Pamela Bauer
Erie,PA
Summary
Skilled in managing payroll and timekeeping operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payments. Possess strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to improve process efficiency and resolve discrepancies quickly. Contributed to enhancing team productivity and reducing errors in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Payroll Specialist
Thomas Erie, Inc
Girard, PA
10.2015 - 02.2025
- Performed monthly reconciliations between payroll entries and general ledger accounts for accuracy of financial reporting.
- Conducted audits on a regular basis to ensure that payroll processing was in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Analyzed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure proper deduction amounts were taken from employee paychecks.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Maintained employee records and payroll information, including compensation, benefits, tax deductions, attendance records and other related data.
- Provided pay-related information to employees and managers on benefit plans, tax issues and collective bargaining provisions.
- Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and concise information.
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
- Participated in training sessions with new hires on topics such as leave policies or benefit programs.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Issued employees' paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions electronically.
- Posted work hours completed to files to properly bill clients.
- Maintained up-to-date payroll records by recording employee exemptions, transfers and resignations.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
- Processed new hire paperwork and entered employee information into the HRIS system to ensure accurate tracking of all employment activities.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
- Coordinated the distribution of annual W-2 forms to employees.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Advised managers on labor law regulations concerning wages, salaries, overtime pay rates and other compensation matters.
- Created payroll-related reports for pension plans, insurance, and other benefits.
- Maintained and updated database for invoicing and accounting reconciliation.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harbor Creek High School
Harborcreek, PA06-1986
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Garnishments handling
- Employee relations
- Time and attendance systems
- Payroll software proficiency
- Multi-state payroll
- New employee processing
- Data imports
- Benefits administration
- Journal entry preparation
- Garnishment processing
- Payroll policies and procedures
- PTO accrual
- Payroll documentation
- Data reconciliation
- Meeting deadlines
- Accounts payable
- Skilled in Microsoft, Excel, M2M, ENAV, ECCA Payroll and Timekeeping, I-Solved Payroll and Webclock systems
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Record keeping
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Employee file maintenance
Affiliations
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Camping and riding 4 wheelers, bowling, boating and snow- mobiling as well.
Timeline
HR Payroll Specialist
Thomas Erie, Inc
10.2015 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Harbor Creek High School