Nawreen Karim
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and reliable individual eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Operations Manager
Paragon Management
, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Oversaw payroll processing for salaries, hourly wages, bonuses, overtime, benefits, and garnishments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Directed full-cycle payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
- Developed and enforced payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Led payroll audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting to maintain data integrity and minimize risk.
- Collaborated with Human Resources, Finance, and Accounting to ensure accurate employee records and payroll reporting.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored payroll staff to improve productivity and maintain high performance standards.
- Coordinated payroll activities throughout the employee lifecycle, including new hires, promotions, leaves, and terminations.
- Administered payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Resolved complex payroll discrepancies and tax issues, addressing employee compensation inquiries promptly to enhance satisfaction.
Payroll Supervisor
Marks Home Care Agency
, NY
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Coordinated daily payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Assigned and monitored workloads within payroll team, ensuring deadlines and quality standards were consistently met.
- Provided guidance and technical support to payroll specialists, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
- Investigated and resolved payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries, ensuring accurate pay adjustments and maintaining employee trust.
- Reviewed payroll registers and reconciliation reports to identify errors and ensure data accuracy.
- Recommended and implemented process improvements that streamlined payroll operations and enhanced overall processing efficiency.
- Tested payroll system updates and verified the accuracy of new processes before implementation.
- Monitored compliance with payroll policies, wage and hour regulations, and company procedures.
Payroll Coordinator
Charter Spectrum
, NY
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Maintained payroll transaction records and employee information in HRIS, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Created accurate payroll reports and necessary documentation for processing employee payments.
- Supported employees with payroll inquiries, facilitating timely resolution of paycheck issues and enhancing employee satisfaction.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours and other categories of time.
- Reviewed all manual checks issued by the organization prior to release for payment.
- Managed files and payroll for many employees.
- Entered corrected records into software and added additional adjustments as required.
- Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Experienced with: (HHA exchange, UAS Health Commerce, ePaces, Microsoft Teams, Quickbooks, Microsoft Outlook, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Workday, Excel, Zoom, and many other internal CRM systems)
- Record-keeping
- Report Preparation
- Payroll software proficiency
- Exceptional organizational skills: Able to to manage complex schedules, projects and customer/client needs
- Proficiency with Technology: Proficient with a range of software and technology, including customer relationship management systems, scheduling software, insurance claims software, and communication tools such as email and chat
- Meeting deadlines
- Payroll Processing
- Attention to Detail: Very detail oriented and am able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Time Management Skills: Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and projects effectively
- Ability to work in a Team: Able to work collaboratively with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other members of the healthcare team (very friendly, outgoing personality, and a great listener)
- Payroll Management
- Problem Solving Skills: Able to identify and solve problems
Certification
- ADP Payroll Professional Certification
Languages
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
- Urdu
Timeline
Payroll Operations Manager
Paragon Management
04.2022 - Current
Payroll Supervisor
Marks Home Care Agency
07.2020 - 04.2022
Payroll Coordinator
Charter Spectrum
08.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
SUNY Buffalo State