Lalainya Coleman
Payroll Professional
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Accomplished professional with strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax regulations and benefits administration. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with knack for quickly learning new systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Consultant
Spencer Thomas
03.2022 - Current
Global Payroll & Benefits Manager
Enchant Christmas
North Vancouver, BC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed and processed global and multi-state payroll transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies and legislative requirements for 1000+ employees
- Managed benefits administration, onboarding, offboarding and responded to employee inquiries
- Prepared and amended where necessary HR documents, i.e., employment contracts and recruitment guides
- Determined requirements and maintain payroll tax accounts in all jurisdictions
- Created multiple state tax ID accounts
- Reconciled payroll tax accounts on monthly and quarterly basis to prevent discrepancies and maintain readiness for expected payroll tax liabilities
- Maintained and deducted all garnishments
- Worked with Payroll Tax Service Provider to ensure timely and accurate payroll tax payments and filings with appropriate federal, state and local agencies.
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Delta Electric and Air
Phoenix, AZ
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed and completed all weekly multi-state full cycle payroll for up to 300+ employees; approved and corrected timesheets; maintained and deducted all garnishments and other special payroll deductions
- Managed payroll tax reporting
- Established and maintained employee records, ensuring employee changes were entered correctly and occurred in a timely manner
- Prepared payroll journal entries, monthly accruals and payroll/benefits account reconciliation
- Balanced payroll accounts by auditing information, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Managed benefits administration and responded to employee inquiries
- Prepared and amended where necessary HR documents, i.e., employment contracts and recruitment guides
- Reviewed and renewed company policies and legal compliance
- Produced payroll reports including analysis of employee time records, state compliance audits, tax requirement audits and quarterly tax accounting records.
Payroll Accountant / HR Administrator
USALCO
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed and processed multi-state payroll transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies and legislative requirements for 100+ employees
- Verified timesheets and reconciled inconsistencies accordingly
- Managed payroll tax reporting and prepared payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, expense journals and accrual reports
- Investigated and responded to pay queries from managers and staff
- Collaborated with the HR department and other departments to ensure pay and personnel records were accurate and up to date
- Verified new hire payroll information and complete employee payroll set up with applicable rate, payroll controls, taxes, and other details
- Maintained files including W2 withholdings and processing, 1099’s, 401K processing, deductions, wage garnishments, insurance administration
- Administered benefits program for all employees.
Payroll / HR Administrator
Client Marketing Systems (Advisors Assistant CRM)
Pismo Beach, CA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Processed bimonthly payroll for 75 employees
- Interviewed, hired, trained, evaluated and disciplined office assistants
- Provided advice and coaching to leaders and managers on people matters related to HR guidelines and practices, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compensation, professional development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement
- Maintained files including W2 withholdings and processing, 1099’s, 401K processing, deductions, wage garnishments, insurance administration
- Coached and developed leaders and managers on people management capabilities, including effective resolution of employee relations matters and performance issues
- Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the HR department, including HR data, employee files, payroll processes, attendance management, on/offboarding, employee engagement activities, and wellness initiative
- Incorporated and reviewed HR analytics; provided business leaders with the metrics, reports, statistical analyses, and insights needed to make people decisions.
Business Office Manager
Premier Surgery Center / Oak Park Surgery Center
CA
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Managed full cycle payroll processing, established financial and administrative controls, accounts payable and receivable, monthly financial statements using QuickBooks Pro
- Maintained HR files including W2 withholdings and processing, 1099’s, 401K processing, deductions, wage garnishments, insurance administration; processed new hires and led a team of up to 10 people; trained, coached and conducted performance reviews with staff
- Established objectives for the organization and formulated/approved policies and programs
- Authorized and organized the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions; allocated material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
- Established objectives for the organization and formulated/approved policies and programs.
Education
Certified Payroll Specialist -
National Association of Payroll Specialists
Associates of Arts -
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Global Payroll
- Multi-State Payroll
- Payroll Tax Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Conversion and Implementation
- HRIS Workforce Administration
- Payroll Journal Entries
- Onboarding & Orientation
- Organization Development & Change Management
- Data imports
- Processing garnishments
- Journal entry preparation
- Payroll administration
- New hire processing
- Processing wage withholding orders
- General ledger posting
- Time sheet review
- Data auditing assistance
- Meeting deadlines
- Spreadsheet creation
- Persuasive communicator
Technical Competency
- Workday
- ADP WFN
- UltiPro
- Paycom
- Paycor
- MS Office Suite
- Google Suite
- QuickBooks
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Payroll Consultant
Spencer Thomas
03.2022 - Current
Global Payroll & Benefits Manager
Enchant Christmas
01.2021 - 01.2022
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Delta Electric and Air
01.2019 - 01.2021
Payroll Accountant / HR Administrator
USALCO
01.2017 - 01.2019
Payroll / HR Administrator
Client Marketing Systems (Advisors Assistant CRM)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Business Office Manager
Premier Surgery Center / Oak Park Surgery Center
01.2002 - 01.2013
Certified Payroll Specialist -
National Association of Payroll Specialists
Associates of Arts -
Cuesta College
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