Susie Bufford
Commerce Township,MI
Summary
Dedicated Payroll Coordinator with over 25 years of experience in payroll administration, compliance, and HRIS management. Known for exceptional attention to detail and effective communication, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple states.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Coordinator
Lautrec, Ltd.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
11.1999 - 01.2026
- Processed semi-monthly payroll for 52 communities across 9 states, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Calculated overtime, vacation, sick hours, and other time categories for precise employee compensation.
- Monitored wage and taxation laws to uphold compliance in payroll operations.
- Managed payroll taxes and deductions, including 401 contributions, health insurance premiums.
- Processed garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding payroll policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate payroll records and employee information in HRIS system.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
- Updated and reconciled retirement, tax, and health care accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Responded to payroll inquiries from staff and management.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Provided training to new staff on payroll systems and operational procedures.
- Implemented new processes or technologies designed to improve efficiency within the department's operations.
- Developed work schedules aligned with budgets and workloads, prioritizing essential tasks.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Created payroll-related reports for pension plans, insurance, and other benefits.
- Coordinated with external vendors providing services related to payroll processing such as direct deposit setup or third party benefits administration.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison Highschool
Chicago, IL06-1976
Skills
- Payroll & benefits administrator
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Wage withholding processing
- HRIS management
- Paycor/Paychex, ADP Time On Demand, Kronos
- Microsoft Office applications
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Payroll Coordinator
Lautrec, Ltd.
11.1999 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Harrison Highschool