Melissa Dahl
Barron,WI
Summary
Skilled in managing payroll and timekeeping operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payments. Possess strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to improve process efficiency and resolve discrepancies quickly. Contributed to enhancing team productivity and reducing errors in previous roles. Focused payroll clerk with several years of experience maintaining payroll information with confidentiality and accuracy. Exceptionally-skilled in records-keeping, commissions calculations and balancing payroll. Methodical Timekeeper proficient with Kronos system processes and tools. Keeps highly accurate records and fully documents any variances. Strong background in environments. Detail-oriented payroll clerk offering several years' experience in the accounting industry. Outstanding management, communication and organizational skills. Strong data entry and clerical abilities. Experienced Timekeeper with a background in managing time tracking and payroll systems. Strengths include high accuracy in data entry, strong organizational skills, and adeptness at maintaining records for labor cost management. Have successfully streamlined timekeeping processes to ensure efficient operations in previous roles. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Timekeeper/Payroll Coordinator
McCain Foods USA
Rice Lake, WI
08.1987 - 11.2024
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
- Generated reports detailing employee absences, tardiness, and overtime hours worked.
- Handled and resolved employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Provided support during financial audits related to payroll.
- Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
- Monitored employee attendance to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Maintained accurate records of employees' hours worked, including overtime and vacation time.
- Assisted with year-end payroll tasks, including the preparation of W-2 forms and other tax documents.
- Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
- Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for processing by payroll coordinator.
- Managed all payroll transactions, including deductions, bonuses, and new hire information.
- Reviewed and approved production timecards daily.
- Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to payroll contractor.
- Conducted regular payroll reconciliations to identify and rectify discrepancies.
- Collaborated with Human Resources staff to resolve discrepancies related to payroll issues.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Investigated any irregularities reported in the system and took corrective action as needed.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax reports and the filing of payroll taxes.
- Secured personal and payroll information in compliance with federal regulations.
- Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data, deleting errors, calculating and collecting information.
- Protected payroll operations and maintained employee confidence by keeping information private.
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
- Provided pay-related information to employees and managers on benefit plans, tax issues and collective bargaining provisions.
- Resolved inquiries from employees concerning their paychecks or other payroll-related matters.
- Identified, researched and resolved issues with hours worked.
- Coordinated with HR department to verify employee information and payroll processing.
- Verified past employment of candidate hires.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Posted work hours completed to files to properly bill clients.
- Created day-off schedules and monitored available and used days off for each employee.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Processed weekly and monthly payroll for employees accurately and on time.
- Prepared and distributed payslips to employees.
- Provided support during internal audits by responding to queries regarding payroll documents and transactions.
- Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls.
- Reconciled timekeeping records with general ledger accounts monthly.
- Created training materials for staff members related to timekeeping procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as backing up files and archiving old records.
- Conducted research on wage laws, regulations, and best practices for payroll processes.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by analyzing information and providing solutions.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
- Documented unplanned absences and time-card errors.
- Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Developed procedures for tracking changes in personnel status such as terminations, transfers, and promotions.
- Coordinated the direct deposit setup and adjustments for employees.
- Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.
- Coordinated special programs and donation drives involving payroll deductions.
- Conducted audits of payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Participated in meetings with department heads to discuss strategies for improving efficiency within the organization's timekeeping process.
- Maintained up-to-date payroll records by recording employee exemptions, transfers and resignations.
- Investigated and addressed payroll discrepancies, liaising between staff and administrative team to expedite error resolution.
- Tracked and managed employee leave balances, including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
- Audited incoming and outgoing shift data to verify accuracy of assigned shifts.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Established employee payroll files and updated existing files with new information.
- Maintained confidentiality around sensitive employee information at all times.
- Handled payroll help desk and answered questions regarding correct and accurate payroll time entry.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
- Verified accuracy of timesheets before submitting them for processing.
- Processed and issued employee paychecks, statements of earnings and deductions.
- Entered and verified timekeeping data with consistent reviewed, corrections and deletions.
- Processed new hire paperwork and entered information into the payroll system.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Advised managers on appropriate disciplinary action when necessary due to attendance violations.
- Managed and maintained confidential employee payroll records.
- Utilized payroll software efficiently to process payroll and generate necessary reports.
- Reviewed requests for leave of absence and ensured all required forms were completed accurately.
- Coordinated with HR teams to track and report on attendance.
- Ensured proper deductions were taken from employee paychecks based on benefits chosen.
- Updated payroll records by recording changes including exemptions, insurance coverage, and job title and department transfers.
- Connected with floor leads to compile attendance sheets at beginning of each shift and distribute information.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and concise information.
- Performed research into discrepancies between actual hours worked by employees versus what was documented in the HRIS system.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Quality Control Inspector
McCain Foods USA
Rice Lake, WI
09.1989 - 06.1994
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Administered competency tests to determine engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Assisted engineering department with design verification tests as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Checked software programs for usability, functionality, and design issues.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Evaluated suppliers' performance against established criteria for quality assurance purposes.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rice Lake Highschool
Rib Lake, WI09-1986
Skills
- Time tracking tools
- Meeting planning
- Efficiency optimization
- Time management expertise
- Calendar management
- Scheduling experience
- Accuracy and precision
- Data entry proficiency
- Deadline oriented
- Punctuality
- Reviewing data
- Check preparation
- Payroll software proficiency
- Checking time cards
- New employee onboarding
- Tracking wage garnishments
- Examining information
- Employee file management
- Maintaining files
- Excel proficiency
- Direct deposit processing
- Numeracy skills
- Filing
- Recording data
- Timesheet verification
- Payroll adjustments
- Payroll calculation
- Benefits administration
- Report preparation
- Payroll processing
- Basic functions in Excel
- Systems auditing
- Payroll software
- Payroll policies
- Year-end processing
- Team collaboration
- Payroll best practices
- Records management
- Excellent communicator
- Payroll auditing
- Math skills
- Payroll training
- Direct deposit setup
- ADP payroll
- Payroll discrepancies
- Analyzing information
- Confidentiality assurance
- Producing reports
- Child support orders
- Compiling data
- Wage verification
- Team player
- Payroll deductions
- Employee relations
- Timesheet review
- Information protection
- Payroll inquiries
- Garnishment processing
Affiliations
- Hard worker
- Family/married/2 boys/3 grandchildren-sports
- Very active(walking,eliptical,fishing,hunting)
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
McCain Foods USA
09.1989 - 06.1994
Timekeeper/Payroll Coordinator
McCain Foods USA
08.1987 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Rice Lake Highschool
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