SHELLY R. DALY
Dexter Axle Group
South Bend,Indiana
29
years of professional experience
Directed payroll and benefits functions for multi-site organizations, optimizing HR system implementations to streamline processes and reduce payroll processing time.
Work History
Senior Payroll Analyst
2 Years 8 Months- Manage payroll processing activities to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll administration.
- Calculate gross-to-net payroll including overtime, bonuses, commissions, deferred compensation, benefits, tax withholdings, and deductions.
- Reconcile payroll transactions and general ledger payroll entries while maintaining accurate payroll records.
- Monitor payroll legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Serve as a key resource for employee and management payroll inquiries.
HR Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Partnered with HR leadership to successfully transition payroll operations from Paycor to ADP.
- Implemented employee self-service tools that increased visibility into payroll and benefits information.
- Managed recruiting, onboarding, compliance training, employee relations, and payroll administration.
- Supported succession planning initiatives and prepared to assume HR Director responsibilities.
- Achieved 88% employee adoption of the ADP mobile application through communication and training efforts.
Senior Manager of Human Resources
4 Years 5 Months- Directed HR and payroll operations for 15 locations and approximately 1,200 employees.
- Led a three-person HR department responsible for payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance.
- Reduced payroll processing time, enabling biweekly payroll completion within two days.
- Managed workers' compensation and general liability claims while supporting management teams across multiple locations.
- Negotiated and enhanced employee benefit offerings through vendor partnerships.
- Implemented digital HR solutions, including online youth employment processing and electronic 401(k) enrollment.
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced the company SUTA rate to 0.005, generating significant payroll tax savings.
- Implemented a WOTC provider program that increased tax-credit opportunities.
- Introduced PayActiv advance-pay services to improve employee financial flexibility.
- Standardized payroll responsibilities across locations, improving consistency and efficiency.
Benefits Administrator / RSC Administration Manager / HR Manager
19 Years 10 Months- Managed payroll administration for 19 locations and approximately 1,400 employees.
- Directed employee benefits, insurance programs, and 401(k) administration.
- Oversaw payroll system upgrades and ensured payroll accuracy across all locations.
- Prepared month-end journal entries, reviewed inventories, and supported financial reporting and P&L analysis.
- Managed vendor relationships, facility administration, purchasing, and front-office operations.
- Key Achievements:
- Improved payroll accuracy and strengthened internal controls.
- Generated substantial cost savings through competitive vendor negotiations.
- Implemented new employee benefit programs and automated employment-verification processes.
Education
Accounting Certification
- Graduated Top 2 in Class
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
Human Resources Management
Payroll Administration
Benefits Administration
Employee Relations
HR Compliance
Multi-Site Payroll
Talent Acquisition
Onboarding
Training & Development
Performance Management
Workers' Compensation
Unemployment Claims
WOTC Programs
401(k) Administration
HRIS Management
Policy Development
Vendor Negotiation
Process Improvement
General Ledger Accounting
Financial Reporting
Auditing
Change Management
ADP
Paycor
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Aloha POS
MAS90
Restaurant365 (R365)
Payroll Systems
Benefits Administration Systems
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Former SHRM Member
- Ongoing professional development through HR webinars, seminars, and continuing education programs.
Timeline
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Dexter Axle Group
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
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International Business College
Accounting Certification
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