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Lanette Seaholm

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Dynamic Payroll & Benefits Administrator with a proven track record at Cascade Dafo, Inc., excelling in benefits administration and payroll processing. Leveraging strong analytical skills and effective communication, I streamlined processes, enhanced employee relations, and ensured compliance, resulting in improved accuracy and employee satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional results in HR functions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Cascade Dafo, Inc.
12.2017 - Current
  • Administer 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
  • Able to learn and adapt quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Manage payroll data entry and processing for over 300 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Verify and submit timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Process payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Calculate payroll deductions by accurately using Paylocity payroll solution and process payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Respond to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
  • Perform data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
  • Complete payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
  • Respond to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Manage and updated employee benefits information.
  • Audit timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Reconcile payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Manage job protected leave programs (FMLA, WA PFML, PWFA, ADA)

Business Manager

Gallery Press Publishing, Inc.
10.2004 - 12.2017
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
  • Compiled monthly, quarterly and annual corporate tax reports
  • Oversaw cash flow
  • Prepared and analyzed monthly sales reports
  • Process payroll and calculated monthly, quarterly and annual payroll taxes
  • Calculated commission reports monthly
  • Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
  • Oversaw production and assembly functions
  • Monitored inventory levels and managed product cost allocation
  • Planed, directed, supervised and coordinated work activities of staff relating to employment, compensation and employee relations.

Accounting Manager/Administrator, Human Resources

Mechatronics, Inc.
02.2000 - 09.2004
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Processed payroll for salary and hourly employees using ADP payroll system
  • Generated monthly sales reports and calculate employee sales commission
  • Administered and coordinated employee benefit programs including 401(k) and group insurance programs
  • Conducted new employee orientations
  • Addressed employee relation issues and concerns
  • Assisted in the recruitment process for all job postings
  • Maintained daily cash management reports constantly monitoring bank account and line of credit balance
  • Supervised accounts receivable and accounts payable

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Skills

  • Benefits administration
  • Employee relations
  • Human resources
  • Payroll processing
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Time management proficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Plan administration

Timeline

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Cascade Dafo, Inc.
12.2017 - Current

Business Manager

Gallery Press Publishing, Inc.
10.2004 - 12.2017

Accounting Manager/Administrator, Human Resources

Mechatronics, Inc.
02.2000 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Western Washington University
Lanette Seaholm