Leigh Clark
Buford,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Payroll Specialist adept at processing payroll, annuities, benefits, 401K, ROTH, garnishments, as well as documentation and reporting functions. Processed payroll for 1000+ employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Analyst
Landis & Gyr
Alpharetta, GA
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Responsible for processing biweekly & monthly disbursements for 1000+ employees of multi-state and multi-national payrolls including garnishments, benefits, and taxes of employees consistent with federal and state wage & hour laws
- Processed off-cycle payroll distributions (e.g., bonus, severance, corrections)
- Managed timecard processing; maintained and optimized timecard systems
- Prepared payroll reports including distribution of bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports as necessary for each reporting department
- Adhered to all payroll procedures, processes and controls and/or check lists to verify data integrity as well as assisted in troubleshooting data issues
- Reviewed and analyzed current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
- Assisted with payroll compliance audits and payroll aspects of financial audits, with both internal and external auditors
- Responded to information requests from employees, finance and tax departments
- Fulfilled wage garnishment requirements by completing forms, adjusting payroll records, documenting, and transmitting withholdings.
- Resolved discrepancies in payroll, initiated journal entries, and provided support to Accounting and investigated any issues
Benefits Coordinator
Ultimate Software Group Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided telephonic and email support to employees of Client base assignment of 7+ clients with 200+ employees for each client, in regards to open enrollment, life events and related questions, through Benefits Employee Engagement Center.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each individual on available options and assisted with navigation within UltiPro.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone and email, with average daily interaction of 87 calls and 42 emails.
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
Payroll Specialist
ADP - Automated Data Processing
Alpharetta, GA
12.2012 - 08.2018
- Performed full range of payroll functions to clients including processing payrolls, audits, tax compliance, time keeping, file imports, implementation and payroll reporting in multi-state, multi-frequency, high-volume call center environment
- Implementation of new clients to ensure accuracy of account information and client understanding of payroll software, processes and cutoffs
- Selectively chosen to be RUN SME for special project Pilot, Resource on RUN
- Ambassador of CPA pilot in Alpharetta, GA - Small Business Unit
- Ambassador of implementation of in-house search engine Einstein.
- Client Experience/Net Promoter Survey scores consistently in 95-100% range
- Performance results/Client Experience scores led to personal, 2014 ADP SBS Bullseye Award – 1st place
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GASkills
- ADP Work Force Now
- Kronos (UltiPro)
- Solid working knowledge of general payroll protocols, accounting principles and Federal and State regulations
- Strong understanding of data workflows and root cause analysis, accountability, compliance, confidentiality and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Advanced level experience with ADP systems and Microsoft Office Products and G-Suite
- Computer proficiency including excellent skills using Excel Pivot Tables, View Lookups and Charts
Timeline
Payroll Analyst
Landis & Gyr
03.2020 - 08.2022
Benefits Coordinator
Ultimate Software Group Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2020
Payroll Specialist
ADP - Automated Data Processing
12.2012 - 08.2018
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Middle Georgia State University