Rosha' Williams
Houston
Summary
Payroll Specialist with expertise in multi-state payroll processing and compliance. Known for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations while effectively addressing employee inquiries. Seeking to contribute to a team that values detail-oriented solutions and fosters strong communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Vinson & Elkins Law Firm
Houston
06.2021 - 02.2026
- Processed semi-monthly payrolls for firm, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Verified timesheet data for salaried non-exempt and hourly employees, ensuring payroll accuracy.
- Generated payroll reports each pay period, enhancing financial oversight.
- Managed payroll inbox to address inquiries and maintain effective communication.
- Reconciled employee personal accounts each pay period, updating staff on reimbursed or withheld balances.
- Audited reports from Oracle to ensure accurate updates in ADP systems.
- Collaborated with payroll supervisor on audits to enhance adherence to payroll practices.
- Identified and implemented procedures that reduced payroll processing time significantly.
Payroll Specialist
My Partners Staffing (Kilgore Industries)
Houston
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Accurately processed manual timesheets for over 400 employees.
- Reviewed and corrected errors in job coding entries to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Processed garnishments, including child support and wage assignments, ensuring timely and accurate deductions.
- Managed payroll deduction forms for uniforms and equipment rentals, maintaining compliance with company policies.
- Oversaw multiple payrolls and time & attendance systems.
- Prepared and maintained support documentation related to payroll processes.
- Resolved payroll and timekeeping issues through management of payroll inbox.
- Enforced compliance with established payroll policies and regulations.
Payroll Specialist
Helix Human Capital (RigUP)
Austin
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Accurately processed data in Google Sheets for weekly payrolls.
- Processed garnishments, including child support and wage assignments, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Communicated effectively with HR and field teams to resolve outstanding payroll discrepancies.
- Audited Paylocity for coding discrepancies and duplicate employee records, enhancing data integrity.
- Onboarded new employees within Paylocity system, facilitating smooth integration into payroll processes.
- Responded to employee inquiries via ZenDesk regarding payroll and timekeeping issues.
Payroll Specialist
Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
Houston
07.2007 - 01.2021
- Validated and transmitted payroll data for weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly cycles, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Ensured accurate processing of garnishments, including child support and wage assignments.
- Managed payroll and time attendance systems, streamlining processes to enhance accuracy and reliability.
- Processed union payrolls and payments efficiently.
- Reviewed and corrected financial entries and reports, enhancing data integrity and compliance.
- Maintained support documentation for payroll operations.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping matters.
- Monitored vacation accrual to ensure compliance with policies.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Exxon Mobil
Houston
04.2001 - 06.2007
- Compiled data from various sources using SAP to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with Accounts Payables and Banking departments to address defects and Attest/Duplicate Pay issues, implementing effective solutions.
- Implemented solutions to address and prevent payment discrepancies efficiently.
- Executed Wires and ACH transactions efficiently.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Maintained work environment prioritizing quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Consistently reported to work on time and completed challenging tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aldine High School
Houston, TX06-1999
Skills
- Payroll operations
- Multi-state payroll
- Garnishment processing
- Payroll policies and procedures
- I-9 compliance
- Tax regulations
- Timekeeping compliance
- Check processing
- New hire processing
- Payroll reporting
- ADP Workforce Now
- ADP Vantage experience
- Paylocity
- Sage 300 proficiency
- Microsoft applications
- Internal controls
- Analytical skills
- File maintenance
- Payroll reporting
Accomplishments
Simplified payroll processing procedure to increase department productivity by 50%.
Activities
- Received Rock Star Awards for being a dedicated team player.
- Received numerous promotions within 6 years of employment.
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Vinson & Elkins Law Firm
06.2021 - 02.2026
Payroll Specialist
My Partners Staffing (Kilgore Industries)
04.2021 - 06.2021
Payroll Specialist
Helix Human Capital (RigUP)
01.2021 - 03.2021
Payroll Specialist
Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
07.2007 - 01.2021
Quality Assurance Analyst
Exxon Mobil
04.2001 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Aldine High School