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Karlynn Stroad

Senior Payroll Specialist
Anoka,MN

Summary

Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Senior Payroll Specialist position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Payroll Specialist

US Bank
Robbinsdale, MN
07.2016 - Current
  • Processed Biweekly Payroll for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees Multi-State
  • Processed Termination payments ensuring final pays are correct
  • Creating and printing On Demand/Off cycle checks
  • Entering, Updating and Removing Union Dues and tracking members
  • Incentive payment processing both on and off cycle paychecks
  • Severance processing- setting up, updating and off cycle payments
  • ACH deletes, reversals and returns
  • Benefit adjustments and refunds
  • Stipend payments- verifying and entering Data for on and off cycle payments
  • Running & reviewing Payroll queries and reports
  • Maintain working knowledge of State and Federal Payroll Laws
  • Employee Customer Service regarding all payroll issues
  • Training on payroll processes for team members
  • Processing Canadian Payroll and ROE’s
  • Entering/stopping elective deductions
  • Verifying and processing retro pays
  • Setting up and Maintaining Spreadsheets used for auditing daily during pay period
  • System testing
  • Researching issues related to payroll and new software
  • Leaves processing
  • Single Point and RBC debits and credits
  • Creating and maintaining payroll procedure documentation
  • Auditing reports and payroll staff entries
  • Provide direction and support to payroll specialists
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
  • Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Documented procedures identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.

Independent Rep Melaleuca

Melaleuca
Minneapolis, MN
12.2015 - 02.2017
  • Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
  • Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility and claims.
  • Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services.
  • Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.

Independent Sales Representative

AmeriPlanUSA
Minneapolis, MN
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Identified new customers by networking and performing cold calls.
  • Used prospecting and client development techniques to produce fresh leads and maintain solid conversion rate.
  • Conferred with potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.

Freight Broker Agent

Roko, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
  • Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections and transportation processes.
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
  • Updated clients on cargo and mail statuses by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents

Payroll Specialist

City Of Saint Paul
St. Paul, MN
07.2013 - 11.2014
  • Prepared, balanced and ran Net check run for biweekly payroll
  • Account Reconciliation reports set up for Payables and Receivables
  • Balanced and submitted bankruptcy report and child support for check disbursement.
  • Preparing, running and printing W-2's
  • Pay Card set up and funds transfers
  • Deferred Compensation auditing monthly
  • FSA Reconciliation monthly
  • PERA Reporting
  • Social Security Reporting
  • Journal Entries in General Ledger
  • Union Due entries, updates, ending dating and tracking
  • Entered and updating Labor Codes
  • Filled out Unemployment Claims and reporting handled monthly reporting
  • Used NEOGOV hiring for new hire verification
  • Entered and updating new and existing employee files
  • Tracked Pension Plan hours and reporting
  • Opened new pay periods
  • Ran monthly reports and dispersing to all departments
  • Verified New hire paperwork was in order - all documents required were included
  • Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
  • Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.
  • Processed voids and reissues, created non-sufficient funds (NSF) list for Human Resources and made salary changes in payroll and monthly leave accruals.
  • Verified on-time submission of payroll taxes and within constraints of Internal Revenue Service.
  • Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Oracle and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
  • Reviewed time records for 3500-4500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 3500-4500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.

Education

High School Diploma -

Benilde St. Maraget's
Saint Louis Park
06.1998

Skills

  • Workday
  • Kronos Timekeeping
  • ADP Timekeeping
  • Microsoft Applications
  • Peoplesoft
  • Vacation and Sick Leave Tracking
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Time Tracking and Review
  • Pay Adjustments
  • Data Compiling and Verification
  • Wages and Deduction Calculation
  • Human Resources Department Processes

Timeline

Senior Payroll Specialist

US Bank
07.2016 - Current

Independent Rep Melaleuca

Melaleuca
12.2015 - 02.2017

Independent Sales Representative

AmeriPlanUSA
09.2015 - 12.2015

Freight Broker Agent

Roko, LLC
05.2015 - 08.2015

Payroll Specialist

City Of Saint Paul
07.2013 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Benilde St. Maraget's

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