Kim Coats
Ankeny
Summary
Organized and reliable professional with a 20+ years of experience in payroll and administrative support. Experienced in processing payroll, handling employee records, and assisting with daily office operations while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Homemaker
Self Employed
Ankeny, IA
12.2017 - Current
Payroll Administrator
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
07.2007 - 11.2019
- Processed and managed multi-state payroll for 8000+ employees on a biweekly, semi-monthly and monthly basis, ensuring accurate and timely payments
- Maintained employee records, including pay adjustments, tax withholdings and benefit deductions
- Collaborated with HR team to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding payroll taxes and reporting
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, additional earnings and tax forms in a prompt and professional manner
- Conducted regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies; resolved issues promptly to maintain data integrity
- Participated in cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall HR processes efficiency through automation or process redesigns
- Coordinated year-end processes including W-2 generation, distribution and reporting requirements
Payroll Specialist
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
06.2000 - 06.2007
- Managed all aspects of payroll administration, including data entry, payroll calculations, earnings, deductions and tax withholdings
- Maintained employee records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Prepared and processed paychecks and direct deposits for employees according to established schedules
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, providing excellent customer service
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external vendors such as tax agencies and expatriate pay processors
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in payroll practices through professional development opportunities such as seminars and webinars
- Created procedure documents for payroll processes and maintained these in an online procedure manual
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management, Human Resource Emphasis, Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12-1993
Skills
- Analysis skills
- Attention to detail
- PeopleSoft
- Payroll processing
- Organizational skills
- Data entry
- Process improvement
- Administrative experience
Timeline
Caregiver/Homemaker
Self Employed
12.2017 - Current
Payroll Administrator
Principal Financial Group
07.2007 - 11.2019
Payroll Specialist
Principal Financial Group
06.2000 - 06.2007
Bachelor's degree - Business Management, Human Resource Emphasis, Psychology
University of Northern Iowa