Michelle Bignotti
Southeast Personnel Leasing, Inc
Largo,FL
20
years of professional experience
Seasoned multi-state Payroll Specialist bringing 21 years' experience payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Manages payroll activities for 3000+ employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completes payroll runs without delays. High-level payroll and customer service skills with attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes. Proven history of outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of collaborative teamwork and articulate communication.
Work History
Sr. Payroll Specialist
15 Years- Applied knowledge of multi-state regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions, and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Reviewed time records for 3000+ employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
Payroll Specialist
5 Years 1 Month- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Education
High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Skills
Multi-Cycle Payroll Processing
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Word
Office
Federal and Multi-State Tax Regulations
Onboarding New Hire Paperwork
Excellent Analytical Skills
Dependable and Adaptable
Payroll Reconciliation
Stress Tolerance
Multi-state payroll
Time sheet review
New hire processing
Interpersonal and written communication
Data imports
Meeting deadlines
Analytical skills
Microsoft applications
Deductions documentation
Pay adjustments
Timecard management
Attention to detail
New employee processing
Wage garnishments
Payroll reviews
Payroll software proficiency
Report preparation
Timeline
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Southeast Personnel Leasing, Inc
10.2011 - CurrentRead More
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St. Petersburg College
Some College (No Degree) from Psychology
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Largo High School
High School Diploma
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