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Nichole Lambert

Burlington

Summary

Payroll Administrator focused on maintaining compliance of payroll operations while adhering to deadlines and solving diverse company and employee problems. Skilled in processing deductions, leave, garnishments and liabilities. Familiar with recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Accuracy-driven payroll administrator proficient in handling payroll needs for several hourly and salaried workers. Successful at analyzing and fixing issues, processing checks and funding liability accounts. Pursuing a new professional challenge and offering several years of experience in the field.

Payroll Manager focused on maintaining compliance of payroll operations while adhering to deadlines and solving diverse company and employee problems. Skilled in processing deductions, leave, garnishments and liabilities. Familiar with recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Payroll Administrator

Ursa Major Corporation
Waukesha
01.2005 - 01.2022
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws related to payroll administration.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning. for the Payroll Department.
  • Responded to questions from employees about their paychecks or deductions via email or phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Conducted audits to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
  • Collaborated with accounting personnel to reconcile accounts related to payroll activities each month.
  • Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees.
  • Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
  • Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 500 employees.
  • Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and employee inquiries.
  • Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Provided support to Human Resources regarding new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment documents.
  • Analyzed current processes and identified opportunities for improvement within the department's workflow.
  • Prepared monthly reports on payroll costs for management review.
  • Processed off-cycle payments accurately within specified deadlines.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave balances and tax information.
  • Assisted in preparation of monthly financial reports for management review.
  • Updated employee profiles with changes in job titles or salaries as required.
  • Tracked vacation accruals and sick leave balances for all employees.
  • Coordinated with IT staff on system upgrades or troubleshooting issues when needed.
  • Developed and implemented policies related to payroll processing procedures.
  • Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
  • Managed payroll for employees at different locations.
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
  • Calculated and processed special payments such as bonuses, severance, and back pay.
  • Prepared purchase orders and expense reports.
  • Assisted in the integration of payroll-related aspects during mergers and acquisitions.
  • Created streamlined payroll processes to increase accuracy and boost productivity.
  • Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
  • Calculated and applied wage garnishments.
  • Stayed up-to-date with current payroll tax requirements and labor laws.
  • Updated payroll system to reflect changes in employee status, benefits, and job titles.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits to provide necessary payroll documentation and explanations.
  • Tracked and processed employee vacation, sick leave, and other time off requests.
  • Managed electronic timekeeping systems or manually collected and reviewed timesheets.
  • Reconciled bank statements and prepared and entered standard journal entries for month-end close.
  • Processed wage garnishments, child support orders, and other involuntary deductions accurately.
  • Calculated and managed deductions for group health, life and disability insurance premiums.
  • Audited, reviewed and compiled payroll reports, records and related summaries.
  • Ensured accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions to maintain payroll accuracy.
  • Managed direct deposit setup and adjustments for all employees.
  • Managed complete payroll processing cycle for over XXX employees in compliance with federal and state laws.
  • Liaised with HR and finance departments to align payroll processing with overall company policies.
  • Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
  • Implemented and maintained payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data.
  • Administered and calculated withholding and deductions associated with net earnings.
  • Conducted regular payroll audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Followed IRS guidelines and state regulations when submitting payroll taxes.
  • Provided information by answering employee questions about payroll-related matters.
  • Worked with HR staff to accurately track and update paid time off.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries promptly.
  • Assisted in the development of payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Generated comprehensive payroll reports for departmental budgeting and planning.
  • Processed and issued employee tax forms (W-2, W-4) and maintained accurate payroll records.
  • Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
  • Conducted new employee payroll orientations to explain company payroll policies.
  • Coordinated employee benefit deductions with the benefits department.
  • Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
  • Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
  • Provided pay-related information to employees and managers on benefit plans, tax issues and collective bargaining provisions.
  • Posted work hours completed to files to properly bill clients.
  • Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
  • Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.
  • Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
  • Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
  • Compiled statistics, statements and reports on pay and benefits to submit to department heads.
  • Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
  • Coordinated special programs and donation drives involving payroll deductions.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
  • Verified past employment of candidate hires.
  • Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
  • Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls.
  • Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
  • Maintained up-to-date payroll records by recording employee exemptions, transfers and resignations.
  • Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
  • Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.

Education

Kettle Moraine High School
Wales, WI

Skills

  • Payroll processing
  • Compliance management
  • Payroll software
  • Tax calculation
  • Audit coordination

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll Administrator

Ursa Major Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2022

Kettle Moraine High School

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