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Nicole Tirrel

Pardeeville,WI

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Work Type

Full Time

Salary Range

63000/yr - 200000/yr

Summary

Dedicated office professional with comprehensive understanding in district-wide and company-wide payroll, HR, budget oversight, GASB compliance and financial reporting. Known for reliability, a strong work ethic and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments. Proven ability in streamlining processes, reducing errors, and ensuring timely accurate financial management. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization's goals. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Payroll Specialist

School District of Lodi
Lodi, WI
03.2023 - Current

Managed end to end payroll processing for 300+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation. Decreased payroll errors by 15% through meticulous payroll analytics and account reconciliation. Ensured accurate payment for all PTO, sick and vacation payouts. Maintained compliance for all FLSA and DPI reporting standards for WUFAR coding. Assisted business manager with cash receipts, monthly bank reconciliations, responsible for monitoring district cash accounts. Executed complex salary schedules, supplemental contracts, paid leaves and benefit administration.

Responsible for all financial reporting, W-2's, state mandated fiscal audits, end of the fiscal year close out, unemployment compensation audit, worker's compensation and OSHA reporting.

Responsible for overseeing Skyward Qmlative software for the entire district, including assigning security, employees access, time tracking, created positions, assignments, pay types, calendars, pay schedules. Resolved software issues, organization chart, payroll, journal entries, payroll invoices, allocated all paid leaves, and monthly WRS pension system contributions.

HR partnership & contract administration to HR, assisting in the oversight of employee salaries and teacher contracts. Adept at translating contract language into precise payroll calculations, ensuring all step-and-lane movements, longevity pay and stipend adjustments are executed accurately.

Substitute Teacher

Lodi School District
Lodi, WI
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.

Substitute Teacher

Baraboo School District
Baraboo , WI
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Took over K-l2 classes, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
  • Instructed students in principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules

Office Manager

Total Manufacturing Solutions
Sun Prairie, WI
10.2009 - 05.2015
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collection, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping
  • Aggregated and analyzed historical data related to administrative costs to prepare annual budgets for corporate-level management
  • Managed database, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates and report generation
  • Liaised with customers and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions
  • Compared vendor prices to ensure optimal savings
  • Trained employees on office procedures and OSHA guidelines
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
  • Tracked and recorded team expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities reducing office overhead by 20%.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures
  • Developed and implemented office management procedures, increasing training efficiency, team productivity and accuracy

Loan Processor

All Wisconsin Mortgage
Baraboo , WI
03.2002 - 05.2007
  • Maintained detailed and accurate reporting utilizing banking software.
  • Secured monthly approvals from management for problematic small business and commercial loans
  • Upheld compliance with privacy and security requirements, as well as federal statutes covering mortgage loans
  • Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details
  • Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments
  • Completed closing process by collaborating with attorneys, title companies and government clerks
  • Created and completed loan submission packages, handling upwards of over 40 files at once
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, underwriting guidelines and lending program requirements
  • Communicated with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions and resolve issues
  • Determined completeness of CPC packages, including recovery documentation, legal fees, valuations and lien searches
  • Maintained fast-paced schedule by consistently providing satisfactory application approval turnaround times
  • Supported loan officiant and underwriter teams by ensuring timely, judicious and accurate loan processing
  • Checked approvals against established bank and government lending standards
  • Reviewed and verified borrowers' income, credit reports, property appraisals and supplemental information to prepare documents for underwriting
  • Interviewed clients regarding loan needs and financial histories and conveyed information regarding application processes.

Education

Master of Science - School Business Management

UW Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
09.2024 - 05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Business

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Skills

  • Payroll management
  • Payroll auditing
  • Budgeting
  • Cash Management
  • General Ledger
  • GASB Compliance
  • Financial and DPI Reporting
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Accounting and HRIS Software: Skyward Qmlative, Frontline Absence Management, Quickbooks,
  • MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Pilot
  • Problem Solving Skills & Analytical Thinking
  • Good Communication Skills-Active Listening

Certification

Dept of Public Instruction 5008 License

HR Management Cetificate-In Progress, Exp 7/2026

Software

Skyward Qmlative

Quickbooks

Frontline Absence Management

Accomplishments

  • Reconciled over $1.4 million in Federal Tax Discrepancies.
  • Consistently received positive performance reviews.
  • Implemented a Live Google Dashboard for updating Fund 21 student activity accounts.
  • Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing payroll reconciliation tools.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Master of Science - School Business Management

UW Whitewater
09.2024 - 05.2026

Senior Payroll Specialist

School District of Lodi
03.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Lodi School District
09.2022 - 02.2023

Substitute Teacher

Baraboo School District
09.2013 - 09.2016

Office Manager

Total Manufacturing Solutions
10.2009 - 05.2015

Loan Processor

All Wisconsin Mortgage
03.2002 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business

Upper Iowa University