Madison Roderick
Turlock,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with 9 years of experience managing multi-state payroll, benefits administration, and compliance in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Workday, ADP, and Fidelity payroll integrations with a proven track record of ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Strong communicator with experience in collaborating across HR, Finance and external vendors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
Remote, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Process biweekly payroll for 700+ employees across 22 states in the US and Canada, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and provincial tax laws.
- Manage benefit deductions, garnishments, and retirement plan contributions with accuracy.
- Partner with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper cost allocations.
- Audit payroll reports, identify errors, and implement process improvements that reduced corrections by 60%.
- Serve as primary liaison with vendors (ADP, Fidelity, Workday) to troubleshoot system integrations.
- Collaborated with auditors and internal teams during (4) 401(k) audits and (1) payroll audit, streamlining documentation and correcting discrepancies that resulted in measurable cost savings and strengthened compliance.
Payroll Administrator
Wilkinson Construction Inc.
San Mateo, CA
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Supported payroll processing for 50+ employees, including onboarding, terminations, and status changes.
- Monitored compliance with wage and hour laws and prepared reports for auditors.
- Assisted employees with payroll inquiries, ensuring clear communication and resolution.
- Improved payroll documentation process, reducing processing time by 4 hours.
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Gray Line of San Francisco
San Francisco , CA
10.2015 - 12.2019
- Administered biweekly payroll for 200+ employees, including tour guides, seasonal staff, and office personnel, ensuring accuracy and compliance with California labor laws.
- Managed employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and commuter benefits, serving as the main point of contact for staff inquiries.
- Processed new hires, terminations, and status changes in the HRIS system, ensuring accurate benefit and payroll records.
- Partnered with Finance to reconcile payroll and benefit invoices, identifying and correcting discrepancies that improved cost accuracy.
- Coordinated with insurance and retirement plan providers to resolve employee issues and maintain compliance.
- Supported audits by preparing required documentation and reports, contributing to smooth and timely completions.
- Developed onboarding materials to educate employees on payroll processes, benefits options, and compliance requirements.
Education
Merced College
Merced, CASkills
- Payroll Processing (US & Canada)
- Garnishment, Deductions & Benefits Administration
- Multi-State & Local Tax Compliance
- Payroll Reconciliation & Reporting
- Process Improvements & Auditing
- Employee Support & Communication
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Payroll Administrator
Wilkinson Construction Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2021
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Gray Line of San Francisco
10.2015 - 12.2019
Merced College
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