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Katherine Waldorf

Harris,MN

Summary

Dynamic Payroll and HR Director with a robust background in HRIS and payroll operations, recognized for successfully transitioning multiple payroll systems and implementing streamlined processes that enhance efficiency and ensure compliance. Proven expertise in payroll, HRIS, and benefits management drives seamless operations and fosters high levels of employee satisfaction. A strategic thinker dedicated to optimizing human resource functions while aligning them with organizational goals. Committed to leveraging industry best practices to deliver exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Payroll and Benefits

WS Audiology
Harris, MN
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end North America payroll processes, including integration with global HRIS systems
  • Partner with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
  • Lead enforcement of payroll policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with evolving company and governmental standards.

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  • Collaborate with payroll team to Identify improvements and streamline payroll processes
  • Liaise with departments to maintain information in payroll and time and attendance systems.
  • Investigate and addressed payroll discrepancies, liaising between staff and administrative team to expedite error resolution.
  • Secure personal and payroll information in compliance with federal regulations.
  • Develop and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
  • Coordinate activities with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance.

Payroll Manager

WS Audiology
Plymouth, MN
10.2017 - Current
  • Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
  • Consult and advise management team in the areas of performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, recruitment and retention, and employee development.
  • Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
  • Worked with staff to accurately pay employees
  • Oversaw payroll conversations from multiple systems to Dayforce.
  • Implemented payroll reconciliation tools to improve report accuracy.
  • Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes and tax code information.

Human Resource Specialist

WS Audiology
Plymouth, MN
09.2000 - Current
  • Provide Human Resources support for a full scope of services and programs
  • Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
  • Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
  • Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
  • Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
  • Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
  • Worked closely with human resources (HR) to safeguard confidential employee data.
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.

Skills

  • HRIS and payroll integration
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Organizational Development
  • People Management
  • Team Building
  • Employee benefits administration
  • 401K experience
  • Employment law compliance

Affiliations

  • United Foundation for Disabled Archers Providing the means and opportunity for physically disabled of all ages and abilities to access the wilderness in pursuit of their love of hunting and the outdoors. 2014 - current
  • Love and passion for gardening

Timeline

Head of Payroll and Benefits

WS Audiology
01.2025 - Current

Payroll Manager

WS Audiology
10.2017 - Current

Human Resource Specialist

WS Audiology
09.2000 - Current
Katherine Waldorf