Hi, I’m
Katherine Kelly
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Payroll Professional with 20 years of expertise in managing multi-state payroll, optimizing business processes , improving operations, implementing and testing new HRIS/Payroll systems. Experience using HR/Payroll/Recruiting Systems ( Workday, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Smart Compliance, Peoplesoft, Paycom, Paycor, Ceridian, Ceridian Time and Attendance, Ceridian Self Service, Kronos, UKG, Netsuite, Oracle, Concur, Greenhouse). Exceptionally-skilled in setting up , balancing and auditing the full cycle of payroll including new hire, termination and benefits. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
FabFitFun, IncWest Hollywood, CA
Senior Manager, Payroll
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Implementation of Workday including Benefits, Payroll, Compensation Management, Absence and Time Off, Time Tracking and Recruiting /Talent Management within a six month Go Live Date.
- Solely responsible for managing the Workday Payroll Module.
- Implementation of Kronos (UKG) Workforce Ready.
- Implementation of ADP Smart Compliance for Payroll Wage and Tax settlement.
- Took company from 150 employees to 1000 employees without adding staff to my department.
- Configuration of all Company updates for Time and Attendance in Workday and Kronos (UKG).
- Kronos (UKG) training for all managers.
- Led payroll production for multi-state organization including setup, Tax, Compliance, Workers Compensation and Benefits.
- Ireland Payroll and Benefits
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations using ADP Smart Compliance.
- Prepared all payroll audits to ensure accuracy and facilitate faster completion of tasks.
Ixia CommunicationsCalabasas, CA
Payroll Manager
03.2016 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Processed monthly and semi monthly payrolls US and Canada.
- 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.
- Reviewed time records for 1700 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Maintained payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Checked 401k matching, payroll, ESP deductions and payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts with vendor billing.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Submitted reports on all payroll activities to accounting.
BlacklineWoodland Hills,, CA
Human Resources Generalist
04.2012 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Created and managed employee rewards programs.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Reviewed benefits paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed employee benefits program, working with vendors, providers and staff to maintain strong portfolio of insurance and retirement options.
- Led all New Hire orientations.
- Maintained physical and computer-based employee files.
The Donahue GroupHollywood, CA
HR Operations Manager
04.2003 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Assisted in hiring seasonal and temporary production assistants.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Education
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
from Business Administration
California State University - Dominguez HillsCarson, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Human Resources And Psychology
Skills
- System Implementation
- Resolving Payroll Problems
- Biweekly Payroll Management
- Software System Development
- Process Improvement
- Human Resources Operations
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Workforce Improvements
Timeline
Senior Manager, Payroll
FabFitFun, Inc
03.2018 - Current
Payroll Manager
Ixia Communications
03.2016 - 03.2018
Human Resources Generalist
Blackline
04.2012 - 04.2014
HR Operations Manager
The Donahue Group
04.2003 - 04.2012
San Jose State University
from Business Administration
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts from Human Resources And Psychology
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