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Velente Hood

Summary

Experienced Payroll Manager knowledgeable of multi state payroll processing for up to 10,000 employees. Proficient in reviewing and approving timesheets; preparing and filing tax reports; integrating payroll data with HRIS and managing direct reports. Ready to bring 15+ years of progressive experience to a new permanent role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Veterinary Innovative Partners
04.2024 - Current
  • Manage payroll for 3,000+ employees across multiple states
  • Oversee garnishments, benefits, FMLA, 401(k), and compliance
  • Review/approve timesheets, deductions, and pay schedules
  • File federal and state tax reports (W-2, W-3, 941, 940)
  • Supervise payroll staff and provide coaching/performance reviews
  • Maintain payroll system integrations (HRIS, accounting, timekeeping)
  • Collaborate with HR and IT on onboarding/offboarding processes
  • Maintain SOPs and train internal stakeholders
  • Manage earnings codes, GL mapping, pay groups, and system upgrades
  • Lead team of 3 direct reports
  • Remote

Payroll Manager

Syndigo LLC
11.2020 - 04.2024
  • Managed payroll for 600+ employees across the U.S. and Canada
  • Oversaw LOA, tax audits, and benefit administration
  • Processed bonuses, commissions, and stock options
  • Filed FICA, SUTA, FUTA taxes; managed state tax registrations
  • Maintained HRIS records and COBRA transitions
  • Migrated and integrated payroll systems
  • Led a team of 6 direct reports
  • Remote

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Philips
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Processed U.S. and international payroll for 10,000+ employees
  • Administered expatriate allowances, salary adjustments, and FICA exemptions
  • Ensured benefit/payroll compliance with federal regulations
  • Produced Dept. of Labor reports and supported payroll tax audits
  • Worked with third-party vendors for short-term disability and FMLA cases
  • Supervised team of 3

Senior Payroll Specialist

Aramark
02.2014 - 11.2017
  • Handled multi-state/international payroll for 5,000+ employees
  • Trained new payroll staff and implemented procedural improvements
  • Managed garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and tax filings
  • Supervised 4 direct reports

Regional Accounts Coordinator

BenefitMall (formerly Compupay)
08.2012 - 02.2014
  • Trained new employees on new hire procedures
  • Managed payroll for 3,000+ clients; resolved billing and tax issues
  • Delivered SOX reports and trained clients on payroll platforms

Client Application Support Specialist

Compupay
01.2009 - 08.2012
  • Provided payroll/software support to clients via phone/email
  • Logged support issues in CRM and followed up promptly
  • Troubleshot software errors and update issues

Education

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
01.2004

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Flint Job Corps
Flint, MI
01.2002

Skills

  • Certified: Accounting & Invoice Clerk
  • Experienced in: UKG, Dayforce, Lawson, PeopleSoft, SAP, ADP, Ceridian, Kronos, Workday, Paylocity, HRIS Systems, Nexus Terminal, Vista Plus, Synopsis, SNOW

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Veterinary Innovative Partners
04.2024 - Current

Payroll Manager

Syndigo LLC
11.2020 - 04.2024

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Philips
11.2017 - 11.2020

Senior Payroll Specialist

Aramark
02.2014 - 11.2017

Regional Accounts Coordinator

BenefitMall (formerly Compupay)
08.2012 - 02.2014

Client Application Support Specialist

Compupay
01.2009 - 08.2012

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Flint Job Corps

Mississippi State University

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