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Krystalyn Goodson

Cincinnati

Summary

Detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits professional with 5+ years of experience managing payroll operations, benefits administration, and HR support across corporate and public sector environments. Known for maintaining payroll accuracy, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting employees through payroll and benefits processes. Experienced with multiple payroll platforms including Workday, ADP, AS400, and various timekeeping systems. Strong communicator who excels at working with diverse teams, resolving employee concerns, and maintaining confidential records with professionalism.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Finneytown Local School District
Cincinnati, OH
02.2025 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for district employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement
  • Maintain payroll, retirement, and benefits systems including healthcare, retirement plans, tax-sheltered annuities, and Section 125 benefits
  • Verify timesheets, overtime calculations, licensure requirements, and payroll authorizations
  • Oversee payroll deductions including taxes, retirement contributions, insurance, and direct deposits
  • Maintain attendance records including sick leave, vacation, and personal leave tracking
  • Ensure payroll compliance with ACA reporting and EMIS payroll reporting requirements
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports and reconciliation
  • Assist HR with onboarding processes including employee documentation, payroll setup, and benefits enrollment
  • Support employee relations by responding to payroll and benefits inquiries and resolving discrepancies
  • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate employee records and payroll data management

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Seasonal)

United Dairy Farmers
Cincinnati, OH
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Processed payroll while calculating deductions, tax withholdings, and benefit contributions
  • Administered employee benefits including enrollment, changes, and audits
  • Provided employee support regarding payroll and benefits questions
  • Assisted HR with onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll and benefits
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and payroll regulations

Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Cincinnati Arts Association
Cincinnati, OH
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Processed weekly payroll and ensured accurate deductions and tax reporting
  • Assisted with accounts payable functions and reconciled general ledger entries
  • Responded to employee payroll inquiries and trained staff on timekeeping systems
  • Maintained payroll documentation and assisted with financial audits

Payroll Specialist

Prolink
Cincinnati, OH
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Managed and validated 5,000+ weekly timecards using Workday payroll system
  • Communicated with employees and managers to resolve payroll discrepancies
  • Ensured timely payroll processing and compliance with company policies

Administrative / Payroll Specialist

Industrial Sorting Services
Fairfield, OH
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collected and verified payroll data, timesheets, and invoicing records
  • Processed payroll adjustments and corrected discrepancies
  • Maintained communication with clients and management regarding payroll reporting

Billing Specialist

Ken’s Beverage
Fairfield, OH
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Coordinated service dispatching and generated customer invoices
  • Maintained inventory and service records within company systems

Administrative Assistant

Thunderdome Restaurant Group
Cincinnati, OH
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supported HR, accounting, and marketing departments with administrative tasks
  • Managed reports, spreadsheets, and donation requests using Microsoft Excel

Executive Assistant

Writz Household
Denver, CO
03.2016 - 03.2019
  • Managed scheduling, travel arrangements, household operations, and logistics
  • Maintained confidential information and coordinated complex calendars

Education

High School Diploma -

Horizon High School
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Benefits Administration
  • Payroll Compliance
  • Employee Relations Support
  • HR Administrative Support
  • ACA Reporting
  • EMIS Reporting
  • General Ledger Reconciliation
  • Time & Attendance Systems
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll Tax Withholding
  • Data Reporting
  • Software & Systems
  • Workday
  • ADP
  • AS400
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Professional Strengths
  • Communication & Employee Support
  • Cross-department Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Working with Diverse Personality Types
  • Confidential Data Management
  • Human resources expertise
  • 401K experience
  • Employee relations
  • Payroll management
  • Benefits administration
  • Accounting principles
  • Benefit auditing
  • Auditing procedures

Timeline

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Finneytown Local School District
02.2025 - Current

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Seasonal)

United Dairy Farmers
09.2024 - 02.2025

Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Cincinnati Arts Association
04.2023 - 09.2024

Payroll Specialist

Prolink
02.2023 - 04.2023

Administrative / Payroll Specialist

Industrial Sorting Services
11.2021 - 01.2023

Billing Specialist

Ken’s Beverage
10.2020 - 09.2021

Administrative Assistant

Thunderdome Restaurant Group
03.2019 - 01.2020

Executive Assistant

Writz Household
03.2016 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Horizon High School