MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Prism HR/HRP, New Hire Reporting, E-Verify, Bswift, Paycor, Intacct, Bureau of Labor Stats, Carrier Platforms (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, The Hartford, Delta Dental, Voya, Trustmark, Discovery Benefits)
Kendall Williamson
Payroll Management
Brentwood,TN
Summary
Efficient Payroll Administrator knowledgeable about managing payroll for up to 700 employees each period. Adept at reviewing and correcting records, processing payments and funding accounts. Ready to bring 6+ years of progressive experience to a new permanent role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Payroll Administrator
The Gardner School
Franklin, TN
04.2019 - Current
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Paycor and Procare and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Submitted bi-weekly reports on payroll activities.
- Assisted in managing HR related duties such as benefits administration.
- Manipulated reports to achieve overall goal.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- 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.
- Led payroll production for 25 locations/payrolls.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 700 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
- Processed voids and reissues, created non-sufficient funds (NSF) list for Human Resources and made salary changes in payroll and monthly leave accruals.
- Prepared and monitored sick leave files and served as administrator of personal and vacation leave program.
Security Forces Journeyman
Air Force National Guard
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - Current
- Oversaw defense operations for entire air base.
- Managed and supervised security force personnel and duties.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Directed team and individual tactical drills, training and anti-terrorism tasks.
- Coordinated protection measures for equipment resources and weapons systems.
- Coordinated and operated communications equipment and intrusion detection systems.
- Maintained confidentiality of special reports and collected data.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Managed a 9 member squad in day to day military operations.
Payroll Specialist
Century II
Brentwood, TN
12.2015 - 04.2019
- 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.
- Led payroll production for 50 locations/payrolls.
- Served as backup for payroll supervisor to process open record requests.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Processed voids and reissues, created non-sufficient funds (NSF) list for Human Resources and made salary changes in payroll and monthly leave accruals.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Prism HR and HRP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Uploaded time records into Prism HR and HRP and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Managed payroll for organization of thousands of personnel.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Assisted accountant with both internal and external audits relating to processing of payroll.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
Medical Materiel Specialist
Air Force National Guard
Nashville, TN
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Managed millions of dollars of equipment with no loss.
- Worked with a team to ensure mission requirements
Server
Demos' Restaurant
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 08.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 08.2006 - 05.2014
Skills
Billing Reconciliation
Benefits Administration
Multi-State Reporting
Accurate Reports & Records
Payroll Accounting
Report Manipulation
Payroll Law
Human Recourses
Payroll Tax
Software
Certification
Advanced MS Office Excel, 2016
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
The Gardner School
04.2019 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Century II
12.2015 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
08.2015 - 01.2019
Security Forces Journeyman
Air Force National Guard
08.2014 - Current
Medical Materiel Specialist
Air Force National Guard
08.2009 - 08.2014
Server
Demos' Restaurant
08.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Management
University of Phoenix
08.2006 - 05.2014