Vanessa Shipley
Willows,CA
Summary
Demonstrates dedication to ethical practices and confidentiality. Maintains high levels of trust and integrity in professional relationships. Consistently integrates ethical considerations into decision-making. Proven ability to protect sensitive information and cultivate a culture of trust.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Manager
Vann Brothers
04.2021 - 09.2025
- Led payroll processing for over 200 employees, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Implemented efficient payroll systems, significantly reducing processing time.
- Collaborated with HR to streamline onboarding and integrate new hires into payroll workflows.
- Processed accurate wages, bonuses, and deductions while addressing employee inquiries promptly.
- Maintained organized payroll records through meticulous data entry practices.
- Executed direct deposits and manual checks for a workforce of 100 to 200 individuals.
- Ensured compliance with tax laws by staying updated on regulations and policies.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Administer payroll-related aspects of employee benefits, such as health insurance deductions, 401 (k) contributions, and other voluntary withholdings, collaborating with HR as necessary.
- Generate and distribute payroll reports for management review, including labor cost summaries, tax filings, and year-end documents like W-2 and 1099s.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and assist with internal or external audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.
Payroll Clerk/Human Resources Department
Vann Brothers
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases, and bonuses for 100 to 200 employees.
- Established and updated employee payroll files with current information.
- Changed employee tax status and withholding information based on necessary adjustments.
- Prepared manual checks and initiated direct deposits promptly.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies efficiently to ensure employee satisfaction.
- Maintained confidentiality of payroll operations to protect employee trust.
- Organized payroll data by entering figures, correcting errors, and collecting essential information.
- Copied, logged, and scanned all supporting documentation meticulously.
- Processed payroll for 200+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Managed employee data entry and maintained payroll records in compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated benefit deductions and tax withholdings for optimal accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed timekeeping entries to resolve discrepancies and validate hours worked.
- Assisted in the implementation of payroll software, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
- Trained new staff on payroll procedures and software usage to ensure consistency in operations.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
Receptionist/Accounts Payable
Vann Brothers
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Streamlined front desk operations by greeting visitors and directing inquiries efficiently.
- Maintained accurate visitor logs and office supplies inventory to support office functionality.
- Processed invoices while ensuring timely payments to vendors in compliance with policies.
- Updated customer accounts with interactions and payments to enhance communication efficiency.
- Collaborated with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals for payments.
- Verified and posted account transactions to maintain accurate accounting ledgers.
- Directed clients towards relevant personnel for effective issue resolution.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for validity prior to payment authorization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willows High School
Willows, CA01.2003
Skills
- Data management skills
- Ledger oversight
- Payables and receivables expertise
- Onboarding procedures
- Compliance knowledge
- Prioritization abilities
- Phone system operation
- Payroll execution
- System setup experience
- New employee orientation
- Information analysis skills
- Record-keeping proficiency
- Human resources assistance
- Issue resolution in payroll
Certification
HR Bootcamp - The agricultural Personnel Management Association
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Vann Brothers
04.2021 - 09.2025
Payroll Clerk/Human Resources Department
Vann Brothers
10.2015 - 04.2021
Receptionist/Accounts Payable
Vann Brothers
04.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Willows High School