Lauren Hite
Southfield,MI
Summary
A seasoned Payroll professional who is adept at leading payroll operations. I significantly enhanced accuracy and efficiency at Franciscan Alliance, Inc. and BB&E Consulting Engineers by spearheading critical ERP system transitions. My expertise in payroll administration and exceptional interpersonal skills have streamlined processes, ensuring compliance and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, I excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Administrator
Honigman LLP
Detroit, MI
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured timely and accurate payroll processing for bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay cycles for exempt, non-exempt, and independent contractor pay groups. Employee Count: 625
- Managed all employee data in HRIS and timekeeping systems
- Built annual compensation budget and performed monthly analysis to compare budget to actuals
- Reconciled all general ledger benefit accounts on a monthly basis
- Created standard operating procedures for all payroll processing initiatives
- Performed all year-end payroll activities for W-2 distribution
Payroll Manager
BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals
Northville, MI
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversaw one direct report in the processing of one bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt pay groups. Employee Count: 350
- Managed all payroll tax accounts and business registrations
- Assisted with foreign wage payments and payment reconciliations
- Performed monthly benefits reconciliations to ensure proper collection/billing of benefit premiums
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations
- Facilitated transition to new payroll system, minimizing disruptions and maintaining payroll continuity
- Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution
Wage and Tax Lead Specialist
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
Mishawaka, IN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised the preparation and distribution of non-exempt and exempt payrolls for all locations. Employee Count: 18,000
- Served on implementation team for ERP transition from PeopleSoft to Workday
- Managed all wage assignment and payroll tax initiatives
- Monitored customer service dashboard to ensure compliance with service level agreements
- Initiated all child support and third party vendor payments
- Assisted with W-2 and 1095-C distribution
Payroll Specialist
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
Mishawaka, USA
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Processed large-scale payrolls for multiple company locations for non-exempt and exempt pay groups on a bi-weekly pay cycle. Employee Count: 5,000
- Prepared Federal, State, and Local tax withholding payments, maintaining regulatory compliance
- Managed Short Term Disability payments, Employment Verifications, and Workers Compensation claims
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders
- Maintained the integrity of data in HRIS and timekeeping systems
- Reconciled payroll liability general ledger accounts monthly
- Reviewed and approved expense report reimbursement payments
- Served on implementation team for ERP transition from PeopleSoft to Workday
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bethel University
Mishawaka05.2019
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Taxes
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Software Implementation
- High Attention to Detail
- Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Effective Organizational and Multi-Tasking Abilities
- Strong Problem Solving Skills
- High Accuracy in Maintaining Privacy with Sensitive Information
Accomplishments
- Completed two end-to-end software transitions, PeopleSoft to Workday | Paycor to ADP
- Reduced annual cost for payroll services by 31%
- Decreased the life cycle of payroll processing by 20%
- Integrated newly acquired personnel into our established payroll systems for two company acquisitions
- Payroll department centralization and virtualization
- Multi-state payroll tax filing and deposit experience in over 40 states
Software
- Workday
- PeopleSoft
- ADP-Workforce Now
- ADPSmartCompliance
- Paycor
- Kronos
- Ajera
- iNetTime
- Aderant
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, OneDrive)
Timeline
Senior Payroll Administrator
Honigman LLP
07.2023 - 12.2024
Payroll Manager
BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals
08.2021 - 06.2023
Wage and Tax Lead Specialist
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2021
Payroll Specialist
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bethel University
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