Marina Harper
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic Payroll and Benefits Administrator with extensive experience, excelling in payroll processing and benefits management. Proven track record in compliance assurance and fostering positive employee relations. Adept in several payroll applications and committed to delivering exceptional service with a friendly, positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Benefits
KFK Group, LLC
New Orleans, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Processed payroll for employees using advanced payroll software systems.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations during payroll processing.
- Resolve discrepancies between payroll records and employee inquiries.
- Collaborate with HR to resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies.
- Updated employee records and ensured accuracy.
- Prepared payroll reports for management review and analysis, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Oversaw benefits and retirement plan open enrollments throughout the year.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by resolving issues with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Implemented innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
Accounting and Office Assistant
All Saints Church
New Orleans, LA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Processed receivables and payables, recorded payroll in QuickBooks to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Maintain bookkeeping records and accounting system files, reconciling with the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy
- Reconcile monthly bank statements, ensuring accuracy of all accounts.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, including document management and supply procurement, facilitating smooth operations for staff.
- Managed daily office operations and organized filing systems, contributing to efficient workflow.
- Provided administrative support to staff and volunteers during church services.
- Prepared materials for meetings and events, ensuring timely delivery.
People Team Specialist
Cloudflare
San Francisco, CA
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Created training materials for new team members to support consistent onboarding.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in customer interaction and service management.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members, enhancing overall team productivity.
- Facilitated team meetings to clarify goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and improve communication.
- Generated monthly status reports summarizing current project statuses and upcoming tasks.
- Ensured compliance with company policies by monitoring employee activities regularly.
Human Resources and Benefits Administrator
First Republic Bank
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Revamped onboarding and orientation process, enhancing content and engagement through additional speakers and topics.
- Onboarding new employees, including conducting new hire orientation.
- Administered employee benefit plans, including 401k enrollments and COBRA.
- Communicated with employees to clarify company policies and ensure comprehensive understanding.
- Manage relationships with employees to promote positive work experience.
- Managed wellness and safety programs, promoting a healthy and safe work environment.
- Respond to EDD, worker’s compensation and federal and state mandated requirements.
- Participate in developing departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Extole, Inc.
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Completed implementation of new payroll software and renewed benefit plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Processed payroll for employees using ADP Workforce Now system.
- Process payroll semi-monthly and create payroll journals for finance entry.
- Administered benefit plans, reconciling invoices and generating reports for informed decision-making.
- Coordinated annual benefits open enrollment and communicated changes effectively.
- Administer compensation, benefits, training and development, worker’s compensation, employment and labor relations issues, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
- Managed stock option approval process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with documentation standards.
- Prepare severance packages and COBRA notices for workforce reduction.
- Provided assistance in the development of policies related to payroll and benefits administration.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations consistently.
- Managed employee data updates in HR information systems efficiently.
Education
California State University, East Bay
Associate in Arts - Business Administration courses
Chabot College
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Benefits management
- HRIS applications
- ADP WorkforceNow
- UltiPro, Ceridian, Paychex Flex
- Timekeeping systems
- Payroll software expertise
- Data reconciliation
- Knowledge of Mac and PC Platforms
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Adobe Suite
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Payroll and Benefits
KFK Group, LLC
03.2025 - Current
Accounting and Office Assistant
All Saints Church
03.2024 - 03.2025
People Team Specialist
Cloudflare
07.2015 - 12.2019
Human Resources and Benefits Administrator
First Republic Bank
09.2013 - 12.2014
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Extole, Inc.
10.2012 - 06.2013
California State University, East Bay
Associate in Arts - Business Administration courses
Chabot College