LATOYA TURNBULL
Uniondale,NY
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Specialist bringing 15 years' experience in accounting and operations management. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management.
Enthusiastic professional with a background spent processing multi-state and global payrolls. A hardworking Payroll Specialist focused on maintaining company policies and procedures while promoting a vast knowledge of tax and wage regulations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Analyst
Henry Schein
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality of employee information, adhering to company policies and legal requirements for data protection.
- Reviewed time records for 100+ employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Supported audit teams during annual reviews by providing requested documentation in a timely manner, demonstrating strong organizational skills .
- Reduced overpayments by implementing a robust system of checks and balances throughout the entire payroll processing cycle.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to manage employee benefits administration, including enrollment and deductions tracking.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies promptly, addressing employee concerns and maintaining satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with internal departments to streamline communication regarding employee data updates and changes affecting payroll calculations.
- Enhanced payroll accuracy by conducting thorough audits and ensuring proper documentation of all transactions.
- Coordinated efforts across multiple departments during mergers or acquisitions to ensure seamless integration of new employees into existing payroll systems.
- Maintained accurate records of paid time off, sick leave, and vacation accruals for timely distribution of benefits.
- Served as liaison between the company''s payroll department and external vendors, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Payroll Coordinator
Paychex
10.2014 - 07.2021
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Completed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-weekly, monthly payroll for 500+ employees.
- Reduced payroll errors by diligently auditing employee timecards and promptly addressing discrepancies.
- Provided backup support for fellow team members during peak periods or absences, ensuring uninterrupted payroll processing continuity.
- Managed year-end processes including W-2 distribution, ensuring timely delivery to employees and compliance with IRS guidelines.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Managed payroll processing of weekly payroll union employees locally and multi-state
Supervisor/ Call Center
CoreLogic
09.2000 - 07.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Outstanding Achiever for 7 years in a row
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Auditing
- Tax Compliance
- Garnishments Handling
- Time sheet review
- Telephone and email etiquette
- New hire processing
- Financial reports
- Payroll Tax Filing
- Exceptionally organized
- Record-keeping
- Pro Advisor/ Quickbooks Online
- HCM software: Adp, Paychex, Workday, Kronos, Peoplesoft
Certification
FCRA CERTIFICATION
CPP CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Payroll Analyst
Henry Schein
08.2021 - Current
Payroll Coordinator
Paychex
10.2014 - 07.2021
Supervisor/ Call Center
CoreLogic
09.2000 - 07.2013