Justen Scott
Adrian,MI
Summary
Diligent Payroll Administrator with comprehensive background in payroll management and compliance. Successfully streamlined payroll processes and improved accuracy in payroll administration. Demonstrated expertise in payroll software and regulatory adherence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Payroll Specialist
North American Science Associates
10.2021 - Current
- Review time records, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies for US associates (1,000 est)
- Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system
- Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
- Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases
- Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans
- Multi state payroll; Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process in upwards of 38 states
- Involved in testing new systems and system updates
- Presently the lead, working on Global Payroll implementation; Locations in 6 countries and associates in 11 countries
- Prepare and balance period-end and monthly reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
- Admin for Travel and Expense platform for all Global Associates
- Partnered with benefits administration team to integrate benefit deductions into the payroll system seamlessly.
- Adjusted tax withholdings according to employee requests while adhering to federal regulations thus avoiding penalties or fines.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by staying current on tax laws and filing requirements.
- Implemented time-saving procedures for handling garnishments and deductions, reducing processing errors and improving efficiency.
- Collaborated with HR to maintain up-to-date employee records, facilitating accurate paycheck calculations.
Payroll Analyst
ProMedica Health System
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
- Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system
- Verify hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records
- Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
- Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases
- Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions
- Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process
- Involved in testing new systems and system updates
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 15,000+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Payroll/HR Specialist
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Maumee, Ohio
- Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
- Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system
- Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records
- Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records
- Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
- Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees
- Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases
- Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions
- Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process
- Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts, and submit them to appropriate departments
- Conduct verifications of employment
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
- Administrator for deferred compensation; updating employee records in both the HR & Payroll systems and Lincoln Financial website, balancing, customer service
- Search employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations, such as credit bureaus and finance companies
- Prepare badges, passes, and identification cards, and perform other security-related duties
- Maumee, Ohio
Payroll Analyst
ProMedica
05.2007 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Toledo, Ohio
- Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
- Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system
- Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records
- Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records
- Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
- Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases
- Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions
- Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process
- Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts, and submit them to appropriate departments
- Conduct verifications of employment
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
- Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, and unemployment and medical insurance
- Coordinate special programs, such as United Way campaigns, that involve payroll deductions
- Toledo, Ohio
Education
Continuing Education - Payroll
PayrollOrg
Remote09.2023
Skills
- Lawson, ADP, Plansource and Oracle HCM & Payroll Systems
- InCharge, Kronos, API, and Workday (HCM) time keeping systems
- Concur Travel & Expense Platform
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
- Payroll training
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Wage and hour laws
- Payroll tax filings
- Tax compliance
- Multi-state payroll
- Garnishment processing
Certification
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - American Payroll Association.
Timeline
Sr. Payroll Specialist
North American Science Associates
10.2021 - Current
Payroll Analyst
ProMedica Health System
10.2020 - 09.2021
Payroll/HR Specialist
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2020
Payroll Analyst
ProMedica
05.2007 - 12.2015
Continuing Education - Payroll
PayrollOrg
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