Michael White
Atlanta ,GA
Summary
Dynamic Payroll Specialist and Financial Technology graduate with a unique blend of hands-on-payroll administration and academic expertise in financial technology. Proven track record of managing high-volume payroll cycles while ensuring compliance with tax and labor regulations. Leverages a deep understanding of blockchain, automated payment systems and data analytics to streamline financial workflows and enhance system security. Committed to driving operational efficiency through the integration of modern Financial Technology solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
TK Elevator
07.2024 - Current
- Managed full cycle payroll processing for over 3,000 employees
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Implemented direct deposit options for employees, increasing convenience and improving overall satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced payroll processing efficiency by implementing new software system that streamlined data entry and verification tasks.
Certified Payroll Coordinator
TK Elevator
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 300 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Maintain strong working relationships between internal and external clients
- Managed legal compliance for certified reporting of multiple projects within assigned regions
- Ensure all government project reports are issued accurately on a weekly/monthly basis
- Responsible for timely communication to branches and regional executive leadership related to project reporting status
- Ensure local and federal tax compliance.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of union employee payroll information.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Technology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA08-2026
BBA - Business Administration
Life University
Marietta, GA01.2021
Skills
- Accounting Principals
- Business Planning
- Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Trend Analysis
- Forecasting
- Data Analytics
- Process Streamlining
- Blockchain & Smart Contracts
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
- AI & Machine Learning
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
TK Elevator
07.2024 - Current
Certified Payroll Coordinator
TK Elevator
04.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Financial Technology
Kennesaw State University
BBA - Business Administration
Life University