McKenzie Black
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Results-driven Payroll Specialist with experience in managing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Proficient in processing payroll accurately and efficiently while optimizing HR processes to enhance organizational effectiveness. Skilled in handling employee relations and providing exceptional service to employees.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HR and Payroll Specialist
Venable's Construction
Amarillo, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Created spreadsheet and ran an average of $300,000 payroll weekly for approximately 250 employees.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Assisted in prompt resolution of garnishments and child support notices from the Attorney General's office.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies.
- Skilled in Quickbooks with creating journal entries, chart of accounts, and the vendor center.
- Proficient in navigating and adhering to federal regulations, including those mandated by the IRS, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations.
- Highly knowledgeable with the payroll/HR system Atlas and microsoft office.
Teacher
Hillside Elementary School
Amarillo, TX
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Taught both 4th grade and Kindergarten at Hillside Elementary.
- Attended regular teacher training to continue professional development such as Reading Academies (year long training), Reading/Writing Team Lead Trainings, technology enhancement training (Promethean board), Special Education Trainings, CRAZE safety training, campus wide staff development trainings, and Number Talk training.
- Aligned student learning objectives and lesson plans with state and district curriculum requirements.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05-2020
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK08-2015
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Adept
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Employee Relations
Timeline
HR and Payroll Specialist
Venable's Construction
03.2024 - Current
Teacher
Hillside Elementary School
08.2020 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
West Texas A&M University
University of Oklahoma
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