Nina Jones
Big Rapids,MI
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Specialist bringing 17 years' experience in accounting and operations management. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Hearst Media/Pioneer Group
Big Rapids , MI
10.2009 - 02.2022
- Maintained multi-state payroll and benefits for 200 employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
Business Office Manager
Pioneer Group
Big Rapids , MI
02.2005 - 10.2009
- Managed team of five in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections Departments.
- Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Utilized company's accounting systems to review reports and prepare assessments.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Education
Certificate - Human Resources
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.1992
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation Structuring
- Performance Management Systems
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Recruitment / Onboarding
- Problem Solving
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Professional with experience as:
Human Resources Manager - Business Manager - Benefits Administrator - Payroll Processor - Recruiter - Office ManagerTimeline
Human Resource Manager
Hearst Media/Pioneer Group
10.2009 - 02.2022
Business Office Manager
Pioneer Group
02.2005 - 10.2009
Certificate - Human Resources
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Ferris State University
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