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Tamara Harris

Tamara Harris

HR Assistant/ Payroll Specialist
Richardson,United States

Summary

Highly eloquent Payroll Specialist boasting more than 8 years of experience in processing garnishments and auditing payroll data. I'm a motivated professional with knowledge of KRONOS and ADP processing bringing skills in building long-lasting relationships, swiftly resolving conflicts, and spotting errors on time sheets.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Payroll Analyst/HR Executive

Selene Finance LP
12.2022 - Current
  • Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
  • Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
  • Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
  • Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Managed and updated employee benefits information.
  • Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.

Payroll Tax Analyst

ARCOSA
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Analyzed multi-state payroll tax data and performed calculations, ensuring that payroll information is reported to federal, state and local agencies as required Assisted with the weekly administration of payroll tax activities (federal, state, local withholdings) for assigned legal entities including distributions of tax remittances according to tax jurisdiction guidelines.
  • Supported the preparation and processing of accurate and timely federal, multi-state and multi-jurisdiction withholding tax payments QA W2 corrections and reissues.
  • Performed and built compliance and year end reporting
  • Analyzed financial data and provided my input to the Payroll Tax Manager.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
  • Designed, document, and reviewed payroll tax processing procedures.
  • Assisted the Payroll Tax Manager and Service Center Documentation team to organize and facilitate ongoing development, evaluation and maintenance of documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date depiction of processes.
  • Assisted the Payroll Tax Manager with special projects as needed used project management concepts to assist Tax Manager in driving vision and strategic objectives.
  • Set up all of the organizations SUI and SIT accounts.

Payroll Specialist/Onboarding Specialist

ProLink Staffing
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 3000 + employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Uploaded time records into Workday and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Managed payroll for organization of Prolink personnel.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Kronos and processed payroll to meet present requirements.
  • Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
  • Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
  • Managed time entry batch for system-wide leave entered and changes, imported data for correct salary rate and monthly leave without pay (LWOP)
  • Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.

Payroll Specialist

MasTec Advanced Technologies
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained timekeeping system.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Monitored compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Developed and maintained internal control processes, document procedures, identification of areas to improve internal controls and implementation of policy change.
  • Implemented and routinely tested internal controls over tax compliance process.
  • Facilitated balancing of agency funds through pivot table development and processing.
  • Coordinated bi-weekly payroll for up to 600 personnel

Garnishment Specialist

OneSource Virtual
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Set up wage garnishments resulting from child support orders and tax levies.
  • Reviewed, computed and corrected payroll errors to improve accuracy of garnishments.
  • Investigated instances of incorrect garnishment documentation.
  • Entered and tracked payroll deductions and processing of garnishments.
  • Provided customer support to employees by answering garnishment-related inquiries.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity

Payroll Clerk

Parallon
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Led payroll production for multistate organization.
  • Researched proper tax accounting treatment of various transactions.
  • Prepared reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
  • Served as backup for payroll supervisor to process open record requests.
  • Facilitated balancing of agency funds through pivot table development and processing.
  • Monitored compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for 200 employees.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 4000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.

Education

Lakeview Centennial High School

Skills

  • ADP
  • Insperity
  • Computer literacy
  • Microsoft excel
  • Microsoft word
  • HRIS
  • Quickbooks
  • SAP
  • Workday
  • UKG
  • Kronos
  • ADP

Languages

  • English

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Sr Payroll Analyst/HR Executive

Selene Finance LP
12.2022 - Current

Payroll Tax Analyst

ARCOSA
08.2022 - 12.2022

Payroll Specialist/Onboarding Specialist

ProLink Staffing
06.2021 - 02.2022

Payroll Specialist

MasTec Advanced Technologies
12.2019 - 01.2021

Garnishment Specialist

OneSource Virtual
02.2019 - 10.2019

Payroll Clerk

Parallon
05.2016 - 12.2018

Lakeview Centennial High School

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