MILLICENT HERRON
Norcross,GA
Summary
Seasoned Payroll professional with experience, adept in multi-state payroll management, compliance, tax management and research. Proven track record in strategy development for payroll operations and enhancing process efficiency. Seeking to leverage my expertise as a US Payroll Tax Compliance Manager, with knowledge in payroll software and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded payroll compliance initiatives, achieving significant process enhancements and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Tax Compliance Analyst
Alma
New York, NY
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained comprehensive payroll records and generated relevant reports, facilitating effective payroll administration and compliance
- Registered new tax accounts with state agencies
- Processed bi-weekly and semi-monthly multi-state payroll, ensuring accurate deductions, withholdings, and timely execution of withholdings, while promptly addressing time and attendance report exceptions
- Supported payroll transitions by managing new payroll tax accounts and closing inactive accounts
- Responded to complex payroll-related inquiries from employees and stakeholders
- Researched, identified root causes, and resolved tax notices using ADP SmartCompliance, ensuring timely resolutions
- Maintained accurate tax setup in ADP tax profiles using data for employees based on work and residential locations
- Conducted daily, monthly, and quarterly wage reconciliations and managed tax filings, including quarterly/year-end reporting
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements; audited and implemented processes to maintain compliance
Interim Payroll Manager
Jewish Home Assisted Living Facility
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Processed bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate deductions, withholdings, and timely execution of garnishment withholdings, while promptly addressing time and attendance report exceptions
- Maintained comprehensive payroll records and generated relevant reports, facilitating effective payroll administration and compliance
- Collaborated with Human Resources to maintain employee payroll records and managed invoice payments using Point Click Care and Stampli software
Global Payroll Manager
Kepler Group
New York, NY
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered biweekly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate and timely compensation, including quarterly bonus distributions
- Partnered with Human Resources to manage employee benefits adjustments and leave of absence records, alongside facilitating payroll-related employee inquiries
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for executive leadership analysis, contributing to the refinement of internal payroll control measures
- Maintained strict confidentiality of employee records, while effectively managing multinational payroll operations within regulatory compliance frameworks
Global Payroll Manager
Downtown Music
New York, NY
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Managed multi-state payroll operations for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accurate disbursement of wages, bonuses, and commissions utilizing Paylocity software
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations by registering new tax jurisdictions, updating payroll records, and overseeing employee benefit deductions, including 401K and HSA contributions
- Conducted thorough audits and reconciliations of payroll data, identified and resolved discrepancies, and implemented process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy in payroll administration
Payroll Manager
Ace Industries
Norcross, GA
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed the complete payroll processing cycle for both exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate execution of commissions, bonuses, reimbursements, and off-cycle payments
- Maintained payroll integrity by overseeing data input for employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, terminations, and updates to deductions, while also administering garnishments and child support orders
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll and tax inquiries, conducted thorough audits pre and post payroll settlement, and validated payroll results for accuracy and compliance
- Handled setup and modifications of direct deposits, managed state unemployment insurance reporting, and oversaw end-of-year processes to guarantee precise W-2 issuance
Payroll Specialist
ADP
Alpharetta, GA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered client support for payroll processing activities, ensuring accurate data management and compliance with statutory requirements
- Resolved complex payroll and tax issues, effectively managing client communications and troubleshooting errors to maintain service quality
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address integration challenges and optimize the use of associated products, enhancing overall service delivery
- Maintained expertise in payroll regulations and ADP systems through continuous professional development and training participation
Order Management
Clorox
Alpharetta, GA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed order processing and data entry into SAP, ensuring accurate tracking, monitoring, and reporting of customer transactions
- Verified order details and maintained up-to-date product price lists to ensure the accuracy of unit pricing for customer confirmations
- Coordinated logistics by evaluating proposed changes for regional impact, facilitating material procurement, and communicating essential information to drivers and recipients
Procurement AP Specialist
Georgia Department of Revenue
Atlanta, GA
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payment posting, and maintenance of vendor files, while also reconciling vendor credits and resolving discrepancies
- Conducted thorough verifications of billed items versus received goods, effectively resolving variances through coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Administered employee benefits plans and facilitated open enrollment sessions, providing clear communication and support to clients regarding their benefit options
Talent Implementation Specialist
ADP
Alpharetta, GA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Delivered comprehensive support for application functionality, enhancing client experiences through tailored solutions in Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Benefits Accrual management
- Executed system maintenance, configuration, and testing protocols, ensuring data accuracy and collaborating effectively with HRIS teams on integration and user acceptance processes
- Contributed to the selection and implementation of scalable data management solutions, facilitating improved analytics and reporting while providing project oversight and collaborative issue resolution
Benefit Consultant Specialist
ADP
Alpharetta, GA
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated the completion of benefits services by providing comprehensive support to consultants and business partners during Annual Enrollment periods
- Created and implemented tailored training processes and learning modules aimed at addressing key business objectives
- Managed project initiation tasks, including the organization of implementation documents, and coordinated communications between vendors and carriers
Education
Associate In Arts (A.A.) -
Bauder College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- ADP Workforce Now
- ADP Smart Compliance
- Concur
- Expensify
- Paylocity
- Deluxe (Global Payroll)
- Paychex
- Salesforce
- Zendesk/ Asana
- Payroll Management
- Strong attention to detail
- Tax research expertise
- Start-up company experience
Timeline
Payroll & Tax Compliance Analyst
Alma
04.2024 - 12.2024
Interim Payroll Manager
Jewish Home Assisted Living Facility
01.2024 - 03.2024
Global Payroll Manager
Kepler Group
04.2023 - 10.2023
Global Payroll Manager
Downtown Music
01.2023 - 03.2023
Payroll Manager
Ace Industries
05.2022 - 01.2023
Payroll Specialist
ADP
10.2021 - 05.2022
Order Management
Clorox
04.2021 - 10.2021
Procurement AP Specialist
Georgia Department of Revenue
11.2019 - 03.2021
Talent Implementation Specialist
ADP
01.2019 - 07.2019
Benefit Consultant Specialist
ADP
11.2018 - 01.2019
Associate In Arts (A.A.) -
Bauder College
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