Seasoned Payroll Professional with over 17 years of combined experience in: leadership, human resources and benefit administration. Easily adaptable to ever changing environments and situations. Capable of quickly and efficiently learning new systems and their requirements. Possess a broad background in processing end to end payroll from 300 to 80,000 employees, benefit administration, including leading open enrollment, general office operations and procedures. Very detail oriented, action and results driven with proven success. Able to easily multitask and prioritize workload as needed. Strengths include: excellent verbal and written communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, independent worker but also a positive team player, and training.
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Keziah Morris
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceridian HCM
Payroll Specialist IV
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for ensuring all aspects of a payroll cycle are processed, reconciled, audited and transmitted accurately and timely.
- Responsible for quality control and auditing to ensure accuracy and low error or defect percentage.
- Work with cross-functional internal partners to resolve client payroll matters and employee inquiries.
- Provide payroll support services to clients according to Ceridian contract, legislative requirements and business needs.
- Create, update and review standard operating procedures and performs quarterly document reviews.
- Manage client and consumer related tasks within our case management system ensuring all documentation is completed accurately, and timely.
- Think and act ahead, spot opportunities and act accordingly and proactively contribute to process improvements.
Orange County Transportation Authority
Payroll Specialist
11.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Weekly audit of automated coach operator timesheets for 1300 employees.
- Interpret collective bargaining unit provisions that impact pay for represented employees.
- Maintain employee files to ensure confidentiality and in accordance with record retention guidelines.
- Participate in audits as assigned.
- Bi-weekly paycheck distribution.
- Calculate integration rates for LOA.
- Respond to EDD FMLA and Disability inquiries.
Associated Students, CSUF
Payroll Technician
03.2017 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 450 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reviewed time records for 450 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
MicroVention
Payroll Specialist
09.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reviewed time records for 500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Created new hire documents for payroll.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
Universal Services Of America
Payroll Supervisor
09.2012 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Developed and implemented new payroll policies and procedures according to changing laws and regulations.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Completed weekly and bi-weekly payroll 80,000 employees.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff.
Education
Pryor Learning SolutionsVirtual
Certificate from Payroll Law
2021
University Overview
APA LearningVirtual
Certificate from Pay Train
2018
University Overview
Universal ClassVirtual
Certificate from Human Resources Management
2015
University Overview
Pryor Learning SolutionsLos Angeles, CA
Certificate from Essential Skills For The First-Time Manager
2012
University Overview
Universal ClassVirtual
Certificate from Payroll Management
2011
University Overview
Los Alamitos High SchoolLos Alamitos, CA
High School Diploma
06.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Payroll administration
- New hire processing
- Time sheet review
- ADP
- Processing garnishments
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Organization
- Ceridian
- Payroll Processing
- Daily Payroll Activities
- Training and Development
- Meeting Deadlines
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
- Process Paperwork
- Collaborative Team Member
- Audit Support
- Payroll Software Proficiency
- Payroll Documentation
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Federal and State Tax Regulations
- Payroll Review
- Rate Changes
- Human Resource Management Software (HRMS)
- Microsoft Applications
- I-9 Documentation
- Microsoft Outlook
- Period-End Reporting
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Billing
- Recordkeeping
Quote
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Timeline
Payroll Specialist IV
Ceridian HCM
05.2023 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Orange County Transportation Authority
11.2021 - 04.2023
Payroll Technician
Associated Students, CSUF
03.2017 - 10.2021
Payroll Specialist
MicroVention
09.2016 - 03.2017
Payroll Supervisor
Universal Services Of America
09.2012 - 03.2016
Pryor Learning Solutions
Certificate from Payroll Law
APA Learning
Certificate from Pay Train
Universal Class
Certificate from Human Resources Management
Pryor Learning Solutions
Certificate from Essential Skills For The First-Time Manager
Universal Class
Certificate from Payroll Management
Los Alamitos High School
High School Diploma
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