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Shatara Johnson

Macomb,MI

Summary

Human Resources and Payroll Professional equipped to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Vibrant, organized, and self-motivated in strategic HR and Payroll execution. Highly proficient in payroll processing, benefits & compensation, absence management, employee recruitment & retention, HRIS implementation, and compliance adherence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Sabrina Jackson Enterprises
03.2019 - 02.2024
  • Worked closely with CEO to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for executive staff.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
  • Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
  • Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
  • Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

HR/ Payroll Specialist

Robert Half
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Submitted reports on payroll activities.
  • Collaborated with finance department to determine accurate payment of taxes and deductions.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Supported human resources department in areas such as people metrics, reporting, finance and analytics.
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Volunteered to assist with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

HR/ Payroll Administrator

GFL Environmental
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided full cycle HR and payroll support across various populations.
  • Collaborated with managers to determine and resolve timekeeping and payroll issues.
  • Trained leadership team and staff on HRIS and Payroll system integration.
  • Programmed new time clocks.
  • Executed Workday implementation.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 600 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
  • Volunteered to assist with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Leave of Absence Coordinator

Sedgewick CMS
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Evaluated leave eligibility with employees while coordinating documentation from medical and insurance providers.
  • Tracked leave of absences and served as company liaison between client and employees.
  • Maintained +95% accuracy for LOA quality compliance audits.
  • Executed and processed mid to high volume, multistate, leave of absence claims including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, company leaves, state leaves, etc.
  • Coordinated with short term disability, long term disability , and worker's compensations vendors to maintain compliance standards.
  • Trained new hires and team members on client policies, processes, and procedures.

Regional Human Resources & Payroll Specialist

Olympia Nursing and Rehabilitation Network
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Managed team of three human resource/ payroll coordinators across region.
  • Provided full-cycle HR services such as interviewing, candidate selection, training, scheduling, and counseling employees as needed.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for +600 employees employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.

Administrative Support Assistant

Entech Staffing Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Supported diverse clientele and leadership with various administrative tasks.
  • Engineered data maintenance, inventory control, and office technology.
  • Provided exemplary service within changing assignments; able to use skill set in a variety of positions..
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Employee Benefits Representative

Bartech/ Xerox
01.2012 - 11.2014
  • Served as primary employee resource for Health & Welfare and retirement plan administration.
  • Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone and email correspondence.
  • Delivered benefits presentations for new hires and tenured employees during annual enrollment, open enrollment, and life events.
  • Processed high volume, multi-state, union/ non-union healthcare benefit enrollments and terminations.
  • Processed pension benefit calculations and retirement plan projections.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business And Human Resources Development

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
04.2025

Certification in Human Resource Management -

Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
04.2019

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • ADP
  • Data Reconciliation
  • Payroll Administration
  • Benefits and Compensation Management
  • Training Development
  • Human Resources Operations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Recruitment and Hiring

Timeline

HR/ Payroll Specialist

Robert Half
10.2019 - 01.2022

Executive Assistant

Sabrina Jackson Enterprises
03.2019 - 02.2024

HR/ Payroll Administrator

GFL Environmental
09.2018 - 08.2019

Regional Human Resources & Payroll Specialist

Olympia Nursing and Rehabilitation Network
05.2018 - 08.2018

Leave of Absence Coordinator

Sedgewick CMS
05.2016 - 12.2018

Administrative Support Assistant

Entech Staffing Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016

Employee Benefits Representative

Bartech/ Xerox
01.2012 - 11.2014

Associate of Business Administration - Business And Human Resources Development

Macomb Community College

Certification in Human Resource Management -

Michigan State University

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