Stephanie Jennings
Hanover,PA
Summary
Experienced payroll and benefits professional with strong payroll administration, benefits coordination, and compliance expertise. Skilled in resolving discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, and supporting employee communication across payroll and leave processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Benefits manager
Clarks America Inc.
Hanover, PA
02.2025 - Current
- Administered 401(k), medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and meeting employee needs.
- Supported benefits enrollment updates and responded to employee questions.
- Assisted with the annual open enrollment process for health insurance plans.
- Coordinated with external vendors on matters relating to employee benefits programs.
- Coordinated COBRA notifications for eligible employees, ensuring timely communication and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Conducted scheduled audits of benefit plans and SLAs in order to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Monitored changes in federal and state regulations regarding employee benefits programs.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies with HR, finance, and employees.
- Processed and managed payroll for Clarks America Inc. employees across pay cycles.
- Reviewed timekeeping records for accuracy and payroll compliance.
- Prepared payroll reports and maintained confidential employee data.
- Worked closely with Human Resources staff members to ensure consistency in payroll practices.
- Conducted payroll data audits to verify accuracy and compliance with legal standards, enhancing payroll integrity.
- Researched, analyzed, and resolved complex payroll issues in a timely manner.
- Reconciled benefit accounts regularly to ensure accurate reporting of financial transactions.
- Supported leave of absence and workers' compensation tracking.
- Generated various reports such as vacation accruals or 401k contributions for management review.
- Generated ad hoc reports upon request from senior management team members.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to payroll processing and benefit administration.
- Participated in special projects related to compensation and benefits initiatives.
- Reduced healthcare costs by supporting insurance programs that offered low annual rates.
- Led classes for new and existing employees to outline benefits choices.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Administered employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Administered employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
Payroll and Administration Manager
Gerard Daniel Worldwide
Hanover, PA
02.2015 - 02.2025
- Processed payroll for Gerard Daniel Worldwide, ensuring accuracy through HRIS and timekeeping records.
- Maintained up-to-date employee data, tax forms, and direct deposit information to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Matched payroll entries against hours, deductions, and benefit changes.
- Completed onboarding paperwork and new-hire payroll setup.
- Coordinated benefits deductions, leave records, and payroll adjustments to streamline payroll operations.
- Answered employee payroll questions with prompt, clear support.
- Prepared payroll reports for finance and HR leadership.
- Supported compliance with wage laws, payroll policies, and confidential records.
- Created procedures to improve payroll department efficiency.
- Audited and reconciled related accounts before month-end close.
- Completed year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
- Checked invoice accuracy from vendors supporting payroll operations.
- Assisted with special projects involving compensation analysis and reporting.
- Worked with other departments to gather information needed for accurate payroll processing.
- Processed garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders with accuracy.
- Paid wages on time in line with state and federal laws.
- Researched paycheck discrepancies versus employee hours worked.
- Provided help to employees with taxes, deductions, vacation, and sick time accrual.
- Managed confidential employee documents related to salaries and benefits packages.
- Performed periodic audits of employee records to verify personnel information accuracy.
- Protected human resource information, employee trust, and operational security.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Managed employee separation steps, including exit interviews and termination paperwork, for smooth transition.
- Maintained employee records in compliance with federal and state laws, with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Tracked vacation balances, personal leave, and sick leave earnings and usage.
- Recorded adjustments to prior pay errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Old Mill High School
Odenton06-1998
Skills
- Payroll management
- Payroll compliance
- Wage reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Leave management
- Benefits administration
- COBRA administration
- Benefits administration
- Benefits program management
- Retirement plan management
- Supplemental benefits coordination
- Benefits enrollment
- Employee recordkeeping
- Payroll reporting
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Cross functional communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Employee relations
- Benefits program management
Timeline
Payroll and Benefits manager
Clarks America Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Payroll and Administration Manager
Gerard Daniel Worldwide
02.2015 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Old Mill High School