Laura Jackson
1802 Sowell Rd,Brewton
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with extensive experience at Grede LLC, adept at streamlining payroll processes and resolving discrepancies. Proficient in ADP payroll systems and committed to maintaining compliance with tax regulations. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and enhancing employee satisfaction through efficient payroll management and timely issue resolution.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk
Escambia County Commission
- Processed payroll data using automated systems ensuring timely employee payments.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
- Reviewed timecards for accuracy, identifying discrepancies for resolution.
- Supported month-end reporting by organizing and compiling payroll data.
- Collaborated with HR to ensure compliance with labor regulations and policies.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll, providing clear and accurate information.
- Contributed to the development of payroll process improvements enhancing efficiency.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of payroll software and procedures.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
- Resolved issues arising from incorrect payments or missing information by collaborating with managers to gather necessary details promptly.
- Established a well-organized filing system for maintaining all payroll-related documents securely.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying updated on regulations and submitting timely reports.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, fostering a positive working environment.
- Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of employee records.
- Developed effective communication channels for addressing employee concerns regarding paychecks, leave balances, and overtime calculations.
- Managed garnishments and levies in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring proper withholding from employee wages.
- Collaborated with HR to update employee benefits in payroll system, ensuring accurate deductions and contributions.
- Enhanced payroll processing accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating employee records.
- Provided training to new payroll clerks, sharing best practices and system knowledge.
- Optimized direct deposit setup for employees, ensuring prompt and reliable salary payments.
- Enhanced accuracy of timekeeping records, verifying employee hours worked against payroll data.
- Improved employee satisfaction with efficient resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Facilitated employee understanding of payroll issues, providing detailed explanations and quick resolutions.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, staying updated on changes in tax laws.
Payroll Specialist
Grede LLC
10.1999 - 06.2021
- Processed payroll for employees using ADP Workforce Now system, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements.
- Collaborated with HR to maintain employee records, updating changes in status or compensation efficiently.
- Assisted in resolving payroll discrepancies through detailed analysis of timekeeping and attendance data.
- Conducted audits on payroll data to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Supported year-end reporting processes by compiling necessary documentation and preparing tax forms accurately.
- Developed streamlined processes for data entry, reducing errors and improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive employee information while adhering to data protection regulations consistently.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for Number employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Collaborated with human resources, adcounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to payroll transactions for accurate financial reporting purposes.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Reviewed time records for Number employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Coordinated annual open enrollment process for employee benefits, ensuring seamless integration into the payroll system.
- Partnered with external auditors during annual audit cycles, ensuring accurate representation of payroll records.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing an automated timekeeping system.
- Analyzed and updated payroll policies to reflect changing tax laws, safeguarding company against potential penalties and fines.
- Identified and corrected payroll discrepancies, ensuring employees were paid accurately and fostering trust within workforce.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management, highlighting payroll trends and providing actionable insights for budget planning.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business Management
Huntington College
Montgomery, AL05.2014
Associate Of Applied Science - Business Management
Jefferson Davis College
Brewton, AL05.2010
Skills
- Data entry
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Payroll discrepancies
- Accounts receivable
- Excel proficiency
- Payroll policies
- Benefits administration
- Payroll inquiries
- Maintaining files
- Direct deposit setup
- Payroll tax filing
- Math skills
- Filing
- Recording data
- Reviewing data
- Payroll training
- Information protection
- Records management
- Payroll deductions
- Checking time cards
- Tax compliance
- Report preparation
- Employee relations
- Payroll auditing
- Employee file management
- Payroll adjustments
- Expense reimbursements
- New employee onboarding
- Financial software
- Payroll best practices
- Payroll regulations
- Overtime calculation
- Wage verification
- Compiling data
- Excellent communicator
- ADP payroll
- Timesheet verification
- Tracking wage garnishments
- Child support orders
- Check preparation
- Direct deposit processing
- Garnishment processing
- Year-end processing
- Payroll calculation
- Microsoft office
- Typing and 10-key entry
- E-mail and telephone communication
- Paperwork processing
- Customer service
- Wages and deduction calculation
- Clerical support
- Conflict resolution
- Timekeeping
- Dependable and adaptable
- Employee file maintenance
- Vacation and leave tracking
- Automated and manual check processing
- Stress tolerance
- Employee training
- Timecard management
- Work planning
- Period-end reporting
- Pay adjustments
- Time tracking and review
- Employment verification
- Decision-making
- Payroll reconciliation
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Grede LLC
10.1999 - 06.2021
Payroll Clerk
Escambia County Commission
Bachelor Of Science - Business Management
Huntington College
Associate Of Applied Science - Business Management
Jefferson Davis College
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