Micarcher (Mickey) Wharton-Hodge
Jacksonville
Summary
Payroll Specialist experienced in managing full-cycle, multi-state, high-volume payroll operations across corporate and retail environments. Delivered accurate payroll processing for large employee populations while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Demonstrated strong work ethic and adaptability, excelling in fast-paced environments and mastering new skills independently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist /HR Payroll Specialist
Saft
Jacksonville
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for 100+ employees
- Support multi-state payroll tax questions, setup, and ongoing monitoring
- Reconcile payroll reports monthly in partnership with accounting/finance teams
- Monitor time and attendance daily and manage corrective action tracking
- Update and maintain payroll process documentation and work instructions
- Maintained records of payroll forms, leave notifications, employee files, benefits information and workers' compensation files.
- Developed and maintained employee records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality compliance.
- Administered benefits programs, ensuring employees understood their options and enrollment procedures.
- Coordinated employee benefits programs, ensuring clear communication of options and enrollment procedures for health insurance, 401k, and leave policies.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns to foster a supportive workplace environment.
- Collaborated with management to address workforce issues and improve team dynamics.
- Implemented HR initiatives aligned with company goals to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
Payroll Supervisor
Stellar
Jacksonville
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed end-to-end payroll processing for 700+ employees nationwide
- Executed weekly and monthly payroll cycles and off-cycle payments
- Supported multi-state payroll tax setup, compliance, and troubleshooting
- Performed payroll reconciliations and ensured accuracy across accounts
- Trained payroll team members and supported onboarding processes
- Developed and updated payroll procedures and internal documentation
- Maintained cross-functional communication with accounting and HR teams
Senior Payroll Specialist
Macquarie Global Services
Jacksonville
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Processed semi-monthly payroll for 2,500+ multi-state employees
- Managed off-cycle payrolls including bonuses and adjustments
- Supported international payroll processing (Australia – 11,000+ employees)
- Performed payroll reconciliations across benefits (401K, FSA, HSA)
- Handled W-2 corrections and payroll tax adjustments
- Supported ADP Vantage implementation, testing, and system validation
- Resolved payroll and system issues within ADP and Oracle PSHR systems
- Managed workers' compensation payments and multi-state reporting
- Contributed to relocation process improvements, transitioning to standardized workflow
Payroll Specialist
NGA HR
Jacksonville
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Processed payroll across weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and off-cycle cycles
- Supported payroll corrections for 15,000+ employee data sets
- Audited payroll outputs and ensured accuracy prior to final processing
- Participated in system testing for payroll updates and enhancements
- Resolved client payroll inquiries and supported special projects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve payroll processes
- Participated in international payroll training initiatives
Lead Payroll Specialist / Acting Payroll Manager
Winn-Dixie Stores
Jacksonville
04.2008 - 04.2015
- Acted as Payroll Manager during 6-month interim period, maintaining continuity of payroll functions.
- Led payroll processing and escalation support for team of 10 specialists
- Oversaw payroll audits, balancing, and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Managed payroll corrections, tax updates, and direct deposit validations
- Coordinated W-2 processing, vendor management, and compliance reporting to meet regulatory requirements
- Participated in large-scale payroll system conversions and HR/payroll integrations
- Provided employee support for payroll, benefits, leave, and HR inquiries
- Supported payroll operations for 74,000+ employees across multiple states
Education
Associate of Arts (AA) - Accounting
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLBachelor's Studies (In Progress) - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Interpersonal Communication
- End-to-end payroll processing
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
- Payroll reconciliation
- Payroll tax support
- Payroll auditing
- Off-cycle payrolls
- Employee Payroll Inquiries & Support
- Multi-state taxation
- ADP Workforce Now
- Workflow Optimization
- HR Policy Development
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Employee Relations
Timeline
HR Generalist /HR Payroll Specialist
Saft
08.2025 - 06.2026
Payroll Supervisor
Stellar
11.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Payroll Specialist
Macquarie Global Services
04.2018 - 07.2023
Payroll Specialist
NGA HR
04.2015 - 04.2018
Lead Payroll Specialist / Acting Payroll Manager
Winn-Dixie Stores
04.2008 - 04.2015
Associate of Arts (AA) - Accounting
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Bachelor's Studies (In Progress) - Accounting
University of Phoenix