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McKayla Crosswell

Summary

Experienced Payroll Specialist with 6 years of expertise in managing payroll processes in remote environments. Adept at ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, handling compliance with tax regulations, and managing benefits and deductions. Skilled in utilizing payroll software to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Known for a detail-oriented approach, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills when collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist (Remote)

ResultsCX
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • I successfully processed more than 500 employees' payroll in a one-stop pay run, from calculation to disbursement.
  • Collaborated with the HR and finance teams to ensure accurate booking of all payroll transactions, such as bonuses, overtime, and leaves, in every cycle.
  • Directed all federal, state, and local tax declarations, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance with changing laws, and remained current on changes in tax law to prevent disparities.
  • Compiled detailed payroll reports and oversaw audits to ensure financial record accuracy, solidifying organization-wide adherence to company policies and government requirements.
  • Awarded by senior management for exceptional streamlining of payroll processes, reducing processing time by 20%, and increasing employee satisfaction with the payroll system.

Payroll Coordinator

Global Response
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed payroll for a distributed team in several regions, getting salary and benefits paid on time while keeping proper records of all payroll activities.
  • I assisted in manufacturing year-end payroll procedures, including tax filings, W2 education, and reconciliations, to fulfill all time limits.
  • Provided clear and concise responses to payroll, deductions, and benefits questions, and resolved any issues that may arise with staff members.
  • Worked with stakeholders on the integration of several payroll systems to synchronize the data stream and reconciliation between scales.
  • I assisted HR in benefits administration, employee enrollments, deductions, and benefit changes during the payroll cycle.

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Dynata
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Managed biweekly payroll for 300 employees; reconciled timekeeping records, executed overtime calculations, and withholdings.
  • Ensured proper balances for benefit deduction and credit accounts (health insurance, retirement, and other employee benefits recognition accounts).
  • Performed manual pay audits and reconciliations to confirm payroll adherence to company protocols and regulatory compliance.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies with assistance, and functioned as the link between employees and management to resolve standstills.
  • I created and maintained payroll reports, including labor costs, overtime, and tax summaries, to help management prepare budgets and make decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boyd Anderson High School
05-2019

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Payroll Administration
  • Payroll Audits & Reconciliation
  • Payroll Software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Tax Compliance
  • Multi-State Payroll
  • New Employee Processing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Payroll Specialist (Remote)

ResultsCX
05.2022 - 05.2023

Payroll Coordinator

Global Response
02.2021 - 04.2022

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Dynata
02.2020 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Boyd Anderson High School
McKayla Crosswell