Kelly Gamble, CPP
Summary
Payroll professional with extensive experience in managing payroll systems, compliance, and process improvements. Known for driving initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy and operational efficiency. Reliable team player with strong focus on collaboration and adapting to dynamic needs, excelling in data analysis and regulatory compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Payroll
Venture Global
11.2018 - Current
- Lead the end-to-end global payroll operations process across multiple countries.
- Managed a high-performing team of payroll specialists and payroll managers, providing guidance and support for the effective execution of all payroll functions.
- Managing the accounting, reporting, and compliance aspects of stock-based compensation programs, such as stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other equity awards.
- Led implementation of Global Payroll Platform (GPP) for our foreign payrolls, improving data management and reporting capabilities.
- Lead the Payroll implementation of Workday and OSV for our Domestic payroll.
- Ensured all payroll-related transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.
- Successfully created, reviewed and distributed various payroll reports to support financial projections, audits, HR reviews and compliance issues.
- Advise leadership on payroll-related matters, including compliance, process improvements, and cost management.
- Assisted in budgeting activities by providing accurate projections of annual salary expenses based on historical trends analysis.
- Ensured timely tax filings by diligently monitoring deadlines and submitting required documentation in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Established clear communication channels between the Payroll department and Human Resources, streamlining procedures related to employee information updates.
- Collaborated with Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting related to payroll expenses and deductions.
- Streamlined payroll processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy across multiple departments.
- Audited payroll data regularly to maintain accuracy, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
Payroll Manager
CAVA
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed all payroll and tax operations for an extremely fast growing company allowing rapid expansion while meeting all deadlines.
- Took the company from 500 salary and hourly employees to over 1,800 in less than two years.
- Hired, trained and managed one Payroll Coordinator to assist in payroll processing.
- Implemented ADP Workforce Now to streamline payroll functions.
- Successfully created, reviewed and distributed various payroll reports to support financial projections, audits, HR reviews and compliance issues.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
- Developed and executed change management plan to add weekly pay frequency as we opened restaurants in the New York market.
- Implemented virtual training for all employees, supervisors and managers on processes related to the time-entry system and self-service portal in ADP.
- Analyzed and reviewed existing practices, recommending and setting up automated imports which significantly decreased errors data entry and processing time.
- Conducted an analysis on the cost of manual checks and have implemented a trial of ALINE paycards for off-cycle payments reducing the cost of manual checks by over 50%.
- Assisted in completing our Workers Comp, 401k, and Financial audits, as needed.
Business Analyst
Unisys
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Government contractor on client site for Targeting & Analysis Systems Program Directorate under Department of Homeland Security. Responsibilities included being the sole government local property officer, head of communications for program control and facilities manager.
- Received, tracked and maintained over 2,000 assets for TASPD office.
- Completed annual inventories and audits by working closely with the physical inventory takers.
- Drafted all weekly and bi-weekly reporting to submit to Executive Director.
- Conducted Program Management Review (PMR) meetings with government program directors.
- Tracked over 200 data call emails per year ensuring correct submissions.
Payroll + Accounting Manager
Argusight Inc.
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed payroll, tax and bookkeeping operations for a small government contracted company while assisting the CEO in various time sensitive projects,
- Processed semi-monthly payroll activities for 50 salaried employees and contractors.
- Processed all company travel expenses.
- Reconciled company bank accounts with Quickbooks records.
- Assisted in proposal drafting and development.
- Ensured and administered the payment of all company bills be on time and accurate.
Education
Associate of Science (AS) - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Skills
- Systems: ADP WFN, Workday, GPP, Paychex, HotSchedules, Harri, PeopleMatter, GBS, Coupa, Greenhouse, Asana, Wisetail, Quickbooks, SAP, JIRA, PPM Central, SharePoint, Datawatch, Cherwell, WordPress, Deltek
- Skills: Timekeeping systems, Employee relations, Audit preparation, Payroll management, Fraud prevention, Internal controls, Tax compliance, Budgeting expertise, Compensation analysis, General ledger
Certification
- ADP-CPS – ADP Certified Payroll Specialist
- CPP – Certified Payroll Professional
Timeline
Director, Payroll
Venture Global
11.2018 - Current
Payroll Manager
CAVA
03.2016 - 11.2018
Business Analyst
Unisys
02.2014 - 03.2016
Payroll + Accounting Manager
Argusight Inc.
06.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Science (AS) - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
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