Patricia A Uhart
Prineville,OR
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Bend La Pine School District
Bend, OR
02.2025 - Current
- One of four Specialists responsible for generating the monthly payroll for 2,000 employees
- Monthly data entry of time and leave sheets
- Monthly reconciliations of several complex billings and GL accounts
- Preparation of quarterly and annual tax returns
Human Resources Staffing Specialist for Certified Staff
Bend – La Pine Schools
Bend, Oregon
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Facilitated the set up of all newly hired Certified Staff
- Verified previous employment experience
- Salary placements for newly hired Certified Staff
- Assisted with proper licensing for Certified Staff
- Processed tuition reimbursements for all Bend La Pine staff
Payroll Specialist
Bend – La Pine Schools
Bend, Oregon
03.2006 - 07.2021
- One of four Specialists responsible for generating the monthly payroll for 2,000 employees
- Monthly data entry of time and leave sheets
- Monthly reconciliations of several complex billings and GL accounts
- Preparation of quarterly and annual tax returns
Part Time Event Server
Five Pine Lodge
Sisters, Oregon
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Customer Service
- Serving guests and clearing tables
- Event set up and end of night cleaning
Payroll Specialist
XL Management Company LLC
Sisters, Oregon
05.2005 - 03.2006
- Sole person responsible for generating a semi-monthly payroll for over 500 employees
- Preparation for multi-state income tax deposits, garnishments and 401K reporting
- Preparation of quarterly returns in multiple states
- Research and updating facilities with changes in payroll laws and regulations
Branch Recruiter and Trainer
Paychex, Inc
Tigard, Oregon
09.1993 - 05.2005
- Prepared and present weekly trainings for Core Payroll Specialists
- Performed training sessions for new employees through six levels of training
- Developed and maintained recruitment sources to provide a constant flow of applicants
- Screened and interviewed qualified applicants
- Performed New Hire Orientation
Client Service Supervisor
Paychex, Inc
Tigard, Oregon
09.1993 - 05.2005
- Managed a payroll team of up to seven Payroll Specialists
- Held monthly one-on-one performance meetings with each of the team members
- Prepared annual performance evaluations
- Effectively handled escalated client concerns
Electronic Network Specialist
Paychex, Inc
Tigard, Oregon
09.1993 - 05.2005
- Monitored daily direct deposit transactions to ensure accuracy of payments to clients’ employees
- Ensured accuracy of clients tax deposits and filing of tax returns for entire client base
New Client Specialist
Paychex, Inc
Tigard, Oregon
09.1993 - 05.2005
- Balanced new client’s current year payroll information
- Loaded new client information into the payroll system
- Contact new client’s for first few payrolls to instruct them on how to report payroll as well as how to read Paychex output reports
Payroll Specialist/Senior Payroll Specialist
Paychex, Inc
Tigard, Oregon
09.1993 - 05.2005
- Maintained a client base of 280 clients
- Provided the utmost level of quality service to my clients
- Problem solving and error resolution
- Data Entry, preparation of tax returns
Education
George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon04.2005
Skills
- Recruitment strategies
- Salary negotiation
- Employment verification
- Onboarding processes
- Tuition reimbursement
- Payroll administration
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Bend La Pine School District
02.2025 - Current
Human Resources Staffing Specialist for Certified Staff
Bend – La Pine Schools
07.2021 - 02.2025
Part Time Event Server
Five Pine Lodge
07.2015 - 05.2016
Payroll Specialist
Bend – La Pine Schools
03.2006 - 07.2021
Payroll Specialist
XL Management Company LLC
05.2005 - 03.2006
Branch Recruiter and Trainer
Paychex, Inc
09.1993 - 05.2005
Client Service Supervisor
Paychex, Inc
09.1993 - 05.2005
Electronic Network Specialist
Paychex, Inc
09.1993 - 05.2005
New Client Specialist
Paychex, Inc
09.1993 - 05.2005
Payroll Specialist/Senior Payroll Specialist
Paychex, Inc
09.1993 - 05.2005
George Fox University
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