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Nicole Krason

Kissimmee,FL

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Payroll Specialist

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$60000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs4-day work weekCareer advancement

Summary

Process-driven Payroll Professional with a compliance-focused approach and a proven track record in managing high-volume regional payroll cycles for over 100 healthcare professionals at Maxim Healthcare (Amergis). Expertise in ADP Enterprise and MaxView, specializing in root-cause analysis to resolve complex issues related to shift differentials, statutory deductions, and garnishments. Strong background in high-value financial transactions and internal controls ensures zero-discrepancy documentation for multimillion-dollar resort assets. Dedicated remote collaborator and self-starter, excelling at maintaining audit-ready records, performing systematic data reconciliations, and providing clear, professional support to diverse stakeholders while fostering a calm and efficient work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • End-to-End Payroll Administration & Validation: Managed weekly payroll cycles for a regional roster of 100+ healthcare professionals using ADP and MaxView, meticulously validating inputs for new hires, salary adjustments, and deductions to ensure accurate statutory payments before final approval.
  • Analytical Reconciliation & Investigative Support: Acted as the primary 'troubleshooter' for complex pay discrepancies, performing variance analysis on night-shift differentials and system logic gaps to provide clear, timely resolutions and 'audit-ready' documentation for Finance leadership.
  • Process Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration: Leveraged a 'process-first' mentality to identify and flag system inefficiencies early, collaborating across HR and Finance departments to synchronize employee data and optimize the flow of information ahead of strict payroll cut-off deadlines.

Security Officer

GardaWorld Security
05.2024 - Current
  • Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation: Secured 5 high-priority commercial sites nightly, achieving a 100% building integrity rate by identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities, such as unsecured entry points and unauthorized access.
  • Conflict De-escalation & Policy Enforcement: Maintained site safety and private property standards by professionally intercepting and removing unauthorized individuals from parking areas, ensuring zero escalated incidents through clear communication and firm policy adherence.
  • Technical Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Streamlined facility operations by detecting and reporting system malfunctions; manually coordinated with maintenance teams to resolve false alarms and equipment failures, preventing unnecessary emergency dispatches.

Security Officer I

Allied Universal
11.2021 - 05.2024
  • Credential Verification & Compliance: Managed high-volume secure entry for 50+ third-party vendors and employees daily, achieving 100% site compliance by meticulously auditing work orders and verifying government IDs against authorized access lists.
  • Asset Protection & Policy Enforcement: Prevented unauthorized property removal and security breaches by identifying and resolving attempts to bypass search protocols, ensuring zero internal loss through strict adherence to site 'post orders' and safety regulations.
  • Logistics Coordination & Documentation: Maintained high-accuracy manual logs for all vehicle and personnel traffic, ensuring zero discrepancies during weekly supervisor audits by providing 'clear and kind' directions and professional communication to all visitors.

Security Officer I

Universal Orlando Resort
12.2015 - 06.2021
  • Financial Internal Controls & Asset Protection: Managed high-value cash escorts and secure financial transit for multimillion-dollar resort operations, maintaining zero-discrepancy documentation and strictly adhering to internal audit protocols.
  • Analytical Investigation & Incident Reporting: Deconstructed complex safety and operational incidents by conducting root-cause observations and authoring detailed, audit-ready reports to provide site leadership with clear, actionable context.
  • High-Volume Stakeholder Engagement: Provided 'clear and kind' communication and professional problem-solving for thousands of global guests daily, ensuring a source of calm and confidence in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Animation

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
10-2014

Skills

    ADP Enterprise, Payroll Input/Output Validation, Root-Cause Analysis, Internal Financial Controls, Data Reconciliation & Audit, Statutory Deductions & Garnishments, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Payroll Cut-off Management, HIPAA & Data Confidentiality, and Systematic Problem Solving

Timeline

Security Officer

GardaWorld Security
05.2024 - Current

Security Officer I

Allied Universal
11.2021 - 05.2024

Payroll Specialist

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2021 - 11.2021

Security Officer I

Universal Orlando Resort
12.2015 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Animation

Full Sail University
Nicole Krason