Lauren Hite
Detroit
Summary
A seasoned Payroll Manager seeking to leverage my 8 years of experience in payroll processing and management to contribute towards the efficiency of your organization's payroll operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Administrator
Honigman LLP
07.2023 - Current
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay cycles for exempt, non-exempt, and independent contractor pay groups.
- Create annual staff budget and perform monthly analysis to compare budget to actuals for senior management review
- Create standard operating procedures for all payroll processing initiatives
- Manage all payroll tax accounts.
- Spearhead preparations for year-end closing activities such as W-2 distribution and tax reporting reconciliation.
Payroll Manager
BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversaw one direct report for the payroll processing of one bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt pay groups.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
- Led cross-functional teams in payroll-related projects, fostering collaboration and driving successful outcomes.
- Optimized tax filing procedures, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.
- Facilitated transition to new payroll system, minimizing disruptions and maintaining payroll continuity.
- Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution
Payroll Specialist
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Processed large-scale payrolls for multiple locations for non-exempt and exempt pay groups on a bi-weekly pay cycle
- Prepared Federal, State, and Local tax withholding payments maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Managed Short Term Disability and Workers Compensation payments
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN05.2019
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Taxes
- Multi-State Payroll Taxes
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Software Implementation
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Senior Payroll Administrator
Honigman LLP
07.2023 - Current
Payroll Manager
BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals
08.2021 - 06.2023
Payroll Specialist
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bethel University
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