Tari Hetherington
Saranac,MI
Summary
Dedicated Payroll/Benefits professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits/Payroll Specialist
Pridgeon & Clay Inc
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2017 - Current
- Process Bi-weekly payroll for approximately 700 employees in Michigan and Indiana.
- Assist employees with any changes via UKG Ready App/UKG website and also in person and over phone.
- Gather payroll data and create reports and exports for other departments.
- Worked in multiple payroll systems including: PeopleStrategy, ABRA, Epicor, UKG.
- Work with all new hires enrolling in their Benefits. Validated enrollments in multiple systems including: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Delta Dental, EyeMed, Kronos Benefits Center, PlanSource, Allegus Wealthcare, Empower Retirement, Principal Financial.
- Work with employees that have any Qualifying Life Events.
- Oversee the Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Oversee I9 documentation.
- Gather benefit data and create reports for other departments.
- Mass mailings for Employee Stock Exchange Program, retiree insurance, SARS.
- Assist Human Resources with weekly employee Orientation.
Implementation Supervisor
Benepay Technologies
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2009 - 10.2017
- Processed payroll for clients with employee count of 1 to 300+
- Supervised 4 Implementation Specialists.
- Maintained close relationships with new clients until they are successfully transitioned to their Customer Service Representative.
- Worked closely with 7 Sales Representatives on each of their new clients during implementation process.
- Maintained policies and procedures for Implementation Department.
- Met weekly with Management Team to discuss any issues that came up during the week and problem solve when needed.
- Managed daily processes for Implementation Department.
- Communicated client's specific wants and needs to Customer Service Representative.
- Created custom reports/imports as needed for each client.
- Added garnishments, friend of courts, levies as needed for each client.
- Created vendor payments for clients as necessary.
- Setup all client deductions based on their taxability.
- Created time off accruals for client and their employees.
- Created general ledgers as needed for clients.
- Worked with Certified and Union payrolls.
- Worked in multiple payroll systems including: Paychex, ADP, PeopleSoft, Payentry, QuickBooks.
- Worked closely with multiple CPA firms across Michigan with their clients that were using our system.
Senior Account Executive
Paychex Inc
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1996 - 11.2009
- Started as a Payroll Specialist and worked into the Implementations for larger and more complex clients.
- Provided training for each new client that used our online product.
- Responsible for implementing new clients for 3 Sales Representatives in Western Michigan.
- Maintained solid relationships with clients during their transition period.
- Conducted multiple types of training with clients.
- Communicated with Sales and Management as necessary to ensure a seamless transition for every new client.
Education
No Degree - Honors College Natural Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIHigh School Diploma -
Portland High School
Portland, MI05.1993
Skills
Self motivated employee
25 years of payroll industry experience
Work well with others
Offer help when needed to other departments
Meet deadlines
Highly motivated to learn more about other processes
Affiliations
Team Captain for over 20 years for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Served as Treasurer for the Byron Center Kiwanis club for 2 years.
Coached elementary and middle school volleyball for Saranac for 4 years.
Timeline
Benefits/Payroll Specialist
Pridgeon & Clay Inc
10.2017 - Current
Implementation Supervisor
Benepay Technologies
11.2009 - 10.2017
Senior Account Executive
Paychex Inc
05.1996 - 11.2009
No Degree - Honors College Natural Science
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Portland High School
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