Tracy Fasen
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Certified Payroll Professional and seasoned Payroll Manager with background in overseeing payroll operations for businesses of various sizes. Possess comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing, tax procedures, and regulatory compliance. Skillset includes effective management and development of payroll teams, implementation of process improvements, and accurate reporting. Have consistently ensured timely and accurate salary disbursements while enhancing efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Compensation and Payroll Manager
LOTTE Biologics USA, LLC
Syracuse , NY
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee the payroll team to guarantee efficient and error-free payroll management.
- Directed 401k plan processes, encompassing funding, non-discrimination testing, audits, and 5500 filings to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Conducted comprehensive compensation planning and budgeting to support informed decision-making and financial efficiency.
- Refined HRIS system capabilities to support seamless payroll operations and ensure compliance.
- Conducted thorough audits of job descriptions to maintain FLSA compliance and mitigate legal risks.
- Managed state and local registration for income tax withholding accounts.
- Coordinated audits of payroll records to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
Payroll Manager
Tully's Good Times Family Inc
Syracuse , NY
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Processed payroll for employees across multiple locations weekly.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
- Managed employee timekeeping data and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Coordinated year-end payroll reporting and tax filings accurately.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Managed FMLA, disability, PFL, workers' compensation, and liability claims to ensure compliance and timely processing.
Payroll Supervisor
The Widewaters Group
Syracuse , NY
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Prepare weekly and biweekly payroll using multiple input sources for hours and earnings.
- Register for and maintain state and local tax jurisdictions.
- Audit 24 payroll codes processed by the payroll team for accuracy.
- Perform all year end processes and verifications to produce and distribute W2’s and 1099’s.
- Manage company 401K contributions, employer match, complete annual non-discrimination testing and facilitate independent audit of plans and 5500 filings.
- Develop and improve processing procedures and training programs, assign tasks to payroll team to meet strict deadlines.
- Reporting and forecasting for annual budget process.
PAYROLL TECHNICAL LEAD
Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse
01.2003 - 12.2017
- Implement new payroll codes by building the employee Masterfile, compiling YTD balances and tax verifications for mid-quarter and mid-year conversions, verifying all company data and training remote staff on policy and procedure.
- Project manager for ADP Portal merge including planning the project around fixed deadlines and coordinating timelines with multiple business administrators in partnership with ADP specialists.
- Audit and maintain ADP/HRIS and electronic document storage.
- Create and audit reports for 403b, department of labor, budgeting, NYS disability and Workers compensation.
Education
Accounting
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse , NYNYS Regents Diploma -
Liverpool High School
Liverpool, NYSkills
- Multi-state payroll
- Payroll system implementation
- HRIS Management
- Payroll policies development
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Compliance
- Compensation planning
Affiliations Certifications Education
Certified Payroll Professional designation, Member of Payroll.Org (Formerly the American Payroll Association). Member of World at Work, Certified ADP Payroll Specialist,
Timeline
Compensation and Payroll Manager
LOTTE Biologics USA, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Payroll Manager
Tully's Good Times Family Inc
07.2021 - 01.2023
Payroll Supervisor
The Widewaters Group
01.2017 - 06.2021
PAYROLL TECHNICAL LEAD
Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse
01.2003 - 12.2017
Accounting
Onondaga Community College
NYS Regents Diploma -
Liverpool High School
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