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Jonathan Mitchell

Memphis ,TN

Summary

Experienced Payroll Officer with a strong background in overseeing payroll operations, documentation, and reporting functions. Successfully managed payroll activities for a workforce of 1200 employees in a fast-paced environment, consistently delivering accurate and timely payroll runs. Possesses high-level technical skills and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in optimal outcomes for the organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Highline Warren LLC
05.2022 - Current
  • Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
  • Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
  • Collaborated with HR and Finance departments for seamless integration of new hires into payroll system.
  • Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
  • Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in reduced processing time.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with outside vendors to acquire mutually beneficial contracts.
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and seminars to stay up-to-date on best practices and emerging trends within payroll management.

Payroll Assistant Manger

Highline Warren LLC
07.2021 - 05.2022
    • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 1200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
    • Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.
    • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
    • Collaborated closely with HR and accounting teams to coordinate benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and other adjustments.
    • Trained and mentored new payroll staff to apply best practices and follow department procedures.
    • Conducted regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
    • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
    • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.

HR/ Payroll Analyst

Highline Aftermarket LLC
12.2018 - 07.2021
    • Responsible for organizational payroll processing of 600+ employees, thus working closely with departmental management to ensure timely submission of job-related documentation to ensure efficient and well-organized payroll reporting
    • Implement and facilitate new payroll processes for hourly employees in order to create a seamless payroll transaction for all parties, thus increasing payroll efficiency by 50%
    • Conduct and develop training sessions with associated leaders and staff in order to share reports and process payroll transactions within ADP
    • Responsible for reviewing, correcting, managing and executing pay date inputs, reports, and calculations within an ADP HRIS payroll system in order to obtain accurate headcounts, salary review, and monthly billing reports
    • Produce reports, in compliance with state and federal audit laws, in order to ensure organizational eligibility is accurate within affiliated vendor systems and in organizational payroll system
    • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing employee inquiries about paychecks or withholdings, fostering positive workplace relations.
    • Managed year-end reporting tasks such as W-2s preparation and distribution, ensuring timely delivery to employees.
    • Maintained strict confidentiality of employee information, adhering to company policies and legal requirements for data protection.
    • Resolved payroll discrepancies promptly, addressing employee concerns and maintaining satisfaction.

Human Resources Specialist

American Residential Services
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Administered support for 300+ employees in areas of recruitment, drug screenings, employee relations, training, benefits, compensation, safety, employment law and employee services
  • Developed modernized point system in order to efficiently and instantaneously retrieve motor vehicle reports and driver record history
  • Processed data and prepared reporting for affirmative action, employee turnover, vehicle accidents, personnel attendance, paid-time off accrual and worker's compensation injuries
  • Managed leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork; medical, personal, disability, worker's compensation and FMLA
  • Develop and execute Ulti Pro training materials for all leaders and employees
  • Coordinate, implement, and administer Human Resources programming strategies, to include by not limited to, employee events and activities, compliance training, wellness programs, open enrollment, employee communications, recruitment activities and policy training

Human Resources Assistant

LeBonheur Children's Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2016
  • Scheduled, coordinated, and administered applicant skills testing for all prospective employees
  • Conducted new hire orientation, outlining personnel policies, payroll procedures, and other human resources practices, as outlined in employee handbook
  • Implemented new in-house filling processes in order to efficiently process, enter and update employee status changes, accurate pay, and employee information
  • Performed payroll data entry by reviewing, analyzing and checking payroll reports to ensure accuracy, and making necessary adjustments or corrections in preparation for payroll processing
  • Submitted employee data reports by assembling, preparing, and analyzing employee data

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Bethel University
McKenzie
01.2014

Skills

  • Compensation administration
  • Employee relations
  • HRIS management
  • FMLA processes
  • Payroll System Implementation
  • Payroll Software Expertise
  • Payroll Policies Development
  • Payroll Vendor Management

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Highline Warren LLC
05.2022 - Current

Payroll Assistant Manger

Highline Warren LLC
07.2021 - 05.2022

HR/ Payroll Analyst

Highline Aftermarket LLC
12.2018 - 07.2021

Human Resources Specialist

American Residential Services
04.2016 - 12.2018

Human Resources Assistant

LeBonheur Children's Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Bethel University
Jonathan Mitchell