Samantha Fritz
Hadley,PA
Summary
Payroll and HR professional with 28+ years of experience supporting multi-state operations, payroll tax compliance, benefits administration, and financial reporting. Expertise includes payroll processing, garnishments, W-2/1099 reporting, audit support, and regulatory compliance. Highly skilled in UKG and Oracle E1, known for accuracy, confidentiality, and strong cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and leadership.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Tax Specialist (Remote)
Werner Co (ProDriven Brands)
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Perform weekly post-payroll tax balancing in UKG for multi-state payroll operations
- Validate and configure tax jurisdictions across 24 states, including state, local, and unemployment tax accounts
- Manage quarterly and annual tax balancing, W-2 processing, and reconciliation
- Perform general ledger balancing for Canadian payroll operations
- Validate employee data with the Social Security Administration
- Process new hire and tax jurisdiction changes to ensure accurate withholding
- Support annual audits including Workers’ Compensation, Foreign Payroll/Auto, and 401(k)
- Assist HR with unemployment claims and benefits-related administration
- Serve as backup to Payroll Specialist and Payroll Manager
- Assist with company fleet operations including billing and vendor coordination
Payroll Manager (Hybrid)
Werner Co (ProDriven Brands)
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead cross-border payroll calculations and deposits for hypothetical tax for 11 employees
- Managed payroll projections and financial risk analysis
- Annually prepared payroll narratives and reporting for Finance leadership
- Supported Canadian payroll processing and compliance
- Oversaw company fleet billing, setup, and vendor management for 24 vehicles
Payroll Supervisor (On-site)
Werner Co
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Supported U.S. domestic payroll and served as backup Payroll Specialist & Supported Canadian payroll operations
- Managed employee tax setup and validation across 27 state taxing jurisdictions
- Supported benefits-related payroll processing and deductions
- Developed payroll projections and compliance reporting
- Managed fleet billing and vendor coordination
Payroll Tax Specialist (On-site)
Werner Co
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Processed and submitted payroll taxes for 27 states and 4 companies
- Managed garnishments and wage attachments
- Entered and reconciled general ledger data in Oracle E1
- Supported accounts payable functions related to payroll tax vendors and agencies
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Payroll Administrator (On-site)
Community Counseling Center
01.2002 - 11.2018
- In House Payroll Processed payroll for 150 employees across Pennsylvania and Ohio, Calculated and processed garnishments and wage attachments
- Coordinated benefits-related payroll deductions and bi-weekly 401(k) uploads
- Managed year-end W-2 and 1099 submissions
- Worked with HR and Finance on payroll reporting and compliance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Juvenile Family Criminal Justice, Sociology
Thiel College
Greenville, PA05-2003
Timeline
Senior Payroll Tax Specialist (Remote)
Werner Co (ProDriven Brands)
05.2024 - 04.2026
Payroll Manager (Hybrid)
Werner Co (ProDriven Brands)
04.2023 - 05.2024
Payroll Supervisor (On-site)
Werner Co
02.2021 - 04.2023
Payroll Tax Specialist (On-site)
Werner Co
11.2018 - 02.2021
Payroll Administrator (On-site)
Community Counseling Center
01.2002 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Juvenile Family Criminal Justice, Sociology
Thiel College