Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
City of St. Louis - Department of Parks
06.2022 - Current
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Reviewed time records for 155 employees to verify accuracy of information.
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 155 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Collaborated with Personnel and Payroll, to confirm payroll accuracy.
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
Payroll Supervisor
City of St. Louis - City Justice Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Reviewed time records for 200+ employees to verify accuracy of information.
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Payroll Specialist III
City of St. Louis - Comptroller's Office
01.2018 - 06.2021
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
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.
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
Human Resource/Office Assistant
Kforce Staffing and Solutions
10.2014 - 02.2015
Assist the payroll department with merging of time sensitive files.
Organize movement of files to secure offsite location.
Setup new filing system for retiree's and employee staff.
Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
Delivered friendly assistance with employees and general public requests in reference to common human resources questions.
Verify employee status, assists with projects as assigned and other duties as assigned.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Webster University
St. Louis, MO
05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, MO
12-2001
Skills
I-9 documentation
Record keeping
PTO accrual
Exceptionally organized
Excellent writing skills
New employee processing
Time sheet review
Payroll policies and procedures
Proficient in Micro-soft word
Telephone and email etiquette
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
City of St. Louis - Department of Parks
06.2022 - Current
Payroll Supervisor
City of St. Louis - City Justice Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Payroll Specialist III
City of St. Louis - Comptroller's Office
01.2018 - 06.2021
Human Resource/Office Assistant
Kforce Staffing and Solutions
10.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia College
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