MARIUM TAHIR
Doha
Summary
Dedicated Payroll and HR professional with a comprehensive understanding of employment laws, compliance issues, compensation and benefits plans. Expert in interpreting policies and implementing process improvements and staff-development initiatives to achieve corporate goals. Proven success in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining regulatory compliance. Detail-oriented and proactive, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, committed to fostering a productive and compliant workplace environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist III - Payroll, Benefits & Leave
Texas A&M University at Qatar
Doha
09.2022 - Current
- Process payroll for 400 employees
- Audit payroll transactions monthly for bank account reconciliations
- Prepare backup documentation and account allocations necessary to initiate bank transfers and issue/distribute paper checks
- Process payroll corrections and cancellations
- Handle funding changes for all employees and process Payroll Cost Transfer (PCTs)
- Process payroll payment requests (one-time payment, emoluments, tax withholding)
- Run monthly and biweekly reports (pay calc, missing cost allocation, LWOP, Vacation payout, terminated employees)
- Resolve outstanding payroll items discovered during bank reconciliation process
- Serve as main campus liaison for HR & Payroll functions
- Document HR/Payroll procedures and assist with streamlining processes for efficiency
- Train new HR/Payroll staff and supervise student worker
- Responsible for onboarding new staff and all student employees (including graduate assistants)
- Responsible for termination and offboarding/exit process for faculty, staff and student employees
- Hire staff, researchers and students in HR/Payroll system (Workday)
- Verify available budget for employment offers, and encumber funds
- Primary contact for Graduate Students' hiring, onboarding and preparing offer letters
- Serve as Primary Leave Administrator for TAMUQ
- Review and approve all leave requests including FMLA and ADA
- Generate monthly leave and termination reports for vacation and end of services benefits payout
- Ensure compliance with TAMU policies and guidelines and Qatar law
- Audit, verify and correct Months of State Service for all employees and prepare annual report for Service Awards.
- Maintain up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on compensation and benefits
Business Administrator I
Texas A&M University at Qatar
Doha
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Process payroll for 400 employees
- Prepare backup documentation and account allocations necessary to initiate bank transfers and issue/distribute paper checks
- Assist with monthly bank reconciliation
- Process payroll corrections and cancellations
- Handle funding changes for all employees and process PCTs
- Process payroll payment requests (one-time payment, emoluments, tax withholding)
- Serve as main campus liaison for HR & Payroll functions
- Assist employees with their payroll inquiries
- Document Payroll procedures and assist with streamlining the processes for efficiency
- Monitor, respond and assign employment actions through online ticket system (Service-Now)
- Hire staff, researchers and students in HR/Payroll system (Workday)
- Verify available budget for employment offers, and encumber funds
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of accounting records
- Streamlined workflows
- Developed monthly reports
- Oversaw process improvement initiatives
- Promote customer service and office efficiency
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries professionally and promptly
- Improved overall workflow efficiency by conducting regular process audits and implementing necessary improvements
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources
- Completed bi-weekly payroll transfer for 200 employees.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff
Financial Accountant I
Texas A&M University at Qatar
Doha
12.2017 - 01.2022
- Communicate effectively with internal & external departments, vendors & customers
- Post and process financial transactions in FAMIS for reimbursements
- Process Equity transfer in EPIK for TEES transactions
- Assist with TEES account reconciliations
- Process DCR's for corrections and provide backup for audit
- Process and approve travel requests & expense reports for faculty, staff and students
- Verify available budget for travel expenses
- Assist with Concur travel training for faculty and staff
- Handle and assign travel cards to employees
- Process dependent tuition payments and verify eligibility
- Review of faculty, staff, and external payment documentation for compliance
- Conduct weekly on-campus Business Operations help sessions for faculty and staff
- Prepare, distribute, and facilitate the collection of payments from external entities
- Assist with cash collection, issue receipts, coordinate bank deposits, and process bank transfers to TAMUQ employees and local Qatar vendors
- Update payroll records on monthly basis
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by researching and analyzing information and data
- Process payment of invoices & reimbursements.
- Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Streamlined payroll processing through automation improvements resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
Administrative Associate III
Texas A&M University at Qatar
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Communicate effectively with internal & external departments, vendors & customers
- Post and process financial transactions in FAMIS for reimbursements
- Process Equity transfer in EPIK for TEES transactions
- Assist with TEES account reconciliations
- Process DCR's for corrections and provide backup for audit
- Process and approve travel requests & expense reports for faculty, staff and students
- Verify available budget for travel expenses
- Assist with Concur travel training for faculty and staff
- Handle and assign travel cards to employees
- Process dependent tuition payments and verify eligibility
- Review of faculty, staff, and external payment documentation for compliance
- Conduct weekly on-campus Business Operations help sessions for faculty and staff
- Prepare, distribute, and facilitate the collection of payments from external entities
- Assist with cash collection, issue receipts, coordinate bank deposits, and process bank transfers to TAMUQ employees and local Qatar vendors
- Update payroll records on monthly basis
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by researching and analyzing information and data
- Process payment of invoices & reimbursements.
- Managed confidential documents, safeguarding company information while maintaining strict adherence to privacy protocols.
IETLS Exam Invigilator
British Council
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Support the Head Invigilators with the day-to-day operation of examination venues
- Assist with set up of examination venue
- Assist and supervisor candidates prior to, and during, examination
- Address student queries during exam and correct examination irregularities
- Collect and collate scripts at the end of the exam in accordance with strict procedures
- Assist with the preparation of script envelopes.
Teaching Assistant
Middle East International School
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Facilitate instruction for assigned classes
- Attend and participate in faculty meeting and activities
- Management of classroom process, including discipline & management of individual student's educational progress
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Apply appropriate concepts to classroom and school activities
- Assist with extra-curricular activities as needed
- Record and report student achievement to Head of Staff
- Prepare students monthly progress reports for parents.
Teacher
The Next Generation School
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge
- Devise and write new curriculum materials
- Develop and use the relevant teaching aid
- Use a combination of different methods and techniques of teaching
- Prepare weekly lesson plans and year planner
- Maintain student records
- Attend staff meetings.
Teaching Assistant
Iqra English School
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Assist with preparation and delivery of lesson plan
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students
- Provide support for individual students in- and out- of the classroom to ensure success
- Student support and social skills development for at-risk students
- Prepare and present of student achievements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education & Journalism -
University of the Punjab
01.2013
Skills
- Workday
- Laserfiche
- AggieBuy
- Concur
- Canopy
- DocuSign
- FAMIS
- HRIS Systems
- Microsoft Office
- ServiceNow
- SharePoint
- Payroll Processing
- Leave and FMLA Administration
- Compensation and benefits
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Orientation and Onboarding
- HR Policies Implementation
- Termination and Exit Interviews
- Records Management
- Employee Relations
- Staff training/development
- Report Generation
- Project Management
- Confidential Document Control
- Presentation Preparation
- Financial Reporting
Certification
- Fundamental Payroll Certification - APA, San Antonio (2019)
- Global Payroll Management Workshop - APA, Maryland (2018)
- Analytical Skills Training, New York (2015)
Timeline
HR Generalist III - Payroll, Benefits & Leave
Texas A&M University at Qatar
09.2022 - Current
Business Administrator I
Texas A&M University at Qatar
02.2022 - 08.2022
Financial Accountant I
Texas A&M University at Qatar
12.2017 - 01.2022
Administrative Associate III
Texas A&M University at Qatar
08.2014 - 11.2017
IETLS Exam Invigilator
British Council
05.2014 - 06.2015
Teaching Assistant
Middle East International School
02.2014 - 08.2014
Teacher
The Next Generation School
08.2013 - 01.2014
Teaching Assistant
Iqra English School
03.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Education & Journalism -
University of the Punjab