Kristin Reynolds
Newburyport,MA
Summary
Senior Payroll and Benefits Manager with extensive experience in payroll processing and employee benefits management. Expertise in overseeing open enrollment and conducting new hire orientations. Skilled in developing comprehensive benefits programs, including 401(k) plans and leave of absence policies, while implementing strategies that improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PAYROLL & BENEFITS MANAGER
Robotics and AI Institute
Cambridge, MA
02.2023 - Current
- Manage bi-weekly payroll processing and reconciliation.
- Manage the development of benefit programs such as health insurance, including COBRA, disability coverage, and retirement plans.
- Developed and implemented policies related to payroll and benefits administration and 401 (k) plans.
- Manage 401 (k) Retirement Plan and yearly audit.
- Assisted with the implementation of new software applications designed specifically for managing payroll operations.
- Analyze employee records to ensure accuracy of information on deductions, benefits, taxes, and other wage-related items.
- Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions and taking suggestions.
- Conduct new employee orientations to foster a positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
- Identified and implemented benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
- Developed and managed the LOA program.
PAYROLL & BENEFITS MANAGER
BCM Controls
Woburn, MA
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Conduct New Hire Orientation and Open Enrollment.
- Manage employee benefits including health insurance, supplement insurance, workers' compensation and 401k plans.
- Manage payroll process for weekly payroll.
- Protect payroll and benefit operations and maintain employee confidence by keeping information private.
- Calculate and track employees leave time.
- Collaborate with HR to pay out bonuses and severance, process wage garnishments and tax levies.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
BCM Controls
Woburn, MA
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Processed employee rehires, terminations and withholdings.
- Processed weekly 401k changes.
- Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data and deleting errors.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Responded to requests for information and payroll operations.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
BCM Controls
Woburn, MA
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Conducted payroll preparation, processing, and transfer.
- Processed weekly and monthly payroll reporting.
- Prepared timecard administration, including new employee setup.
- Processed employee benefits, payroll changes and allowances.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
BOOKKEEPER
Cape Ann Floor Covering
Gloucester, MA
04.1997 - 02.2014
- Processed payroll, electronic deposits, and pay adjustments.
- Reviewed financial information to mitigate audit risks.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly.
- Maintained account books and accounting systems with accuracy by entering data precisely and proofreading.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- ADP Workforce Now
- Paychex
- Excel
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Employee relations
- Team building
Timeline
SENIOR PAYROLL & BENEFITS MANAGER
Robotics and AI Institute
02.2023 - Current
PAYROLL & BENEFITS MANAGER
BCM Controls
02.2020 - 01.2023
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
BCM Controls
02.2018 - 01.2020
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
BCM Controls
03.2014 - 01.2018
BOOKKEEPER
Cape Ann Floor Covering
04.1997 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Boston University