Sam Shahi
Irving
Summary
Dynamic Payroll Specialist with extensive experience at World Insurance, adept at processing multi-state payroll and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Proficient in UKG Ready and skilled in payroll administration, I excel in enhancing service delivery through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to accuracy and employee satisfaction in Payroll administration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist II
World Insurance
Pawleys Island
06.2024 - Current
- Processed multi-state payroll for diverse clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
- Maintained and updated employee records in UKG Ready, including personal information and tax withholdings.
- Provided first-tier support to clients by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and training on UKG Ready.
- Generated timely payroll reports, including W-2s and other required auditing documents.
- Collaborated with director of client services and team members to facilitate smooth operations.
- Worked cross-functionally with departments such as tax and HR to enhance service delivery.
Benefits Specialist
D&H Management
Plano
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted employees with enrolling in benefit plans and explained plan options.
- Processed benefit enrollment forms, changes, and terminations.
- Coordinated open enrollment activities including meetings and communication campaigns.
- Processed invoices from vendors providing services related to benefit administration.
- Coordinated benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations and claims.
- Reviewed employee enrollments to verify accuracy, inputting information into company database.
- Proficient in UKG, Ultipro, Kronos, Oracle, etc.
- Monitored compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employee benefits.
Benefits Specialist
Wolff-Terry
Dallas
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted employees with enrolling in benefit plans and explained plan options.
- Processed benefit enrollment forms, changes, and terminations.
- Researched and resolved employee inquiries regarding benefits programs.
- Reviewed eligibility for medical insurance coverage and other benefit plans.
- Monitored compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employee benefits.
- Explained the impact of life events such as marriage or divorce on benefits enrollment status.
- Analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy of reported information regarding employee benefits.
- Coordinated open enrollment activities including meetings and communication campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LASkills
- Proficient in UKG Ready, Kronos, Emcomp
- Payroll administration
- Data auditing assistance
- General ledger
- Record keeping
- Employee file maintenance
- I-9 documentation
- Processing garnishments
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
Timeline
Payroll Specialist II
World Insurance
06.2024 - Current
Benefits Specialist
D&H Management
11.2018 - Current
Benefits Specialist
Wolff-Terry
07.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Louisiana Tech University