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LaTonya R. Joyner

Newark

Summary

Objective: Senior Administrative Analyst with 25 years of successful experience in Human Resources, Payroll and Pension. Recognized consistently for performance excellence, hard work and attention to detail. Always looking for career growth and team building.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Administrative Analyst

City Of Newark
12.2000 - Current
  • Process enrollment applications, inter-fund transfers, withdrawals and certifications for State PERS, PFRS and DCRP retirement systems.
  • Perform bi-weekly payroll processes, generating checks and direct deposits.
  • Process voucher contracts for payments to active and retired employees pension fund accounts.
  • Audit and reconcile quarterly IROC reports for State retirement system.
  • Make recommendations to higher level management on administrative and procedural problems.
  • Make recommendations to correct problems and draft correspondences.
  • Process IRS Levies, Child Support and Wage Garnishments.
  • Coordinate with Personnel/HR to assist with police and fire recruits orientation for health benefits and pensions.
  • Assist with supervision of all pension/payroll tasks and training of newly hired personnel.
  • Assist with year end processes and adjustments for successful generation of employee W2 forms.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance, coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established deadlines.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
  • Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.

Administrative Analyst

City Of Newark
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • Processed requisitions and voucher contracts for payments of monthly health insurance bills for all active and retired employees.
  • Processed PeopleSoft generated reports weekly for daily operations of health benefits.
  • Processed enrollment applications, inter-fund transfers, withdrawals and certifications for State police and fire retirement system (PFRS Pension).
  • Update and advised management on administrative and procedural problems.
  • Reviewed office staff work and provided advice, assistance and instruction on assignments.
  • Maintained essential human resources records and files.
  • Customer service, managed over 30 calls per day and typing.
  • Demonstrated operational knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Police Aide

City Of Newark
08.1997 - 01.1998
  • Answered phones and provided assistance to callers.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Observed strict confidentiality guidelines to properly secure information and data.
  • Performed daily typing and filing for legal affairs unit.
  • Wrote parking tickets and appeared in court for the City regarding parking summons that I issued.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
05.2023

Diploma - General/College

Columbia High School
Maplewood, NJ
06.1988

Skills

  • PeopleSoft/LGS Systems
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Self-Motivated, Flexible and Adaptable
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • MS Office and Excel

Timeline

Senior Administrative Analyst

City Of Newark
12.2000 - Current

Administrative Analyst

City Of Newark
01.1998 - 12.2000

Police Aide

City Of Newark
08.1997 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Diploma - General/College

Columbia High School
LaTonya R. Joyner