Lesa Godbold
Jacksonville
Summary
Experienced payroll officer with a strong track record in managing large payroll transitions and leading teams. Directed the successful migration of 50,000 employees to Oracle Cloud HCM, resulting in improved payroll processing capabilities. Maintained regulatory compliance and effectively addressed payroll discrepancies to optimize operations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Director
Adecco Group
Jacksonville
09.2015 - Current
- Successfully transitioned the payroll system for 50,000 employees from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud HCM.
- Managed team of 19 in the US and 4 in Canada for consultant payroll, VMS uploads, garnishments, and contractor payables, enhancing payroll processing effectiveness.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies, providing payroll-related expertise to management and employees.
- Produced payroll documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines, collaborating with internal and external auditors during annual audit exercises.
- Coordinated with human resources to ensure accurate tracking of leave time and state mandated sick leave.
- Facilitated transition of contractor payables to Oracle Cloud by processing vendor setups and payments from PeopleSoft Financials.
- Contributed to implementation of Bullhorn timekeeping tool, replacing outdated fax imaging time collection method. Trained colleagues and branches on how to use the tool.
- Generate paper checks for employees and print stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Produced 1099s yearly for Contractor Payables vendors, worked directly with the tax department to ensure that W2's are accurate prior to W2's being produced.
Consultant Payroll Supervisor
Adecco Group
Jacksonville
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information to ensure accuracy in payroll processing.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using People Net, various VMS tools, PeopleSoft and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Processed gross pay, state and federal tax withholding, social security, Medicare and other deductions for all employees.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Assisted with both internal and external audits relating to processing of payroll.
- Implemented and routinely tested internal controls over tax compliance process.
- Documented procedures, identified areas for improving internal controls, and implemented policy changes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led project to streamline payroll distribution by minimizing printing and mailing of paper checks.
- Implemented pay card program with Money Network; this project helped reduce the number of paper checks by 95%.
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Adecco Group
Jacksonville
06.1999 - 05.2012
- Processed gross pay, state and federal tax withholding, social security, Medicare and other deductions for all employees.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Calculated overtime, vacation, and sick hours to ensure accuracy in payroll processing database.
- Processed various garnishments, including child support, bankruptcies and tax levies.
- Provided payroll expertise to management and employees for effective resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Assisted with auditing and responding to company accountants.
- Monitored and maintained sick leave files as administrator of sick leave program.
Payroll Specialist
Winn Dixie
Jacksonville
06.1992 - 05.1999
Education
Certified Payroll Professional - Payroll Administration
American Payroll Association
04-2014
High School Diploma -
N. B. Forrest High School
Jacksonville, FL06-1992
Skills
- Payroll management
- Payroll processing
- Wage calculation
- Payroll compliance
- Payroll system optimization
- Regulatory knowledge
- Data verification
- PeopleSoft HRMS expertise
- Oracle Cloud HCM expertise
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Dependability and flexibility
- Organization and prioritization
- Employee relations
Timeline
Payroll Director
Adecco Group
09.2015 - Current
Consultant Payroll Supervisor
Adecco Group
05.2012 - 09.2015
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Adecco Group
06.1999 - 05.2012
Payroll Specialist
Winn Dixie
06.1992 - 05.1999
Certified Payroll Professional - Payroll Administration
American Payroll Association
High School Diploma -
N. B. Forrest High School