Experienced Human Resource Manager & Payroll professional with 11 years of experience in overseeing a wide variety of essential functions including payroll administration, Human Resources, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Highly organized with strengths in policy development, prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Payroll Specialist
Construction Resources
Decatur, Georgia
11.2023 - Current
Lead the payroll team in processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for over 1,000 employees, including incentive pay, draw pay, bonuses, and piece rate,ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Developed and implemented procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and contracts.
Coordinate with the Human Resources department on employee changes for timely submission of information to payroll processor.
Resolved discrepancies between employees' paychecks and timecards.
Maintained employee personnel files including updating address changes, job title changes.
Evaluated current processes and recommended improvements where necessary in order to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Ensure all garnishments are processed accurately and timely according to court orders or other legal requirements.
Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and submit payroll reports for review by senior management.
Provide training to new payroll department staff on payroll systems and procedures.
Respond promptly to unemployment claims filed by former employees.
Office Manager
Carquest of Georgia
Cartersville, GA
08.2017 - 10.2023
Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities.
Processed new hires, background checks, terminations, benefits, garnishments and withholdings.
Stayed current on IRS guidelines and state regulations when submitting payroll taxes.
Managed payroll time and attendance systems.
Managed payroll for employees at 5 different locations.
Produced and filed payroll reports weekly.
Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
Kept accounts receivable tracking database current with relevant client information, collection and billing progress and program changes.
Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.
Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented effective solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future problems.
Supported senior leadership by producing month-end, quarterly and annual closing reports.
Reconciled monthly statements
Assisted with administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
Office Assistant
Captain Derek’s Dolphin Adventures
Tybee Island, GA
05.2015 - 08.2017
Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
Handled requests-for-information and delegated customer service tasks to appropriate employees.
Coordinated staff scheduling to promote smooth office operations.
Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability and established load limits.
Education
Cass High School
White, GA
05.2003
Business Administration And Management
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
Skills
Retention Program Development
Employment Recordkeeping
HR Policy/Procedure Development and compliance
Conflict Resolution Tactics
Compensation and Payroll
Staff Training and Development
Applicant Qualification
Benefits Administration
Quickbooks
Alliance payroll system
Microsoft office proficiency
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Administration and Reporting
Timeline
Lead Payroll Specialist
Construction Resources
11.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Carquest of Georgia
08.2017 - 10.2023
Office Assistant
Captain Derek’s Dolphin Adventures
05.2015 - 08.2017
Cass High School
Business Administration And Management
Georgia Highlands College
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