productivity and the ability to complete tasks efficiently. Skilled in payroll processing, timekeeping accuracy, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Excel at problem-solving, communication, and adaptability, which facilitate seamless payroll operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Fox Valley Fire & Safety
Elgin, Illinois
01.2024 - Current
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of payments and deductions.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and policies.
- Reviewed and verified employee timecards prior to payment approval.
- Coordinated with HR to manage employee benefits deductions efficiently.
- Resolved complex payroll processing issues accurately and promptly.
- Maintained detailed payroll records for auditing and reporting.
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns in accordance with regulations.
- Provided pay-related information to employees regarding benefits and tax issues.
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
D & W Fine Pack
Wood Dale, US
10.2016 - 12.2023
- Processed payroll for over 1,500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy in payments and deductions.
- Reviewed and updated employee timecards to verify hours and overtime calculations.
- Managed time clock administration, approving HR changes to facilitate payroll processing.
- Calculated shift differentials accurately across all payroll systems.
- Created comprehensive payroll reports for management, including general ledger and benefit billing.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding payroll and benefits, improving support services.
- Conducted payroll system audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained precise records of employee hours, deductions, and benefits updates.
Payroll Administrator
MOTOR WERKS AUTO GROUP
Hoffman Estates, US
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Biweekly and semimonthly payrolls for 500+ employees for 9 different car lines
- Receive and manage timecards, via Paycom.
- Handle employee receivables, direct deposits, and pay updates.
- Update and enter new hires in ADP, Paycom and Axcessa
- Cut manual check in ADP, when necessary, in between payrolls
- Work with managers to insure all employees are paid correctly.
- Respond to all employment verification, unemployment claims and child support claims.
- Input pay data biweekly and semimonthly then transmit to Paycom.
- Payroll posting at the end of each biweekly and semimonthly payroll.
- Pay hourly, technician, salary, commissions and month end bonuses on payroll.
Payroll Manager
FEDERAL BUILDING SERVICES, INC
Buffalo Grove, US
08.2007 - 08.2015
- Processed biweekly payroll for 1,300+ employees across 29 states and job sites.
- Managed timecards through Attendance on Demand platform.
- Collaborated with project managers to resolve discrepancies for new hires and payroll adjustments.
- Entered data for new hires using ADP, Stratex, and Paychex systems.
- Maintained employee files, ensuring all information was complete and accurate.
- Handled employment verifications, unemployment claims, and child support claims efficiently.
- Input pay data biweekly and transmitted to ADP and Paychex systems.
- Distributed paychecks to all locations via mail and Federal Express.
Office Manager
Arlington Chrysler
Buffalo Grove, US
06.2006 - 11.2006
- ADP software - Zeus F & I
- Financial Statements
- Dealer connect, EFT, reserves, flooring and parts statement
- Bank reconciliation
- Bank reserves
- Floor checks
- Weekly and semi-monthly payroll tax net-501 taxes
- EFTPS — 941 taxes monthly sales tax
- Month, quarter, and year end payroll experience financial and expense analysis
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Close month schedules and journals
- New hire screening
- Reconciled all schedules, weekly and monthly billing new, used, dealer trades and wholesales
- License and Title
Education
Diploma -
Streamwood High School
Streamwood, IL06.1989
Skills
- Payroll administration and processing
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Benefits administration
- Timecard verification
- Human resources collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Deadline management
- Reporting and documentation
- Multi-state payroll management
- Data imports and record keeping
- Wage withholding processing
- Employee relations and support
- Payroll experience with UKG
- I-9 documentation compliance
- Meeting deadlines consistently
- Report preparation and analysis
- Telephone and email etiquette
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Timeline
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Fox Valley Fire & Safety
01.2024 - Current
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
D & W Fine Pack
10.2016 - 12.2023
Payroll Administrator
MOTOR WERKS AUTO GROUP
08.2015 - 08.2016
Payroll Manager
FEDERAL BUILDING SERVICES, INC
08.2007 - 08.2015
Office Manager
Arlington Chrysler
06.2006 - 11.2006
Diploma -
Streamwood High School