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Sarah Kinnett
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Sarah Kinnett

Summary

Accuracy-driven Data Analyst with expertise in process automation and data analysis, honed at Republic Services. Achieved a 240+ hour annual reduction in team workload through customized solutions. Proficient in Excel and Alteryx, with strong training skills, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing for over 40,000 employees.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Analyst II

Republic Services
08.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed automation processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
  • Streamlined business processes for increased efficiency with the development of customized automation solutions, reducing team workload by 240+ hours annually
  • Conducted training sessions on new automation tools for team members

Payroll Analyst I

Republic Services
05.2023 - 08.2025
  • Produced monthly reports for 10,000+ employees using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
  • Trained team members on data analysis techniques and best practices.
  • Ensured employer compliance with collective bargaining agreements through regular audits and assessments of member organizations.
  • Processed $1 billion+ in union benefits annually.
  • Audited weekly payroll for over 40,000 employees, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

Payroll Specialist

Bowen Engineering Corporation
04.2019 - 05.2023
  • Processed payroll for over 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies by investigating issues and implementing corrective measures.
  • Maintained employee records within payroll system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Trained new staff on payroll procedures and software tools, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Ensured employer compliance with labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements through regular audits and assessments of member organizations.

HR/Payroll Coordinator

Zionsville Meadows
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed employee timekeeping records and ensured compliance with corporate payroll team.
  • Coordinated payroll audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Hosted onboarding and training sessions for all departments.
  • Maintained portfolios for over 175 employees and prepared file requests for ISDH audits annually.

Administrative Assistant

University Nursing Center
05.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed employee timekeeping records and ensured compliance with corporate payroll team.
  • Coordinated payroll audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintained Accounts Payable records and submitted to corporate processing weekly.
  • Maintained 150+ resident and employee portfolios and prepared file requests for ISDH audits annually.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies, Cert. Business Management

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
05-2017

Skills

  • Alteryx Core Designer-certified
  • Excel Power Query
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Union Benefits Calculations
  • Process Automation
  • Data Analysis
  • Payroll Audits, Processing

Certification

  • Alteryx Core Designer, Alteryx - June 2025 to Current

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Software

Alteryx Core Designer

Vista Viewpoint

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Timeline

Payroll Analyst II

Republic Services
08.2025 - Current

Payroll Analyst I

Republic Services
05.2023 - 08.2025

Payroll Specialist

Bowen Engineering Corporation
04.2019 - 05.2023

HR/Payroll Coordinator

Zionsville Meadows
01.2018 - 04.2019

Administrative Assistant

University Nursing Center
05.2014 - 01.2018

Associate of Science - General Studies, Cert. Business Management

Ivy Tech Community College