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KAMELA PORTER

Sandy Springs

Summary

Experienced payroll manager specializing in full-cycle payroll processing and multi-state compliance. Demonstrated ability to resolve discrepancies and improve employee relations. Proven expertise in managing payroll operations across diverse business sizes, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements. Strong background in payroll tax procedures, regulatory compliance, and team development, with a focus on process improvements and precise reporting.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Beacon Hill
Atlanta
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end payroll processing for a warehouse workforce of over 3000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Managed full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation for all staff.
  • Utilize multiple systems to process multi-state payroll efficiently.
  • Utilized multiple payroll and benefits systems including, ADPWFN, Workday, Paycom, UKG, Bullhorn, PrismHR
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with HR and finance teams to reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Generated W-2s, 1099s, and paper checks for employees, facilitating accurate tax reporting and compliance.
  • Prepared and submitted timely payroll tax filings and reports, minimizing risk of penalties and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Collaborated with HR to maintain employee time and attendance records, garnishments, leave of absence, family medical leave, paid time off, overtime, and vacation.

Assisted with Canada and UK payroll.

  • *Ex. Partnered closely with UK and Canada Payroll Manager to ensure alignment on international payroll processes, maintaining working knowledge of country-specific tax regulations, statutory holidays, and compliance requirements.
  • Handling multiple payroll

Payroll Specialist

Home Depot
Alpharetta
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple departments.
  • Monitored timekeeping systems, ensuring accuracy of reported hours worked for payroll processing.
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from staff, providing clear and timely assistance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and company policies regularly.
  • Compiled and analyzed data from various sources into comprehensive reports using MS Excel.
  • Created detailed Excel spreadsheets with advanced functions, enhancing data analysis and reporting accuracy.

Bookkeeper

Knickerbocker Hotel
New York
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed daily financial transactions and maintained accurate ledgers, supporting seamless bookkeeping operations.
  • Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies to maintain financial integrity and accuracy.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports and summaries, enabling informed management decision-making.

HR Coordinator

BWB Resource Center
Bronx
02.2011 - 08.2017
  • Coordinated recruitment and onboarding processes, enhancing new hire integration within the shelter environment.
  • Facilitated communication between shelter management and staff, fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Supported payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring accurate and timely delivery for shelter employees.

Education

Bachelor's - Business Management

Lehman College
The Bronx, NY
07-2014

Skills

  • Full-cycle Payroll Processing
  • Payroll Management
  • Multi-State Payroll Compliance
  • Multiple Entity Payroll Processing
  • Union Payroll
  • Certified Payroll
  • Garnishment processing
  • Payroll Software Management
  • Payroll Reporting and Auditing
  • Payroll Discrepancy Resolution
  • Employee Records Coordination
  • Administration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Confidentiality
  • Employee Relations
  • Garnishment processing

Systems

  • Kronos
  • UKG
  • ADPWFN
  • Paycom
  • QuickBooks
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft 365
  • Bullhorn
  • PrismHR
  • Workday

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Beacon Hill
08.2022 - Current

Payroll Specialist

Home Depot
03.2019 - 07.2022

Bookkeeper

Knickerbocker Hotel
11.2017 - 01.2019

HR Coordinator

BWB Resource Center
02.2011 - 08.2017

Bachelor's - Business Management

Lehman College
KAMELA PORTER