Luka Tsiklauri

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced Payroll Manager with 5 years of expertise in overseeing multi-state payroll operations across diverse industries. Proven track record of ensuring compliance with federal and state tax laws, managing payroll systems, and leading payroll teams. Adept at streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and handling high-volume payroll with accuracy and discretion.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Eco-tax, Inc

Brooklyn, NY

12.2022 - Current

Oversaw multi-state payroll for 500+ businesses using ADP, QBO and PR for clients from 50 states.
Led payroll audits and reduced error rates by 65% within the first year through automation.
Collaborated with HR and Finance to streamline onboarding, benefits integration, and GL reporting.
Managed payroll tax filings and year-end reporting including W-2s, 941s, and 1099s.

Payroll Supervisor

JOFAZ Transportation Inc.

Brooklyn, NY

04.2022 - 12.2022

Processed weekly and semi-monthly payroll for union and non-union staff (2500+ employees).
Trained and supervised a team of 8 payroll clerks; established SOPs to ensure consistent practices.
Coordinated garnishments, bonuses, and terminations in compliance with company policies.
Collaborated with accounting to reconcile payroll GL accounts monthly.
Supported successful transition to new HRIS (EOD) during system overhaul in 2022.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of New York At Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY

12-2020

Skills

Payroll Audits & Reconciliations
Tax Reporting: W-2, 941, 940, 1099, State Filings
Multi-State Payroll Compliance (CA, NY, TX, FL, GA, etc)
Payroll Processing (ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QBO, EOD, PR)
HRIS Systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle HCM)
Tax & Labor Law Compliance (FLSA, ACA, W-2, 941)
Payroll Reporting & Audits

Employee Benefits Administration
Multi-State & International Payroll
Budgeting & Cost Control
Team Leadership & Training
Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Macros)
Team Management & Cross-Department Coordination

Certification

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) – MyCPE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bilingual: English & Georgian, Russian
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Available to relocate or work remotely

Languages

English

Proficient (C2)

Georgian

Proficient (C2)

Russian

Intermediate (B1)

Timeline