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Kristi Stanford

Princeton,TX

Summary

Accomplished Director of Payroll and Benefits at Greenville ISD, with deep knowledge in payroll systems, compliance, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring accuracy, and adapting to changing needs. Proven ability to optimize processes, lead teams, and deliver consistent results. Recognized for strategic thinking, effective communication, and leadership in driving operational excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Payroll and Benefits

Greenville ISD
09.2005 - Current

Process semi-monthly payroll for both regular and semi-monthly payrolls.

Make corrections to any inaccuracies and rectify issues.

Submit tax payments via EFTPS as well as create and submit quarterly 941's.

Process and maintain TRS Retirement on a monthly basis.

Update W2 information in profiles as well as process W2 file each year.

Oversee the timekeeping system for the district and ensure all timesheets are submitted and received from campus Secretaries.

Conduct trainings on Payroll timesheets, adjustment forms, and time off requirements with campus Principals and Secretaries at the beginning of each school year.

Confer with the Technology Department to ensure the payroll operating system updates are maintained.

Work diligently with the HR Department regarding new hires, termed, resignations, FMLA payoffs, return to work calculations.

Handle all questions and complaints with Principals, Secretaries, and employees pertaining to pay calculations, timesheets, time off requests and payoff calculations.

Process Substitute data from Frontline on a semi-monthly status.

Supervise the Payroll Specialist, Benefits Specialist, and Position Control Specialist.

Liaison for any issues that arise with payroll, benefits, and position control.

Review all data on new hires regarding specific deductions, benefits, and contract calculations.

Process liabilities immediately following the semi-monthly payrolls.



Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Development

The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
04-2023

BBA - Finance

East Texas A&M University
Commerce
05-2016

Skills

  • Timekeeping systems
  • Employee relations
  • Audit preparation
  • Payroll management
  • Professional communication with campus administration as well as district employees
  • Skyward knowledge
  • Frontline knowledge
  • Excel knowledge
  • Teams

Timeline

Director of Payroll and Benefits

Greenville ISD
09.2005 - Current

Master of Science - Human Resource Development

The University of Texas At Tyler

BBA - Finance

East Texas A&M University