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Victoria Gray

North Port,Florida

Summary

Seasoned Human Resources and Payroll Manager with a background in managing comprehensive payroll systems, including processing, auditing, and financial reporting. Boasts strong knowledge of labor regulations and tax laws to ensure compliance in all transactions. Demonstrated strengths include effective team leadership, strategic planning, and streamlining operations for increased efficiency. In previous roles, implemented improved payroll processes leading to enhanced accuracy and time savings. Accomplished human resources manager offering several years of expertise in managing benefits and hiring functions. Highly adept in managing hiring procedures, educating employees about benefits and following employment laws. Driven to preserve privacy of confidential information in employee records.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

HR & Payroll Manager

Eminent Consulting, DBA Fide
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - 06.2025
  • Manages the HR Coordinator.
  • Assist with the administration of company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with stated corporate objectives, and federal and state legal requirements.
  • Coordinate the hiring process, including, but not limited to, conducting background and reference checks, negotiating salary offers, and issuing job confirmation letters and other internal communications.
  • Performs payroll-related functions, including but not limited to processing new hires, termination status changes, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit.
  • Reviews and verifies payroll data in a timely manner, calculates overtime, and other pay premiums, and enters payroll data.
  • Oversees maintenance of payroll records and files, including but not limited to sick time, vacation, and other accrued leave.
  • Reconciles all payroll-related accounts and activities.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of payroll practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Verified accuracy of approved timesheets prior to entering into the company's HRIS system for processing wages.
  • Provided customer service support to employees regarding payroll inquiries.
  • Collaborated with Human Resources team members on various projects related to employee benefit programs.
  • Assisted with preparation of annual W2 forms for employees.
  • Resolved discrepancies between employee payroll information and company records.
  • Calculated and applied wage garnishments.
  • Updated and reconciled retirement, tax, and health care accounts.

Office Manager

Southern Recycling
Nashville, TN
11.2016 - 10.2021
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the scale and cashier.
  • Payroll for all Nashville employees.
  • Balancing of all ATMs for all three locations.
  • Accounts Payable.
  • Accounts receivable.
  • New employee paperwork.
  • Termination paperwork.
  • Balancing end-of-the-month accounts.
  • Petty cash balancing.
  • Credit card statement for corporate credit card holders.
  • Entering sales and purchase orders for all three locations.
  • General Accounting.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when needed.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
  • Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.

Accounts Payable Manager/Regional Accounting

PSC Metals
Nashville, TN
04.2013 - 11.2016
  • Manage all aspects of the payables process for the whole company. (trade payables, non-trade payables, and freight payables)
  • Monthly reporting on all payables.
  • Maintain Maintenance Connect data by matching receivers to invoices, coding invoices to the proper G/L code and Vendor ID, receiving items in Maintenance Connect against the packing slip, ensuring all items are received, and entering them into NT Payables for the South Region.
  • Create requisitions and have them approved to issue purchase orders.
  • Sales tax accruals for the South Region.
  • Daily ATM reconciliation for Nashville, Bowling Green, Cookeville, Crossville, and Chattanooga, adding data to the cash control sheets for upload to the network.
  • Fix errors daily within our accounting program, company-wide.
  • Train employees on the new AP software (Maintenance Connect) company-wide.
  • Do monthly accruals and reclasses for the South Region.

Community Manager

The Trails Apartments
Nashville, TN
05.2001 - 11.2012
  • Achieved the highest possible net operating income by implementing cost control and revenue improvement programs.
  • Oversaw budgeting process for assigned property. Monitored and documented all income, including delinquencies.
  • Handled customer complaints personally to verify they were properly handled.
  • Created staff schedules in response to community needs.
  • Managed all day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
  • Taught, promoted and enforced safe work practices among on-site staff.
  • Wrote clear and concise reports based on findings from quarterly financial statements.
  • Maintained accurate and updated websites and printed materials.
  • Compiled and conveyed all operational and financial data to the regional manager.
  • Developed and managed highly skilled on-site staff through effective recruitment, training and motivation.
  • Established and implemented leasing goals while managing an effective lease expiration program.
  • Fully abstracted all leases and entered all pertinent information into the Yardi / One Site management system.
  • Monitored all infrastructure and building expenses and reviewed and approved invoices.
  • Created and updated marketing materials for department programs and property.
  • Disbursed petty cash on an as-needed basis to maintenance staff and property personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

DDI Courses - Getting Started as a New Leader, Essentials of Leadership, Risk Management and Fair Housing

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Human resources operations
  • Employee recruitment
  • Payroll processing
  • Data reconciliation
  • Employee relations
  • Benefit administration
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Process improvement
  • Payroll management
  • Benefits administration
  • Garnishments processing
  • Onboarding processes
  • Proficient in ADP
  • Year-end procedures

Accomplishments

  • Assistant Manager of The Year, 2004
  • Customer Focus Star, 2007
  • Manager of The Year, 2009

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR & Payroll Manager

Eminent Consulting, DBA Fide
11.2021 - 06.2025

Office Manager

Southern Recycling
11.2016 - 10.2021

Accounts Payable Manager/Regional Accounting

PSC Metals
04.2013 - 11.2016

Community Manager

The Trails Apartments
05.2001 - 11.2012

High School Diploma -

DDI Courses - Getting Started as a New Leader, Essentials of Leadership, Risk Management and Fair Housing

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