Kelli Bruce
Centennial,CO
Summary
Experienced payroll professional with a strong track record in payroll processing and compliance. Recognized for consistently improving payroll accuracy and streamlining processes, resulting in timely and accurate payroll management. Accomplished Benefits Manager with a proven history of optimizing employee benefit programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing needs, bringing analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Payroll Specialist & Benefits Manager
RK Industries
01.2019 - Current
- Process multi-state, weekly in-house payroll for over 1500 employees, ensuring time and accurate payments.
- Prepare and submit payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Develop and maintain internal controls and processes for payroll and tax compliance.
- Reconcile payroll liabilities to the general ledger.
- Prepare W-2’s and 1095C’s.
- Set up each contract to ensure compliance with the Davis Bacon Act and corresponding wage determination.
- Administer certified payroll and reporting.
- Administer all employer benefits including group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.
- Manage and build relationships with external vendors such as insurers and brokers, fostering strong partnerships in support of company objectives.
- Analyze market trends to ensure competitiveness of company''s benefits offerings in recruitment efforts.
- Fulfill reporting requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- Provided training for other team members, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Prepare reports for audits and assist with audit process to facilitate accurate completion.
Sr Payroll Specialist
AECOM
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Processed multi-state, biweekly and weekly union and non-union payrolls.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved employee pay discrepancies swiftly and professionally, maintaining positive relationships with staff members.
- Reconciled payroll liabilities to the general ledger.
- Processed union dues, initiation and fringe benefits.
- Reconciled and prepared payroll reports to bill clients.
Payroll Manager
Interstate Highway Construction, Inc
04.2010 - 06.2016
- Managed weekly, in-house, multi-state, union, hourly payroll.
- Developed and maintained internal controls and processes for payroll and tax compliance.
- Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and implemented changes.
- Reconciled all payroll liabilities to the general ledger and resolved payroll discrepancies.
- Set up, reconciled, filed and paid state, federal and local payroll taxes.
- Set up each contract to ensure compliance with the Davis Bacon Act and corresponding wage determination.
- Administered Certified Payrolls and reporting.
- Processed union dues, initiation and fringe benefits.
- Prepared W-2’s and 1095C’s, EEO-1, Vets-4212 and other government mandated reports and documentation.
- Processed Progress Estimates and payments to Subcontractors.
Human Resources Representative
Dish Network Corp
09.2007 - 08.2009
- Addressed employee relation issues, coached managers on employee issues and handled terminations.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, facilitating open dialogue to address concerns effectively.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and strategize recruitment efforts accordingly.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities.
- Administered FMLA and Leave of Absences.
- Maintained safety and risk management programs and managed work comp claims.
Human Resources Generalist
Gonzales Consulting Services Inc
12.2003 - 09.2007
- Processed multi-state payrolls with shift differentials and health & welfare for 7 companies.
- Posted journal entries and maintained corporate overhead costing.
- Addressed employee relation issues, coached managers on employee issues and handled terminations.
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.
- Reconciled monthly benefit providers’ invoices.
- Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notification, vendor management, disability programs and health benefits.
- Prepared Affirmative Action Plans, Vets 100 and other government mandated reports and documentation.
- Administered Qualified Transportation Benefit Plan and coordinated and reconciled Section 125 Plan.
Human Resources Coordinator
Trinidad Benham Corp
10.1999 - 11.2003
- Processed multi-state, hourly and salaried payrolls and maintained electronic timekeeping system.
- Reconciled payroll accounts, expense reports and prepared monthly reports for upper management.
- Recruited and hired employees and coordinated the use of temporary agencies.
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.
- Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notification, vendor management, disability programs and health benefits.
- Researched and resolved employee issues with payroll and benefit plan providers.
- Reconciled monthly benefit providers’ invoices.
- Administered COBRA.
- Assisted in maintaining safety and risk management programs and managing work comp claims.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration and German, International Business, Marketing
Augustana college
Skills
- Payroll Accounting
- Benefits Administration
- Staff Development
- Experienced with Davis Bacon Act & Service Contract Act
- Analytical, Organized & Detail Oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Proficient in Viewpoint Construction Software, Great Plains & BSwift
Timeline
Sr Payroll Specialist & Benefits Manager
RK Industries
01.2019 - Current
Sr Payroll Specialist
AECOM
08.2016 - 01.2019
Payroll Manager
Interstate Highway Construction, Inc
04.2010 - 06.2016
Human Resources Representative
Dish Network Corp
09.2007 - 08.2009
Human Resources Generalist
Gonzales Consulting Services Inc
12.2003 - 09.2007
Human Resources Coordinator
Trinidad Benham Corp
10.1999 - 11.2003
B.A. - Business Administration and German, International Business, Marketing
Augustana college
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