Latanya Russell
Atlanta,USA
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Analyst with 10+ years of experience overseeing payroll operations for large, unionized workforces (450–1100+ employees). Proven expertise in payroll tax compliance, garnishment processing, and payroll system integration. Known for precision, confidentiality, and a strong understanding of federal/state labor laws. Seeking to leverage my knowledge and leadership to streamline payroll operations in a growth-focused organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Analyst
Airgas
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee payroll processing for 1000+ employees, ensuring accurate deductions, tax withholdings, and compliance.
- Validate federal, state, and local tax filings; prepare quarterly and annual payroll reports.
- Coordinate 401(k) processing and union-specific deductions for Teamsters.
- Resolve complex discrepancies and enforce garnishment orders (bankruptcies, student loans, child support).
- Partner with internal teams to develop customized payroll reports and ensure timely delivery.
- Reduced 401k union interest cost by 35%
- Implemented a new PTO reduction cost audit process by 31%
Payroll Manager
TriMark Health Services
04.2014 - 02.2020
- Managed end-to-end payroll for 1100+ weekly employees, reducing error rates through systematic audit checks by 43%
- Ensured consistent compliance with federal and local regulations, and updated internal policies accordingly.
- Trained payroll staff and cross-functional teams on payroll systems and compliance updates.
- Led migration and maintenance of payroll software; streamlined reporting processes.
- Collaborated with HR and Finance teams to align payroll operations with organizational changes.
Account Billing Specialist
3PD, Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Administered monthly invoicing and vendor payments while handling high-volume billing inquiries.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies in billing through coordination with accounting and operations teams.
- Performed system audits and maintained financial accuracy across customer accounts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA05.2017
Skills
- ADP SmartCompliance
- Kronos
- Workday
- SAP
- Paycor
- Paycom
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- General Ledger
- A/P
- Payroll Tax
- Garnishments
- 401(k)
- Labor Regulations
- Strong communication
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Team work
- Payroll auditing
- Payroll processing
- General ledger
- Year-end processing
Core Competencies
ADP SmartCompliance, Kronos, Workday, SAP, Paycor, Paycom, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, General Ledger, A/P, Payroll Tax, Garnishments, 401(k), Labor Regulations, Strong communication, Leadership, Problem solving, Adaptability, Team work
Timeline
Payroll Analyst
Airgas
01.2022 - Current
Payroll Manager
TriMark Health Services
04.2014 - 02.2020
Account Billing Specialist
3PD, Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Clayton State University
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