NYREE D. WOODLEY
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Results-driven Payroll & HR Operations Professional with 15+ years of experience managing full-cycle payroll, workforce analytics, and employee relations across large, multi-state organizations. Proven ability to improve payroll accuracy, ensure compliance, and streamline processes through automation and system optimization. Skilled in ADP, Workday, Kronos, PeopleSoft, and HRIS systems, with a strong background in auditing, reporting, and resolving complex payroll and employee issues.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Trane Technologies
Davidson, NC
07.2026 - Current
- Processed payroll for over 5,000 employees, ensuring timely and accurate wage disbursement.
- Managed payroll tax calculations and compliance, reducing discrepancies through thorough audits.
- Developed and implemented streamlined payroll procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on payroll systems, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Collaborated with human resources, adcounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
Temporary Contract Payroll Manager
CRC Group
Charlotte, NC
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, SOX controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
- Provide leadership and guidance to payroll team members while serving as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues.
- Review payroll audits and identify process improvements that strengthen internal controls, reduce payroll discrepancies, and improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Accounting to reconcile payroll, general ledger, taxes, and benefit deductions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Manage payroll activities in Workday, including payroll validation, retroactive adjustments, off-cycle payments, terminations, and complex payroll corrections.
- Lead end-to-end payroll operations for multi-state employee populations, ensuring 100% on time and accurate payroll processing.
- Streamlined payroll processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy across multi-state operations.
- Led implementation of automated payroll systems, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Mentored payroll staff, fostering skills development and improving team performance.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations, mitigating risk for organization.
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for senior management, aiding in strategic decision-making.
Senior Payroll Analyst
United Rentals
11.2018 - 12.2025
- Managed full-cycle payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
- Led payroll audits, reconciliations, and validations, reducing discrepancies and improving reporting accuracy
- Oversaw year-end processing (W2/T4) including balancing, tax compliance, and reporting
- Partnered with leadership to automate manual processes, improving efficiency and reducing processing time
- Investigated and resolved payroll discrepancies, ensuring adherence to company policies and labor laws
- Supported payroll operations including new hires, terminations, GL validation, and accrual updates
- Strengthened internal controls and ensured compliance with accounting and audit standards
Workforce Management Analyst
Allstate Insurance Company
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed scheduling, PTO, and workforce planning for 250+ employees
- Optimized staffing levels to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and reduce overtime costs
- Developed training materials and led onboarding sessions for workforce systems
- Collaborated with IT to resolve system issues and improve Kronos functionality
- Generated workforce reports and dashboards using Excel, Access, and SharePoint
- Improved employee experience through system training, communication, and process enhancements
Senior Payroll Specialist
Prudential Insurance
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Processed payroll for 5,000+ employees, ensuring accuracy across multiple pay groups
- Managed complex payroll calculations including overtime, bonuses, retro pay, and garnishments
- Maintained payroll data in ADP and PeopleSoft HRMS
- Improved team performance by training 15+ employees, increasing payroll accuracy by 95%
- Ensured confidentiality and compliance with payroll regulations and internal policies
Employee Relations Advisor
QualCare
02.2004 - 12.2006
- Investigated employee complaints and ensured compliance with HR policies
- Reviewed disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans
- Identified trends and recommended training to improve workplace compliance
Employee Relations Advisor
Health Net
01.1997 - 04.2003
- Conducted employee relations investigations and case management
- Prepared detailed investigative reports with findings and recommendations
- Partnered with HR leadership to resolve workplace issues efficiently
Education
Master of Business Management - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
01.2016
Skills
- Payroll Processing & Compliance (US & Canada)
- ADP, Workday, Kronos, PeopleSoft
- Workforce Planning & Scheduling
- HRIS & Case Management (ServiceNow)
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Payroll Audits & Reconciliation
- W2 / T4 Year-End Processing
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, Access)
- Multi-State & High-Volume Payroll
- Workday Payroll
- ADP Workforce Now
- UKG Pro (Kronos)
- PeopleSoft HRMS
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Power Query)
- Microsoft Access
- Payroll Tax Compliance
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- SOX Controls
- EIB Processing
- Multi-State Payroll
- Year-End Processing (W-2/T4)
- Payroll processing
- New hire processing
- Time sheet review
- Payroll administration
- Customer relations
- HR policies and procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Training development
- Bi-weekly payroll processing
- Reviewing timesheets
- Payroll system implementation
- Payroll auditing
- Resolving discrepancies
- Data review
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Trane Technologies
07.2026 - Current
Temporary Contract Payroll Manager
CRC Group
03.2026 - 07.2026
Senior Payroll Analyst
United Rentals
11.2018 - 12.2025
Workforce Management Analyst
Allstate Insurance Company
03.2015 - 09.2018
Senior Payroll Specialist
Prudential Insurance
01.2007 - 12.2014
Employee Relations Advisor
QualCare
02.2004 - 12.2006
Employee Relations Advisor
Health Net
01.1997 - 04.2003
Master of Business Management - Human Resources
University of Phoenix