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Sarah Butthajit

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Experienced professional with strong knowledge in payroll procedures, tax regulations, and employee benefits. Extensive background processing multi-state and global payrolls for 10,000+ employees. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with an ability for quickly learning new systems. Highly organized, strategic planner with strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Ulta Beauty
09.2021 - Current
  • Processed weekly & bi-weekly payrolls for 10k+ employees
  • Oversee day-to-day processing of payroll for multi-state, including review of timesheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA.
  • Employed problem solving and innovation to effectively resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
  • Processed voids/reissues, calculated bonuses, severances & wage increases
  • Determined payroll liabilities by comparing employee federal and state income and social security taxes to employer's social security, unemployment and workers' compensation payments.
  • Supported payroll supervisor in all departmental payroll operations by assisting with new hire approvals, contract changes, termination actions, verification of general ledger (GL) account numbers, updating accruals and entering termination dates.
  • Assisted payroll manager with both internal and external audits relating to processing of payroll.
  • Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.

Payroll Associate I

ALDI Inc.
12.2018 - 09.2021
  • Independently maintained 100% accuracy in transferring correct data from payroll spreadsheets into payroll systems.
  • Calculated salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacation, and termination and garnishments.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Processed payrolls on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Issued tax forms on annual basis.
  • Processed wage garnishments and child support.
  • Calculated payroll deductions and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Produced expatriate payrolls globally to China, Germany, Australia, and parts of Europe.


HR Generalist

Visiting Angels
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Oversight of full cycle hiring process and new hire training.
  • Implemented effective HR policies to ensure all practices are in compliance with labor and employment regulations.
  • Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
  • Implemented policies for recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, benefits/compensations, handled payroll, HR record management, and legal compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
08.2016

Skills

  • Multi-state payroll processor
  • Global payroll processor
  • Expertise in local taxes
  • W-2 and year end processing
  • Time keeping and data auditing
  • Compliant with CA state laws
  • Wage/Deduction Calculation
  • ADP, Ultipro, UKG, Kronos, SAP, Quickbooks, Excel, MS Office

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

Ulta Beauty
09.2021 - Current

Payroll Associate I

ALDI Inc.
12.2018 - 09.2021

HR Generalist

Visiting Angels
02.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Concordia University Chicago

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